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The UK Government’s decision to focus on infrastructure spending means that the Scottish Government’s budget will increase by more than £800 million through to 2020-21, giving it even greater spending power to boost productivity and promote growth in Scotland, all while supported by the broad shoulders of the UK.

But no other major developed economy has such a gap between the productivity of its capital city and its 2nd and 3rd cities.

Low interest rates have helped our economy recover, but they’ve significantly reduced the interest people can earn on their cash savings.

Following the recent heavy rainfall, flooding and disruption could continue to affect some communities in south west and north east England today (Tuesday). There is some continuing flood risk in Dorset and York as yesterday’s rain causes the rivers to gradually rise.

The challenge of delivering the housing we so desperately need in the places where it is currently least affordable is not a new one…