Welsh government publishes Draft Budget
Simpson Wood15th January 2020
The Welsh government has published its Draft Budget, setting out revenue raising and capital spending plans for 2020/21.
The Draft Budget confirms no changes are proposed to Welsh income tax rates, or Land Transaction Tax rates and bands. The Draft Welsh spending plans for the longer term will depend on the next UK Budget and comprehensive spending review scheduled for 2020.
Internet link: GOV.WALES Budget
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