Scotland has been handed the same credit rating as the UK, in a boost to Edinburgh as it plans an inaugural bond sale.

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 Scottish government aims to issue bonds in 2026-2027 as part of a £1.5bn programme, per an announcement on Thursday. The ...