John Ireland

Lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Sue, Child and Cat 2.0. Rides a grey bike. Tweets in a personal capacity.

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

As we approach the Scottish Parliament’s summer recess, this Insight summarises the fiscal publications, events and parliamentary scrutiny taking place before the Scottish Budget is published this winter. Read it here: https://t.co/UW8fLJiQx6

[Eleanor Parker @ClerkofOxford]

24 June is the feast of the Birth of John the Baptist. It's Midsummer Day, the old date of the solstice: as medieval writers explain it, Christ's birth is celebrated at midwinter, when light begins to grow, and John's at midsummer, when it begins to wane. https://t.co/mAkGOhSnFd

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

On 9 July HMRC will reveal how much Income Tax was raised across the UK nations in 24-25. This lets us compare forecasts with reality and calculate the Scottish Budget reconciliation. Our latest Insight unpacks this technical but important process: https://t.co/O71gJDU6wO

[Patrick Wintour @patrickwintour]

Been abroad at the G7 covering momentous world events - of which there are a few - to return to the UK to find the new mediocrity running the BBC is scrapping the BBC Radio's The World Tonight. Is there no end to Britain's desire to insulate itself from the world ?

[Le Tour de France GB @letour_uk]

Every stage of the Grands Départs, live and free 💛

A new partnership with @tntsports will see @Channel5Sport broadcast the British Grands Départs in 2027 📺

The deal also includes daily highlights of both races until 2028.

[Robin Lustig @robinlustig]

Very sad to learn that Radio 4's The World Tonight is to be killed off in the latest round of BBC cuts. It has a long and honourable history as one of the more thoughtful BBC news programmes and I am proud to have been associated with it for more than twenty years.

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

This Insight considers two challenging economic issues influencing the Scottish outlook: 1) the increase in people not working due to ill-health and 2) weak productivity. Both these factors impact on living standards and public finances. Read it here: https://t.co/XdrBmOCZOc

[John Ireland @jmireland]

This is possibly slightly unfair. Though, of course, it's sad that it's no longer a seminary, the charity that looks after Ushaw have done a really good job with limited resources and deserve credit for that. I enjoyed my visit enormously.

[Mark W. @DurhamWASP]

Sad to see Ushaw College in such a state. This former Roman Catholic seminary, with roots dating back to the 16th century, was once a place of immense heritage and learning. While parts have been beautifully restored, others remain abandoned and dilapidated.

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

📢 We are hiring a Governance Manager

🔗 To apply ➡️ https://t.co/GrxIGTQpqq

Deadline is 27 April 2026, 23:59

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

📢We are currently recruiting fiscal analysts! You can find out more here 🔗https://t.co/ZkKAyDH09w

We are hosting an online information session on 9 April, where you can learn more about what these roles involve. You can register your interest here 🔗https://t.co/d0KVDM2eRM

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

🔊We are currently recruiting for a Governance Manager 🔗https://t.co/k0ueiAsoVS

Deadline for the applications is 27 April at 23:59

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

The share of the population receiving disability payments in the UK has increased across all ages between 2020 and 2025, but has increased more in Scotland. This Insight discusses these trends and possible reasons why. Read it here: https://t.co/wsNya2mrtm

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

⏰Reminder: Our webinar is tomorrow at 11am

Spaces are filling up, join us via this link: https://t.co/rNoykciGGN

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

🔊One week today we will be hosting our webinar on what Scotland's finances mean for the next parliament

Join us by registering here: https://t.co/z9NhYBiSnI

[Tom Duffin Photography @TomDuffinPhotos]

Princes St in the wet gloam.

Beginning to lose faith completely in X as it seems to strangle every post now and very few people see them.

If you like them please do share. Thanks neebs.
#Edinburgh

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Last week @ScotParl agreed rates and bands for Scottish income tax in 2026-27 ahead of tomorrow’s final Budget Bill vote. Our Insight explains how the Scottish tax system differs to the rest of UK and raises extra funding for the Scottish Budget. Read here:https://t.co/n1tsggZDc1

[CBI Scotland @CBI_Scotland]

Thanks to everyone who attended our first Finance Directors Network meeting at @LloydsBank!

We heard from @scotfisccomm CEO John Ireland, with finance leaders from Lloyds @CMS_Scotland @ArmstrongWatson @CofGCollege @CRL_UK @DeloitteUK & Brockwell Energy attending today's meeting

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Today, @SP_FinancePAC considers the 2026-27 Budget Bill at stage 2. But what about spending beyond next year? This Insight considers the medium-term day-to-day spending priorities set out in the Scottish Government’s recent Spending Review. Read it here: https://t.co/rtRcHgJJXz

[John Ireland @jmireland]

At the @DovecotStudios no less…..

[Scottish Fiscal Commission @scotfisccomm]

Come along to our upcoming in person event exploring "What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament" 💬📊
👉Register now to secure your place: https://t.co/KkGHyKapQB...

[Tom Duffin Photography @TomDuffinPhotos]

Tonight's full moon - some call it the Snow Moon - was almost the exact same size as the Balmoral Hotel clock from where I was standing.
There really is no better place to be than Edinburgh to experience a full moon brightening the sky & enhancing the cityscape.

@The_Balmoral