Question 1
| Change | Source |
|---|---|
| Business rates for manufacturers are cut | Government |
| Timber prices fall on world markets | World timber markets |
| Stricter rules on where timber may come from | Government |
| A rival furniture maker cuts its prices | Rival firm |
The table lists four changes facing Ness Furniture plc, a furniture maker in Inverness. Which change is a political factor that lowers the firm's costs?