kristenmcnicoll
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Comment on creation of a train manufacturing plant in Longannet
19th December 2019
Commenting on the decision to approve planning for the creation of a train manufacturing plant in Longannet, Transport and Infrastructure Secretary Michael Matheson said: “This positive planning decision is a significant milestone for Scotland’s partnership with Talgo. It both moves us closer to the creation of 1,000 high quality, highly skilled jobs and demonstrates what…
Shop local this Christmas
6th December 2019
Shoppers are being urged to buy local this festive season ahead of Small Business Saturday. Business Minister Jamie Hepburn is championing the work of more than 350,000 small businesses in Scotland by encouraging people to support local firms when doing their Christmas shopping. Mr Hepburn said: “Small businesses are the backbone of the Scottish economy,…
Campbeltown Economic Summit
18th November 2019
An economic forum is being held in Campbeltown to explore development opportunities following the announcement of possible redundancies at two of the town’s biggest employers. Ministers will meet with local councillors, enterprise agencies, trades unions and local employers to identify opportunities to regenerate the local economy. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “The devastating news…
Chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank
15th November 2019
Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has welcomed the appointment of Willie Watt as the first Chair of the Board of the Scottish National Investment Bank. Mr Mackay said: “I’m delighted to appoint Willie Watt as the first Chair of the Board of the Scottish National Investment Bank. “The Bank has the opportunity to transform and grow…
Ferguson Marine apprentices
8th November 2019
Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has attended a special ceremony to congratulate sixteen young men and women for completing their apprenticeships at Ferguson Marine shipyard. The special event in Greenock recognised and celebrated the apprentices’ contribution to work at the yard. The contract to take Ferguson Marine into public ownership was signed by the Scottish Government…
Scottish Government response to Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator: Q3 2019
11th October 2019
Commenting on the latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay said: “It’s clear from this latest report that Brexit uncertainty, and in particular the threat of ‘no deal’, is having an increasingly negative impact on business confidence. “As a responsible government, our enterprise and skills agencies continue to work with…
Scottish Business Pledge – Good for Business. Good for Scotland.
10th October 2019
The refreshed Scottish Business Pledge has been launched today following a review in 2018. Making a commitment to the Business Pledge promotes fairness, equality, opportunity and innovation in Scotland, which in turn creates greater economic success and sustainable, inclusive growth. The reinvigorated Business Pledge has been restructured to better support businesses seeking to make a…
Update on Ferguson Marine
2nd October 2019
The Scottish Government has begun legal discussion with administrators to conclude the process of taking the Ferguson Marine shipyard into public ownership. Following a sale of business process, administrators have concluded that three indicative offers for the business received from commercial parties are either not capable of being executed or do not represent a better…
Scottish Government response to Argyll & Bute Growth Deal funding
2nd October 2019
Infrastructure Secretary Michael Matheson said: “The UK Government is simply re-announcing money that has already been committed. “The Scottish Government has made clear our commitment to invest in the Argyll & Bute Growth Deal, and we have been ready to do so for some considerable time. “On the basis of our 50:50 approach to funding…
Scottish Government response on Babcock
12th September 2019
Commenting on Babcock being selected as preferred bidder for the £1.25 billion contract to build five Type 31 frigates, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay said: “I am delighted that Babcock has been selected as preferred bidder for the £1.25 billion contract to build five Type 31 frigates and look forward to working with them to maximise…