Businesses say they are in crisis mode, with rising costs slowing their recovery from the pandemic

Retailers reported their lowest levels of confidence since the start of the pandemic

Businesses say they are in crisis mode, with rising costs slowing their recovery from the covid pandemic.

The latest figures from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce show nine out of ten firms reporting increased pressures from higher bills.

The organisation is urging the UK and Scottish Governments to take action to help ease the burden. Our Political Correspondent Ewan Petrie reports.

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