The Scottish government has been given the same credit rating as the UK as it prepares to issue its first financial bonds.

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The SNP leader confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27 in a bid to attract investment for "key infrastructure" projects.

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Scotland will issue government bonds for the first time in more than three centuries after it was awarded the same credit rating as the UK.

Scotland is “on track” to issue its first ever bonds in the next financial year, said First Minister John Swinney. On a “very proud day for Scotland”, the Scottish government also received a credit ...

Scottish ministers are to issue bonds for the first time but is that the best way for a country to borrow money?

Scotland has today announced plans to launch its first government bonds thanks to extra borrowing powers won despite failing to gain independence from the UK in a 2014 referendum.