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End of Covid restrictions 'kick-started' Scotland's economic recovery
The end of Covid-19 restrictions in August kick-started Scotland's economic recovery, a new report has found. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) quarterly economic indicator report found an increase in confidence across all sectors in the third quarter of this year. However, it also found businesses were still worried about inflation, tax and the energy crisis driving up costs. Tim Allan, president of the SCC, said progress was still "under threat". He said: "The survey results indicate that confidence and domestic sales are generally strong across all sectors surveyed, with expectations in line with improving ... (full story)