Gov urged to use Autumn Budget to ease pressure on rural businesses

NFU Scotland has submitted its recommendations for the budget which is scheduled for release November 26

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 1 min read
NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon
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NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon

NFU Scotland has formally submitted its Autumn Budget recommendations to HM Treasury, urging the UK Government to use the November Budget to unlock investment, ease pressure on rural businesses and deliver...

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