The 2020 Spending Review was underpinned by the anticipated ‘scary’ numbers on the UK economy and public finances. The economy will shrink 11% this year and recover only about half that ground next year. Unemployment is forecast to reach 7.5% next year – and potentially higher under a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario. The pandemic is anticipated to cause permanent damage – with the … [Read more...] about Spending Review 2020 and Scotland