The UK is a mutually beneficial union and the objective facts prove it – Stephen Bailey

Budget will cause ‘self-inflicted economic harm’ to retailers, ministers warned – The Sunday Post

Special Scottish cabinet meeting to discuss £1bn budget black hole – BBC News

Cosla warns of bankruptcy ‘risk’ in funding plea ahead of Scottish Budget – STV News

Finance committee slates government for lack of planning on Circular Economy Bill – Holyrood Magazine

Scotland’s only oil refinery to shut with hundreds of jobs at risk at Grangemouth – STV News

‘Steep decline’ in Scottish young people starting apprenticeships – Insider.co.uk