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On the recordJuly 26, 2026
We’ve got different approaches to business in place in Scotland, so there will be quite a large number of premises that are already exempt from business rates because of the small business bonus scheme.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Responding to questions about business rates in Scotland.

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