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Deer and shooting rates relief 'U-turn' still falls short for rural businesses, farmers warn

Farmers and landowners said Scottish Government has not gone far enough with plans to 'partially' reinstate rates relief for shooting and deer-forest businesses

Chris Brayford
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BASC Scotland director Peter Clark said: "Many small shoots and sporting businesses remain exposed to increased costs and continued uncertainty."
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BASC Scotland director Peter Clark said: "Many small shoots and sporting businesses remain exposed to increased costs and continued uncertainty."

A Scottish Government rethink on restricting rates relief for deer and land-based shooting businesses has been welcomed by rural groups, but concerns still remain that a change in heart on the issue still...

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