Scottish Field will relaunch later this year, in an attempt to increase the magazine’s circulation. Sales for the Glasgow-based title have fallen from over 12,000 in 1991 to 9,000 for July-December 1992..
The chancellor, Kenneth Clarke, has indicated that he will impose VAT on newspapers and magazines in November’s budget, a move strongly opposed by publishing bodies including the Periodical Publishers Association. Recent price cuts by the tabloids will make it easier for the Government to impose levies on periodicals..
