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This week: 08/02/19

8th February 2019

Ayrshire Growth Deal Infrastructure Secretary Michael Matheson visited Ayrshire to discuss the latest developments around the Ayrshire Growth Deal with local council leaders. Read more Spaceport Innovation Minister Ivan McKee welcomed the news that the firm behind Sutherland spaceport is to open a new base in Forres, creating up to 130 new jobs. Read more…

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This week: 01/2/19

1st February 2019

Stage 1 budget debate Yesterday’s debate at parliament saw stage one of the budget passed with health services, the economy and public services benefiting from more than £2 billion of additional spend. As he confirmed an agreement had been reached that will see the Scottish Budget passed at all stages by the Scottish Parliament, Finance…

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This week: 25/01

25th January 2019

Labour Market Statistics Labour Market Statistics, published by ONS, show that: 2,641,000 people are now in work in Scotland Unemployment in Scotland fell to 3.6%, the lowest rate on record Scotland’s female employment rate is 71.5%, higher than the UK rate of 71.2% Scotland’s youth employment rate is 60.7%, higher than the UK rate of…

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This week: 18/01

18th January 2019

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay announced that West Lothian is to get 3,450 new homes as part of the Winchburgh development – one of the UK’s biggest housing-linked infrastructure projects. Read more     Trade, Investment and Innovation Minister Ivan McKee met with inspiring participants of the CBI Leadership Programme at Bute House, discussing Scottish Government…

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This week: 11/01/19

11th January 2019

Tay Cities Investment The First Minister announced an additional £50 million investment in the Tay cities area to support manufacturing, businesses and the delivery of the Cross Tay Link Road. Read more FiSAB Meeting Economy Secretary Derek Mackay and Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes attended the first FiSAB meeting of the year to discuss skills,…

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This week: 14/12/18

14th December 2018

Budget Economy Secretary Derek Mackay presented the Scottish Government’s 2019-20 spending plans to the Scottish Parliament. Mr Mackay said the budget will seek to strengthen Scotland’s economy and deliver long term investments to transform public services. Read more Labour Market stats Labour Market Statistics, published this week show that: 2,633,000 people are now in work…

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This week 7/11

7th December 2018

Small Business Saturday Did you know there are over 340,000 small businesses in Scotland? The Scottish Government is investing over £1.25 billion in City Region Deals, looking to benefit small businesses by invigorating local economies. Read more here   Review of employability services Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills Jamie Hepburn announced how the…

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This week 30/11

30th November 2018

Fairer Deliveries For All action plan Business Minister Jamie Hepburn launched the Fairer Deliveries For All action plan this week as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling unfair parcel delivery charges. Read more here      Export Challenge Trade Minister Ivan McKee launched the Scottish Government’s Export Challenge with CBI Scotland. The Scottish…

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This week 23/11/18

23rd November 2018

National Economic Forum  The First Minister opened the National Economic Forum in Dundee this week by stressing the Scottish Government’s commitment to exploring all options to secure a future for the Michelin Plant. Economy Secretary Derek Mackay convened the second meeting of the Michelin Dundee Action Group that afternoon.     Digital Economy debate Digital…

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This week 16/11/18

16th November 2018

Fair Work Charter The Fair Work Charter for Severe Weather has been published by the Scottish Government to encourage employers to treat workers fairly and be mindful of their safety in the event of extreme weather. It provides four guiding principles to help employers prepare for adverse weather. Read morehttp://ow.ly/PlSe30mDGCL Life Sciences Figures Figures released…

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