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The Port of Leith on the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh
Cabinet Office sets out plan for bringing services like cleaning and security back in-house
THE Scottish government was slammed today over plans for more corporate tax breaks at its “green” freeports.
Green freeports — a joint enterprise between the Scottish and British governments — give special concessions to business on tax and National Insurance contributions, expected to amount to saving corporations £52 million.
The SNP has now proposed to go even further, however, offering relief on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for up to five years.
As Scotland heads to the polls, the main parties offer variations on the same script, says MATT KERR
Ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections, ROZ FOYER warns that a bold tax policy is needed to rebuild devastated public services which can serve as the foundation of a strong, fair economy
