Tag: Kate Forbes
Away days – newly opened Isle of Skye Guest House beckons
The Isle of Skye Guest House has just opened with forward bookings of more than £200,000 for what looks like a busy season ahead.The Fusion Group of Companies owns and operates a portfolio of...
Forbes sets date for Scottish Budget
The Scottish Government’s budget will be published on 28 January 2021, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced.It follows the UK Government’s decision to postpone its Autumn Budget until an unspecified date in the new year.Ms...
Joint call from finance ministers in all devolved nations
Finance Ministers from all three devolved nations have joined forces to make the same appeal to the UK Government for flexibility, fairness and clarity.For the first time, all three finance ministers – Kate Forbes, Rebecca...
Technology hubs established to support Scottish start-ups
The Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, announced funding of £4 million to establish five technology hubs. This will support the next generation of Scottish start-ups.This initial funding, announced today by Ms Forbes on a visit...
Government makes changes to property buying taxes from next week
Homebuyers will be able to take advantage of reduced rates of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) from next week.The threshold at which LBTT begins to be paid will rise from £145,000 to £250,000...
Call for easing of fiscal rules for devolved governments
Today a joint message from devolved finance ministers has been sent to the UK Government.Finance Ministers from all the devolved administrations are asking the UK Government to ease the financial restrictions imposed on devolved...
