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Scotland's public spending deficit falls as tax take rises

Scotland's public spending deficit falls as tax take rises
BBC UK Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10:43 UTC 1 min read
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Ministers have published the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report.

Ministers have published the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report.
Scotland (LOCATION)
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