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What is a budget? How are general elections called? What does the cabinet secretary do?  

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15 FEB 2023 Explainer

SNP leadership

The SNP has elected Humza Yousaf as its new party leader.

13 FEB 2023 Explainer

Civil service pay

We look at the average salaries across government departments.

21 DEC 2022 Explainer

Ofgem

Ofgem is the public body responsible for overseeing the electricity and gas markets.

20 DEC 2022 Explainer

Scottish government 2023/24 budget

The Scottish government’s annual budget allocates devolved spending in Scotland for the next financial year and sets some tax rates.

19 DEC 2022 Explainer

Pay review bodies

Pay review bodies are independent panels that gather evidence and then provide government with advice each year on pay for many public sector workers.

06 DEC 2022

Leading a ministerial team

As a new secretary of state, how will you lead your ministerial team? Find out how other have done it.