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Agreement has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments on the fiscal framework which will underpin the transfer of new powers under the Scotland Bill.
Agreement on fiscal framework
“This deal will ensure that the funding for Scotland cannot be changed without the Scottish Government’s agreement. It protects the Barnett formula. And it will allow the powers in the Scotland Bill to be delivered.”
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Scottish taxpayers will not pay an increased amount of income tax next year, after the Scottish Rate of Income Tax was agreed by the Scottish Parliament.
"The income tax powers we currently have do not allow us to make income tax fairer, and I am not prepared to inflict an additional burden on the poorest taxpayers."
Deputy First Minister John Swinney
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Page updated: Friday, February 26, 2016