Most Scottish firms say Government does not understand business, survey finds

The Herald (Scotland) and The Independent describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedScottish Business Monitor: 69% of firms say ministers do not understand business, as companies call for business rates reform amid economic uncertainty.

What changedThe Herald (Scotland) frames it as "Most Scottish firms say Government does not understand business, survey finds". The Independent frames it as "Majority of firms say Scottish Government does not understand business".

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Still Watching. The Herald (Scotland) frames it as "Most Scottish firms say Government does not understand business, survey finds". The Independent frames it as "Majority of firms say Scottish Government does not understand business".

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The Herald (Scotland)1h ago

Most Scottish firms say Government does not understand business, survey finds

Scottish Business Monitor: 69% of firms say ministers do not understand business, as companies call for business rates reform amid economic uncertainty.

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Center-left ·News report

The Independent41m ago

Majority of firms say Scottish Government does not understand business

More than two thirds also say ministers do not engage with them enough on policy.

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