Campaigners are calling on the First Minister to ‘put Scotland’s money where his mouth is’ by beginning to deliver his commitment to explore “bolder” income and wealth tax reforms and to do so ahead...
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Economy
IPPR Scotland
Scottish government urged to hold to account retailers who pay below the real living wage, for their role in the rise in struggling families in Scotland
A LEADING think-tank has called on the...
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Jobs & skills
IPPR Scotland
Commenting on the prime minister’s visit to Scotland today in which he confirmed new oil and gas licenses and re-announced funding for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in north east Scotland, senior...
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Environment
Science & technology
IPPR Scotland
Leading anti-poverty charities publish research showing that ending poverty is not just morally right – it's also an economic imperative
Scotland’s economy is missing out on up to £2.4 billion...
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Economy
Public services
Scotland
IPPR Scotland
The new first minister’s proposal to introduce a new tax band could help raise the money needed to lift 20,000 children from poverty, according to analysis published today by think-tank IPPR...
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Power & politics
Scotland
IPPR Scotland
Philip Whyte, director of IPPR Scotland said:
“A minimum income guarantee is a simple but transformational idea. It is a universal guarantee of financial security and an income floor no one...
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Economy
IPPR Scotland
Child poverty statistics released today show that 250,000 children – the equivalent of around 10,000 primary school classes – are trapped in poverty in Scotland.
The figures for 2019-2022,...
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IPPR Scotland
Philip Whyte, IPPR Scotland director said :
"Today’s UK Budget is expected to generate £320 million of consequentials for Scotland over the next two years – much of it coming from investment in...
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IPPR Scotland
Increasing income tax for highest earners by just 1p could raise £200m to boost incomes and tackle child poverty, think tank finds
For every 1p added to income tax paid by the highest earners in...
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Economy
IPPR Scotland
Philip Whyte, director of IPPR Scotland said:
“Today the UK Chancellor made reckless decisions that will benefit the wealthiest and leave families who need help most out in the cold. Both...
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Economy
Budget
IPPR Scotland