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Scottish government to freeze business rates at 2022 levels

As part of its Budget for 2023 to 2024, the Scottish government has made the decision to freeze business rates at 2022 levels. According to its announcement, non-domestic property rates will stay at 49.8 pounds for basic rates, 51.1 pounds for intermediate rates and 52.4 pounds for higher rates. Deputy first minister John Swinney said the move...

Retail

SRC demands action to help revitalise Scotland’s high streets

In a bid to save Scotland’s “struggling” high streets, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) is calling on the region’s MSPs to take action on challenges faced by local retailers. Outlined in a submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee, the organisation has established five priorities it suggested the government...

Design

Scottish Retail Consortium appoints new director

The Scottish Retail Consortium has appointed David Lonsdale as its new director, replacing Fiona Moriarty who is leaving the SRC after more than ten years to set up her own consultancy. Lonsdale who is currently assistant director at Confederation of British Industry in Scotland, is expected to start with SRC in January 2014, and will be...