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- Shona Robison, Scotland’s Finance Secretary, announced that most Scottish taxpayers will pay less income tax than the rest of the UK.
- The basic and intermediate thresholds rise 7.4%, aiding low- and middle-income earners.
- Critics say the tax cut is minimal and primarily benefits higher earners.
- About 55% of Scottish taxpayers are expected to pay less tax than the rest of the UK, though inflation could erode the advantage.
