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SPAA puts business rate reform top of Scottish Budget wish list

Business
Gary Noakes
20 November 2024

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association is urging its government to address business rate reform and other critical issues in the upcoming Budget. 

Holyrood sets the Budget on 4 December (Credit: iStock / David Hills)

The devolved government sets its Budget on 4 December and the SPAA is calling for reform of business rates to support high street travel agencies. Currently, Scottish agents are at a competitive disadvantage to their English counterparts which next year will receive 40% rate relief.

The SPAA said the added burden was “stifling growth and deferring investment”. 

The association is also seeking the release of funding for the Apprenticeship Levy, including for short courses and qualifications that upskill staff.