THE Scottish government was urged yesterday to follow the lead of the Labour-led administration in Wales and cut support for tax-dodging companies.

Opposition parties at Holyrood have said businesses in Scotland that are registered in overseas tax havens must not receive financial support from the government.

Last week the Welsh government outlined plans to support companies struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic, which excluded those owned by a company or individual living in a tax haven will not be eligible for funding.