Profits fell as turnover dropped by 15.6% to £210.4m, which the company said reflected uncertainty in the wider UK economy. Scot JCB, led by brothers Iain and Robin Bryant, highlighted “relentless” pressure from rising costs as operating profits slid by 29% to £5.13m. Scot JCB said customers who previously used the Fraserburgh branch are now served by its Huntly depot. Iain Bryant told The Herald that pressure on operating costs has been “relentless”, highlighting the impact of employer national insurance contributions from April and “sticky” inflation. Robin Bryant said the proposed change “continues to be a huge worry”, adding that a fall in the number of farms and continued expansion of “corporations” was a big concern for the UK’s agricultural landscape.