SNP introduces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary announces two new council tax bands for properties over £1m, mirroring Labour's policy. The move aims for 'fairness' but experts warn of market distortion.
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SNP announces new 'mansion tax' council tax bands
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced two new council tax bands for high-value homes, a move mirroring Labour's policy. Discover the impact on property owners and council funding.
Robison's Budget: £40 Child Payment and State Focus
Finance Secretary Shona Robison's budget raises the Scottish Child Payment to £40 a week, sparking debate over its state-heavy focus and new taxes. Read the full analysis.
SNP Budget Freeze Drags Scots into Higher Tax Brackets
John Swinney's budget refuses tax relief for middle earners, freezing thresholds and widening the Scotland-UK tax gap. Critics slam SNP's 'contempt' for hard-working households.
Robison's 'State-Focused' Budget Unveils £40 Child Payment
Finance Secretary Shona Robison's budget, centred on state spending with a £40 weekly child payment, faces opposition criticism for neglecting private enterprise. Analysis inside.
SNP Budget Freeze Drags Scots into Higher Tax Brackets
John Swinney's budget refuses tax relief for middle earners, freezing thresholds and widening the Scotland-UK tax gap. Critics slam SNP's 'contempt' for hard-working households.
SNP budget misses chance to boost Scottish business growth
Shona Robison's budget fails to deliver for Scottish employers, offering no incentives for growth or investment, despite a Westminster windfall. Business leaders criticise missed opportunity.
SNP Budget: 106,000 Scots to Pay Higher Tax Rates
The SNP's latest Budget freezes income tax thresholds, dragging thousands into higher rates while council tax and a new 'mansion tax' loom. Discover the full financial impact.
SNP Budget: Tax Freeze Hits 106,000 Scots, Benefits Bill Rises
The SNP's latest budget freezes higher tax thresholds, dragging thousands into top rates while benefits spending hits £7.2bn. Read the full analysis of the financial impact.
SNP Budget criticised as major missed opportunity for Scotland
Finance Secretary Shona Robison's Budget faces fierce criticism for failing to address punitive tax rates and boost growth, instead prioritising unsustainable spending. Analysis reveals the impact on professionals, businesses, and public services.
SNP Sport Budget Shortfall Criticised by MSP
Scottish Government's £40m funding increase for sport fails to meet £100m SNP pledge, risking the legacy of a major summer of sport. Critics demand a long-term strategy.
OBR 'Earned Trust' Despite Leak, Says Ex-Chair Hughes
Ex-OBR chairman Richard Hughes defends the fiscal watchdog's credibility after his resignation over a major budget leak. He cites 'unprecedented' pre-budget speculation in his 25-year career. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on SNP for tax cuts in Scottish Budget
SNP ministers face mounting pressure to reduce income tax and halt a business rates revaluation in today's Scottish Budget, as households and firms struggle with soaring costs. Will the Finance Secretary act?
SNP Minister: Work Not Best Route Out of Poverty
SNP Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has declared work is not the best escape from poverty, amid a soaring Scottish welfare bill forecast to hit £9bn. Critics slam the stance as fostering a 'toxic dependency culture'.
Scots face £1,800 tax hike as bills soar in budget crisis
Scottish households and businesses demand urgent help in this week's budget as rising bills and the highest taxes in the UK push them to breaking point. Will the SNP act?
Sir Tom Hunter's plea to SNP over business rates
Scottish tycoon Sir Tom Hunter says high street decline moved him to tears. He urges the SNP to cut business taxes ahead of the Budget to save firms and jobs.
Labour Won't Block SNP Budget, Sarwar Confirms
Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour will not oppose the upcoming Holyrood budget but warns an emergency budget could follow May's election. Read the full political analysis.
Higher Tax Rate Looms for Most Scottish Workers by 2029
New analysis forecasts the average Scottish salary will breach the higher tax threshold by 2029, sparking a political row over SNP and Labour fiscal policies. Read the full details.
Findlay 'Not Holding Breath' on Scottish Budget Deal
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay expresses scepticism over a budget deal with the SNP government, citing a 'punitive' income tax system. Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out plans in January.
Starmer: Sarwar's 'fingerprints all over' Scottish Budget
PM Keir Starmer told Scottish Labour members that Anas Sarwar's influence shaped the Budget. The SNP seized on the remarks to link Sarwar to contentious policies like the windfall tax.
Scottish families face double tax threat from SNP
Scots could face additional tax hikes as SNP ministers refuse to rule out following Rachel Reeves' threshold freeze. Learn how this affects Scottish households.
Budget Leak Causes Market Chaos, Tax Hikes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Budget leak crisis revealing tax increases for one in four workers by 2030, sparking financial market turmoil and political fallout.
SNP calls for family support in Budget, not tax hikes
SNP demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves use the Budget to help families, not hammer them with tax hikes. Calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap and cut energy bills. Read the full story.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Nicola Sturgeon faces bankruptcy petition in High Court
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confronts bankruptcy proceedings as legal action intensifies around SNP financial management and party governance.
SNP left £1bn unspent amid cost of living crisis
Scottish ministers face scrutiny after failing to spend nearly £1 billion of public money in a single year, raising questions about financial management during economic hardship.
Swinney snubs Sturgeon's book signing at SNP conference
First Minister John Swinney conspicuously absent from Nicola Sturgeon's high-profile book signing event at SNP conference, fueling speculation about growing tensions within the Scottish National Party leadership.
SNP councillors rebel against Sturgeon in Aberdeen budget vote
Nicola Sturgeon's SNP confronts significant internal division as Aberdeen councillors break ranks to support a Conservative budget, prompting disciplinary action and raising questions about party unity ahead of crucial elections.
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