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Peter A Walker

Scottish business leaders criticise contents of Autumn Statement

Scottish business leaders have given an icy response to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's maiden Autumn Statement.

Nicola Sturgeon accused the UK Government of “repeating the mistakes of the past”, as she warned there could be “significant consequences” as a result of the autumn statement.

Hunt told MPs he was having to make tough choices to ensure a “shallower downturn”, but the UK economy is still expected to shrink 1.4% in 2022.

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