Kate Forbes

Superfast ferry sailing under the Forth Road Bridge circa 2000 (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry: MSP welcomes meeting amid speculation of new service

First Minister Humza Yousaf arrives for a press conference at Bute House where he said he will resign as SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister (Pic: Andrew Milligan-Pool/Getty Images)

Fife MSPs differ over who to back in election for new First Minister

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes insists there will be a fair process in the implementation of green freeports in Scotland despite Scottish Greens criticisms of the plans (Photo: Jane Barlow).

'There will be a fair process to green freeports', insists Forbes

Cllr David Alexander (Pic: George McLuskie)

Fife Council set to raise Council Tax charges

Lammas Market is a huge attraction for local people and visitors

St Andrews' historic Lammas Market set to return

Fifers face a Council Tax freeze this year

Budget: Fife set to freeze Council Tax to help with pandemic pressures

Fife House, HQ of Fife Council

Fife's COVID bill starts to fall, but it still stands at £66m

Fife House, HQ of Fife Council

Council Tax freeze hint for Fifers as extra Scottish Government funding confirme...

Fife Council will not say if there will be a council tax freeze or not.

Fife Council refuses to rule out council tax rise despite Scottish Government pl...

Pool Photo/Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail

Health Secretary to make statement on coronavirus vaccine

Furlough has been extended until March next year - what it means for your pay

Home movers buying a home costing more than £250,000 will save £2,100.

New tax threshold for housebuyers in Scotland

Under the new measures, home movers purchasing a property costing more than £250,000 will save £2,100.

Scottish economy to receive a post-lockdown boost

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the Westminster Government is investing £800m, through the Barnett formula, to give Scotland the funds to create green news jobs

Mixed reaction in Scotland to Chancellor’s summer statment

Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. Photo: Scottish Government

Plea for recovery plan to boost economy post-pandemic

The college sector, including establishments such as Forth Valley College, will have a vital role in driving economic recovery. Photo: Michael Gillen

Financial support welcomed by college sector in Scotland
Colleges have welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a £230 million economy stimulus package to help boost the economy after the coronavius pandemic.
by Neil McGrory, Local Democracy Reporter

Any eligible small business which needs support should consider applying through their local authority.

Scottish businesses urged to funding support before July deadline

The Scottish Government has broadly welcomed the announcement but will seek clarification on the finer details.

Furlough scheme extension welcomed by Scottish Government

St Andrews Aquarium owner John Mace said it is “struggling to survive”. Pic: Graeme Hart.

Fife aquarium appeals for financial support after Scottish Government applicatio...

Shop sign during coronavirus closure

Why business in Kirkcaldy could take 3-5 years to recover from coronavirus

MSP Kate Forbes will unveil the Scottish budget later today (Shutterstock)

Scottish budget: everything you need to know about this year's spending plans