Scotland’s small retailers denied rates relief in ‘bitterly disappointing’ Budget
Business owners and trade groups in Scotland have expressed frustration that small retailers will be denied the 40% rates discount that similar business continue to receive in England and Wales. Business groups and individual traders had lobbied the SNP-led Scottish Government ahead of last week’s Budget, stressing that funds had been made available specifically for […]
Edinburgh retailer hosts Scottish Labour leader to talk rates relief
Edinburgh-based retailer Hanover Healthfoods hosted a visit from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar this week, on the day he called on the SNP-led Government to “support Scotland’s high streets” and match the UK Government business rate relief scheme. The visit, facilitated by FSB Scotland, comes just a few weeks ahead of the Scottish Budget. Scottish retail and […]
