In the UK budget for tomorrow, economic growth is Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ top objective, and Scotland has been promised thousands of new jobs in a green energy revolution.
But there are fears that tax rises and spending cuts could stifle investment.
The Chancellor needs economic growth to get cash flowing into the Treasury.
But as I’ve been finding out, businesses are worried about the costs of tomorrow’s budget – one has just been confirmed.
A rise in the minimum wage, worth an average £1,400 a year, is good news for workers but a potential headache for employers.
Costs like that could hit investment and jobs.
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