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Scotland slashes income tax rates as part of a new budget strategy.
Officials say the tax cuts may boost economic activity and help households.
The policy would adjust bands and rely on future fiscal adjustments.
Critics warn about revenue shortfalls from tax relief.
The article evaluates the policy's economic and fiscal impact for Scotland.
Budget changes are positioned as relief for households in the near term.
The plan is part of a broader strategy to balance the budget.
Policy details include band adjustments and funding considerations.
The Times provides analysis on potential exclusives and context for Scotland’s tax move.

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The Scottish Information Commissioner has ordered ministers to hand over some evidence from James Hamilton's inquiry by a set deadline.
The dispute centers on FOI requests seeking government documents related to the Salmond affair and the ministerial code inquiry.
Campaigners argue that openness and accountability are essential, not partisan matters, especially when taxpayers fund public bodies.
The article frames Hamilton as a watchdog who could hold the Scottish Government to account, potentially taking them to court.
The piece highlights past actions, including deletions of Covid-era messages by senior SNP ministers, as context for calls for greater transparency.
The report casts the issue as a test of whether government secrecy harms public trust and democratic oversight.
The article notes the potential for the Information Commissioner to escalate the matter to the Court of Session if deadlines are missed.
The coverage connects transparency issues to broader SNP governance concerns and public trust in Scottish institutions.
The piece includes Bill of details about public accountability and argues for stronger oversight of government actions.
The report mentions ongoing media coverage of the SNP and related political dynamics as background to the FOI dispute.

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