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flag Rural Scottish businesses fell 8% from 2015–2024 despite national growth, sparking debate over causes and support.

flag A report reveals an 8% drop in small and medium enterprises in Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross from 2015 to 2024, despite a slight rise in Scotland overall. flag Scottish Liberal Democrat David Green blames rising energy costs, National Insurance hikes, workforce shortages, and poor transport, calling for more support and citing £2.5 million for young entrepreneurs and £36 million in business rates relief. flag SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights Scotland’s private sector growth from 260,000 to 358,235 firms since 2006, attributing rural challenges to the pandemic and Brexit, and points to SNP initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme, regional bus fare caps, and Far North Line upgrades. flag Both parties agree on the need for stronger rural economic policies but differ on causes and solutions.

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