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An independent review of the Scottish Fiscal Commission was published today by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD said that the Commission “continues to stand out as a strong independent fiscal institution, comparing well to its peers in terms of its independence, analysis and communications.” The report cautions that the fiscal…

The Scottish Fiscal Commission has today published a costing for mitigating the two‑child limit in Universal Credit in Scotland. This policy was announced by the Scottish Government in its Budget in December, but was not included in the Commission’s forecasts published at the time. The Scottish Government plans to implement the policy in 2026. The…