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The assembly, debugging, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of production equipment are also prohibited from export without permission, the announcement added.

As part of the 2026 budget, in an effort to improve the quality of rental properties, the tax relief which can be claimed for property maintenance by landlords could also increase.

While phase two maintenance works, including full repainting and preservation, was not due to finish until spring 2026, the bridge had remained open while this took place.

“In the meantime, we could see a significant price spike if in-state inventories are limited,” Borenstein said, noting that the fire comes at a moment when many refineries in the state are scheduling maintenance.

The spokesperson added that the college sector received a 2.6% increase in teaching funding and a 4.9% increase to support college maintenance from the Scottish Funding Council this year.