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Higher earners to be taxed more heavily in Scotland to protect public services

New 45p tax band introduced for those earning in excess of £75,000 with top rate for salaries more than £125,140 up to 48p

The Guardian - UK

Council tax freeze 'will result in cuts to vital services' amid £160m cash shortfall

COUNCILS will struggle to fund even their most basic services because of a “shortfall” in funding because of the council tax freeze, ministers…

The National (Scotland)

'Patronising' Labour MSP tells Finance Secretary to sit down and be quiet

A “PATRONISING” Labour MSP has been called out by the Finance Secretary after he signalled for her to sit down and be quiet while she was…

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School meal debt to be wiped by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will be wiping out school meals debt.

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Income tax band for higher earners introduced during Scottish Budget

THE Scottish Government has announced a new income tax band for higher earners in its annual Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Budget: The key points from Shona Robison's financial statement

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has set out her first Scottish Budget...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison to deliver 'toughest ever' Budget as fears raised over cuts

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the Scottish Government’s Budget today – against the backdrop of what she has called the “most…

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SNP announces new tax band in Scotland of 45% for those earning between £75,000 and £125,140 a year

Tax hike comes amid a warning that it could fuel a 'brain drain' from Scotland to London

Evening Standard

'Bit of a cheek': Rishi Sunak panned for criticising higher taxes in Scotland

RISHI Sunak has a “bit of a cheek” to criticise the prospect of income tax increases in Scotland, according to the Deputy First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

When is the Scottish Budget – and how to watch Shona Robison's statement

SCOTLAND’S Finance Secretary is set to spell out the country’s budget for the 2024-2025 year amid concerns of a £1.5 billion shortfall.

The National (Scotland)

How the Scottish Budget works – and why there's a £1.5 billion shortfall

THE Scottish Budget has a shortfall. In May, Shona Robison, Deputy First Minister and also Finance Secretary, announced that the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'new higher tax band' which could see more Scots head to London slammed by Rishi Sunak

Scotland's Deputy First Minister Shona Robison will announce her Government's tax and spending plans for the next year on Tuesday

Evening Standard

School meal debt to be wiped out by Scottish Government

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said his Government will set aside cash to wipe out Scotland’s school meal debt.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison refuses to confirm 'speculation' over new tax band for higher earners

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison refused to confirm “speculation” around the reported introduction of a new tax bracket for high earners…

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Humza Yousaf calls for Lords to be scrapped after Michelle Mone interview

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said the "undemocratic" House of Lords should be scrapped after Michelle Mone admitted she lied about her…

The National (Scotland)

Think tanks makes case for council tax overhaul and introduction of local wealth tax

AN OVERHAUL of council tax and the groundwork for a land value tax should be laid out in this week’s Scottish Government Budget, according to a…

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‘Unfair’ council tax should be replaced before income tax is raised, says senior MSP

THE Scottish Government should focus on replacing council tax rather than increasing income tax, a senior SNP backbencher has said.

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FACT CHECK: Ian Murray claims Scots will move to London due to tax rises

“Ian Murray says more Scots will head to London if Humza Yousaf raises taxes” ...

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The Guardian - UK

Inflation and pay deals leave Scottish ministers facing £1.5bn budget black hole

Situation facing finance minister described as ‘one of most challenging fiscal backdrops’ since devolution

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government facing £1.5bn black hole as future 'depends on Westminster'

THE Scottish Government is facing a funding black hole of £1.5 billion next year in what experts have described as one of the “most challenging…

The National (Scotland)

'They don't care': Tories laugh in Holyrood over closure of Foreign Office base

THE Scottish Conservatives have been criticised for laughing in Holyrood after an SNP MSP questioned why the UK Government was closing its…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison attacks Tories on health funding as Scottish Budget looms

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison hit out at the lack of funding for health in Scotland from the UK Government as she faced attacks from the…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf calls emergency Cabinet meeting amid Scottish budget concern

HUMZA Yousaf is set to hold an emergency meeting of the Cabinet amid concern about the Scottish budget following the UK autumn statement ...

The National (Scotland)

Enjoy watching shows you've seen before? Then you'll love this week's FMQs

If you are the kind of person who enjoys watching old episodes of TV programmes you know almost word-for-word, then you were in for a real treat…

The National (Scotland)

FMQs: Douglas Ross calls for Michael Matheson to be sacked as Health Secretary

DOUGLAS Ross demanded Michael Matheson should be sacked as Health Secretary over the £11,000 iPad bill row during a clash at First Minister’s…

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