CBI fearful of Scottish export order slowdown

Posted on 26 Oct 2011 by The Manufacturer

The CBI has today expressed fears over an expected slowdown in Scottish exports in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and food and drink.

After steady growth in the country over the past several years, due to the economic and political conditions abroad (most recently the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone) growth is grinding to a halt. The CBI has warned that over the next three months, export orders are expected to contract at their fastest pace in…

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