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  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRS<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRS<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRS<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Back row Chief Executive John Ireland, commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security with Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE (seated)<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured:Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
 Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: <br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security and commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Back row Chief Executive John Ireland, commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security with Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE (seated)<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chief Executive John Ireland<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured: Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
Members of the Scottish Fiscal Commission outlined forecasts that inform Scottish Government budget proposals in Edinburgh today.  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE, was joined by commissioner Professor David Ulph CBE FRSE, Chief Executive John Ireland and Claire Murdoch Head of Devolved Taxes and Social Security at the publication of the February 2020 report
    SCT_EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GE...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Pictured:  Chair Dame Susan Rice DBE<br />
<br />
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says today that managing the Scottish public finances will be very difficult again in the coming financial year. Their latest economic and fiscal forecasts also show the effects of COVID will be felt for a long time.<br />
 <br />
The Scottish Government is implementing public health measures to control COVID and at the same time introducing policies to reduce the ensuing economic harm to people and businesses. The funding available to the Scottish Government continues to change: additional COVID funding rose from £3.5 billion in April to £8.6 billion in December. It is now clear the pandemic will continue into the next financial year and  the UK Budget in March is likely to include additional UK spending on COVID. More funding later in the financial year remains a possibility.  Any further increases in UK Government spending on COVID in devolved areas, such as health, in 2021 will feed through to the Scottish Government.<br />
 <br />
All of this makes it harder for the Scottish Government to balance its budget. Increases in funding are welcome and important, but the later they happen in the budget year, the harder it is for the Scottish Government to spend them effectively.<br />
 <br />
The Commission forecasts the latest lockdown will reduce economic activity in the first quarter of 2021 by 5 per cent. The effect on GDP is expected to be less than in the first lockdown because more sectors of the economy, like construction and manufacturing, are staying open.<br />
 <br />
The OBR’s November 2020 forecasts were made before the current lockdown was announced and so took a more optimistic view of the UK economy than the Commission’s forecasts for Scotland published today. As a result the criteria for a “Scotland-specific economic shock” are met, giving the Scottish Government additional borrowing powers for the next three years.<br />
 <br />
The Commission expects that as the vaccination roll-out continues and public health restrictions are lif
    EEm_Budget_Forecast_Edinburgh_GER070...jpg
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
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(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Female pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_02...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
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  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
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(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
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(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_01...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
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(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • Male pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in South Lanarkshire, Scotland<br />
<br />
(c) Andrew Wilson | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Pheasant_Portrait_AW_25022020_00...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay and James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February. <br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay <br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland worker James Hand<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • **All images embargoed until 00:01 6 February**<br />
<br />
Derek Mackay Tree Planting, 5 February 2020<br />
<br />
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited Thornton Wood near Kelty in Fife ahead of publishing the Scottish Budget on Thursday 6 February.<br />
<br />
Tackling the global climate emergency will be at the heart of this week’s Budget.<br />
<br />
During the visit, Mr Mackay planted a tree as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to support forestry creation through planting 12,000 hectares of woodland this year. This will be supported by an additional £5 million investment.<br />
<br />
The site is run by Forestry and Land Scotland, and is a former opencast mining site which is now being restored to forestry.<br />
<br />
Pictured: Finance Secretary Derek Mackay with Forestry and Land Scotland workers<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Derek_Mackay_Tree_Planting_AT_05...JPG
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Jill Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain), Mairi Gougeon, Callum Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain) and  Jane Stewart (Chair of Fine Cheesemakers Scotland, <br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Jill Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain), Mairi Gougeon, Callum Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain) and  Jane Stewart (Chair of Fine Cheesemakers Scotland, <br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Jill Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain), Mairi Gougeon, Callum Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain) and  Jane Stewart (Chair of Fine Cheesemakers Scotland, <br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon, Rory Mellis,  Jane Stewart (Chair of Fine Cheesemakers Scotland,  Jill and Callum Clark (Conmage Highland Dairy, Tain)<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Pictured: Mairi Gougeon<br />
<br />
Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon, MSP,  announced funding to promote locally sourced food and drink on a visit to an Edinburgh cheesemonger today.<br />
<br />
A total of 21 projects will share £95,550 from the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.<br />
<br />
Ms Gougeon met producers from Fine Cheesemakers of Scotland at I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger in Edinburgh. The group has been awarded funding to develop marketing materials and promote cheese as a pairing to whisky.<br />
<br />
Ger Harley | EEm 20 February 2020
    SCT_EEm_Minister_Announcing_food&Dri...jpg
  • Labour Leadership Contest, 14 February 2020<br />
<br />
Labour Leadership candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey held an event in Glasgow tonight for supporters<br />
<br />
Pictured:  Rebecca Long-Bailey<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Labour_Leadership_AT_14022020013.JPG
  • Labour Leadership Contest, 14 February 2020<br />
<br />
Labour Leadership candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey held an event in Glasgow tonight for supporters<br />
<br />
Pictured:  Rebecca Long-Bailey<br />
<br />
Alex Todd | Edinburgh Elite media
    EEm_Labour_Leadership_AT_14022020005.JPG
  • Actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist Laurence Fox performs at the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh on 19 February 2020<br />
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Pictured:  Laurence Fox<br />
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