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This week – 10/08/18

11th August 2018

Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal This week First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally signed off the Scottish Government’s investment in the ambitious Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. The £1.3 billion deal will deliver inclusive economic growth across the region through housing, innovation, transport, skills and culture. The Scottish Government and the…

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This week – 03/08/18

3rd August 2018

Scotland’s Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth To support  regional partnerships working to maximise economic opportunities across Scotland and help drive sustainable inclusive growth, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay launched a new online platform. Scotland’s Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth will develop the evidence base for regional economic decision-making, and will support our regional economies within a…

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This week – 27/07/18

27th July 2018

Glasgow Fire Recovery Fund This week Economy Secretary Derek Mackay announced that businesses impacted by the fires at the Glasgow School of Art Mackintosh building and Victoria’s Nightclub will be able to access a fund up to £5 million. The Scottish Government will make the additional funding available to Glasgow City Council for distribution to…

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This Week

20th July 2018

Our new ministerial team have wasted no time in getting down to business. Find out what the economy team have been doing this past week. 👇

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FinTech Scotland CEO announced

12th January 2018

Stephen Ingledew has been appointed the Chief Executive of FinTech Scotland, the enterprise established by the Scottish Government, the private sector led by Scottish Financial Enterprise, and University of Edinburgh to drive sustainable economic growth in financial services through innovation, collaboration and inclusion. Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy, Paul Wheelhouse, said Mr Ingledew, an…

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