Labour costs and tax concerns weigh down scottish business in latest leading national survey

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Labour costs and tax concerns weigh down scottish business in latest leading national survey

4th July 2025

The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, reveals the swift and widespread impact of April’s National Insurance hike with businesses across all sectors feeling the strain. The survey of more than 400 Scottish businesses found that while confidence and…
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