04/11/2026
From household bills and wages to jobs, skills and pensions, here’s a look at what’s changing and how it could affect people across Scotland. ➡️
These changes are a step towards easing the pressure, helping people keep more money in their pockets and giving households some breathing space.
£100 to give breathing space to households feeling the pinch with rising energy bills.
Taking action to reduce the cost of everyday food items can make a difference for households feeling the squeeze.
Helping low-income pensioners keep more of their income and supporting older people in Scotland.
Hard work should pay and people deserve to see the benefits in their pay packets. Raising wages means more support for workers and helping people manage everyday expenses.
Scotland has a proud history of engineering, innovation and industry. Investing in specialist training and education will equip the next generation with the skills they need to access opportunities.
Investing in a clean energy future means backing skilled jobs, supporting industry and creating opportunities that can benefit communities for generations.
Scotland is already home to world-class research and innovation. The UK Advance Chip Design Academy will help strengthen our position in the global technology industry.
Growing the Scottish Event Campus means more opportunities for major events, bringing visitors to the city and supporting local businesses and jobs.
The UK Labour Government have provided over £18 billion in additional funding for Scottish public services since the election in 2024.
What matters the most to you?