Avoid tax divergence and be ‘pragmatic’ on nuclear, next government urged

Business leaders want the next Scottish government to have a ‘more pragmatic approach to nuclear energy’ (James Manning/PA) -

Business leaders have challenged the next Scottish government to avoid “harmful” tax differences with the rest of the UK, while also adopting a “pragmatic” approach to nuclear power.

CBI Scotland insists having higher income tax rates for higher earners in Scotland is making it harder for businesses to recruit – saying this in turn is forcing talent south of the border.