Scottish Budget: 5 things you need to know from John Swinney's tax rising statement
John Swinney has laid out the Scottish Government's Budget in what is seen as one of the most important since the devolution period.
He said: "I give you my categorical assurance as a member of this Parliament since its foundation in 1999 that no individual was authorised on my behalf to disclose any information."Income tax Scotland's tax rates are changing, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has confirmed, with those earning more than £43,662 being asked to pay more.
Tax threshold The higher rate threshold will be maintained and the top rate will be lowered to £125,140 from £150,000. It means more people will be dragged into the higher tax band. Scottish politics Council tax The Scottish Government will not mandate a council tax freeze, Swinney said as he outlined the budget.
"This means that each council will have full flexibility to set the council tax rate that is appropriate for their local authority area. I encourage councils to consider carefully the cost pressures facing the public when setting future rates." "I intend to pass on that funding consequential but I do not believe it is nearly enough for the critical task that we ask our staff in the NHS to do.
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