The Scottish Government is under fire after IT costs for its new benefits system soared to more than a quarter of a billion pounds.

Figures reveal a £39m rise with no end date for the programme – sparking fury among opposition politicians.

Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy said: “The SNP ’s lack of planning has led to costs soaring.

“The SNP need to get a grip of this – people can’t keep paying for their failure. We need an IT system that is person-centred and fit for the future.

“What we’ve got instead from the SNP is spiralling costs and a job half done.”

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