An Exodus That Could Lead Straight Into Salmond's Arms

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IT'S not like the SNP to miss a trick. But in a week where no tricks were really necessary as the Labour 'opposition' collapsed in disarray over calls for an early referendum on independence, a missed trick here or there might hardly matter.

However, this one does. Growing talk of an exodus of top UK companies to escape further intrusion by the Treasury and Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs has presented a golden opportunity for the party to flaunt its low business tax credentials.

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An Exodus That Could Lead Straight Into Salmond's Arms

Pharmaceuticals giant Shire and media group UBM have already announced plans to move their corporate domicile to the Emerald Isle. WPP, Diageo and Smith & Nephew are among those considering following in their footsteps. Joining the list of possible movers this week were Aberdeen Asset Management and Edinburgh fund management group Martin Currie. Othe...

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