Nineteen business representative groups and industry bodies have jointly written to the Scottish Government asking John Swinney to freeze business rate in the coming financial year.
The organisations represent a broad cross section of Scottish industry, including retailers, wholesalers, engineering manufacturing, tourism, hospitality and leisure.
The collective call comes ahead of the unveiling of the Deputy First Minister and Interim Finance Secretary's fiscal statement on 15 December, which is expected to set the business rate and associated reliefs and thresholds for the 2023-24 financial year.
