Budgets and statements

Major update on Scottish income tax changes ahead of budget next week

by
Major update on Scottish income tax changes ahead of budget next week

THERE is “no appetite” among Scottish ministers for major tax changes at the upcoming Scottish budget, The Scottish Sun on Sunday can reveal. In the strongest hint yet that John Swinney will not bring in income tax increases or decreases for the first time for two years. 2 Finance Secretary Shona Robison will reveal whether … Read more

Prime Minister dodges spring General Election question and remains defiant over potential Tory wipeout in Central Belt

by
Prime Minister dodges spring General Election question and remains defiant over potential Tory wipeout in Central Belt

THE Prime Minister swerved questions about whether he wanted a spring General Election and whether the Tories had written off the Central Belt seats. Rishi Sunak fuelled speculation of a Spring 2024 election with a new year tax giveaway Autumn Statement last month. 2 Rishi Sunak has swerved questions about a potential Tory wipeout in … Read more