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Cost of living

The Deputy First Minister was speaking ahead of a debate on taxation at Holyrood.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The Scottish First Minister also said he will be taking forward plans for a price cap on a limited number of items.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 21 May 2026 · 2 min read

A Government minister denied plans for price caps but confirmed that it is holding talks with supermarkets amid concerns over rising inflation.

By Helen Corbett, Henry Saker-Clark, Pol Allingham and Helen William, Press Association · 20 May 2026 · 5 min read

Westminster economy spokeswoman Kirsty Blackman called on the Chancellor to act to help families – including those in the ‘squeezed middle’.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 19 May 2026 · 4 min read

First Minister John Swinney and general secretary Roz Foyer met on Wednesday to discuss helping Scots with the cost of living.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

The National Energy System Operator is developing a series of long‑term strategic plans up to 2050 for Scotland and the rest of Britain.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Sensormatic show shopper footfall decreased 5.2% year-on-year in April.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 8 May 2026 · 2 min read

The Scottish First Minister made the claim ahead of Thursday’s Scottish election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 6 May 2026 · 3 min read

The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 5 May 2026 · 2 min read

The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 2 May 2026 · 3 min read

Sir Mel Stride spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Edinburgh on Friday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 May 2026 · 4 min read

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader made a stump speech in Stirling ahead of the final weekend of the campaign.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 1 May 2026 · 3 min read