Karen Betts news, analysis and comment – Page 7
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NewsFears new US tariffs ‘worse’ than a no-deal Brexit
The WTO has given the US the green light to impose 25% tariffs on a swathe of European Goods
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NewsScotch whisky boss warns of no-deal Brexit 'difficulties'
Karen Betts said it was vital for the government to agree a transitional agreement with Brussels
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Category ReportSwimming against the current? Scotland category report 2018
Can salmon, and other flagship Scottish food & drink industries, flourish in such turbulent political and economic waters?
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Analysis & FeaturesAutumn Budget 2017: the food & drink industry reacts
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced his Autumn Budget, unveiling an increase to the national living wage, an April switch to CPI for business rates - and a surprise freeze in beer duty. Here’s how key industry bodies and companies have reacted.
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NewsScotland to enforce minimum unit pricing legislation on alcohol
The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the Scotch Whisky Association that MUP breached EU law…
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Comment & OpinionWake up, politicians!
Recent reports showing how supermarket price inflation has soared to its highest level in five years offer a timely reminder