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GERS figures 2026: Why Scotland continues to enjoy higher public spending than rest of the UK

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Daily Record46 mins ago

Scotland continues to enjoy higher average spending on public services than other parts of the UK, an annual assessment of the nation's finances has found. But what is the GERS report and why is it important?

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The Scotsman55 mins ago

Scotland's public deficit drops slightly in GERS figures - but still higher than 2024

Devolved revenues have grown faster than public spending in Scotland

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The Herald2 hrs ago

Scotland's deficit narrows to £25.3bn but gap with UK widens, GERS shows

Scotland's notional deficit fell to £25.3 billion in 2025-26, with revenue rising 6.9%, but the gap between Scotland's finances and the UK's widened as Westminster's deficit improved at a faster pace.

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The National Scotland🏁 first to report2 hrs ago

Scottish Government revenue growing faster than spending, GERS figures show

SCOTTISH Government revenue is growing faster than spending, new GERS figures show.

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