Yes, higher rates for higher earners and a progressive rate has long been a british income tax feature, with many bands having been used, including zero rated for low earners. Where this is news however is that Holyrood in Edinburgh is asking higher earners for more, as opposed to Westminster in London who are trying to cut taxes for high earners. Scotland raised an extra £1.5bn according to the article last year, and are trying for more again this year
Yes, higher rates for higher earners and a progressive rate has long been a british income tax feature, with many bands having been used, including zero rated for low earners. Where this is news however is that Holyrood in Edinburgh is asking higher earners for more, as opposed to Westminster in London who are trying to cut taxes for high earners. Scotland raised an extra £1.5bn according to the article last year, and are trying for more again this year