Scotland sees over 38,000 new startups in 2023
Significant growth in entrepreneurship outpaces 2022.
UK inflation rises by 0.1%
CPI increases for first time since February 2023.
UK economy sees upturn in November
Monthly GDP grows by 0.3%.
UK labour market remains under pressure
76% of businesses attempting to recruit faced difficulties.
Firms urged to fortify supply chains
Businesses face significant risks from disruptions.