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Scotland’s leading business organisations have issued a joint-statement in response to the private sector’s role in tackling the COVID-19 crisis.

CBI Wales has responded to measures set out by First Minister Mark Drakeford to tackle the economic impact of COVID.

Private sector activity fell again in the three months to March, albeit at a slower pace than last month (-4% from -7%), according to the CBI’s latest monthly Growth Indicator. However, volumes in some sectors are set to fall sharply in the next three months, with expectations in these areas at their weakest since 2009.

The Chancellor has announced a support package for the self-employed