Scottish Secretary Ian Murray says Holyrood ministers need to further develop the policy before it can progress.

BBC Scotland political correspondent sums up the state of play as the Scottish government's Budget looks set to pass.

The Labour leader says his MSPs could back the government's plans, if ministers agree to certain demands.

SNP ministers will have the votes they need after Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote down the government's plans.

The first minister says politicians risk "feeding the forces" of populism if they do not back his plans.

The Scottish government's moves on the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments leave Labour facing a dilemma.

Local government bosses have welcomed the latest Scottish Budget, but said current finances will take time to recover

The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.