Tourism and hospitality businesses should have VAT cut to 5% to boost post-pandemic recovery, report says.
The Scottish Government has announced new financial support worth £220m and switched its stance on smaller chains.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his first UK Budget later amid calls for additional support and measures to tackle Covid-19.
Holyrood backs the first Budget drawn up by new finance secretary Kate Forbes by 63 votes to 55.
MSPs backed it by 65 votes to 54 following the £158m SNP-Green Budget deal struck on Wednesday.
New finance secretary Kate Forbes said she was 'pleased to have reach agreement' with the Scottish Greens.
The 29-year-old becomes the youngest ever MSP and first ever woman to hold the role.
From income tax to benefits changes, what do the government's spending plans mean for your pocket?
Minister Kate Forbes revealed a raft of measures 'to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy'.
