Recently published figures show that the number of businesses in Scotland hit a record high during 2024. A total of 299,235 companies were registered in the country at the end of the year, an increase of 2.9% in 12 months. During the year 38,273 new companies were established.
Kirsteen Sullivan, Labour and Co-operative MP for Bathgate and Linlithgow, has urged a partnership approach between the Government, local councils, and community organisations to drive forward effective local power plans.
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