Scotland's Economy

  • This week – 03/08/18

    3rd August 2018 by

    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 by

    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 by

    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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  • Labour Market Statistics: March – May 2018

    17th July 2018 by

    Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills Jamie Hepburn has blogged on labour market statistics released by the ONS for March to May 2018.

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  • Economic priorities

    9th July 2018 by

    The new cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay, outlines his economic priorities.

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  • New progressive tax system an investment in Scotland’s future

    1st April 2018 by

    Our progressive approach to changing taxation, which comes into effect next week, heralds a positive investment in our country’s future. Our new tax system means divergence from Westminster on fiscal policy, but in my opinion it will deliver devolution and the priorities of the majority of the people of Scotland. The changes will deliver an...

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  • FinTech Scotland CEO announced

    12th January 2018 by

    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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  • Parcel delivery charges

    6th December 2017 by

    With the busy Christmas period fast-approaching, many of us take for granted the convenience of being able to shop online. But for many people in certain parts of Scotland, it brings into particular focus an issue with which they are all-too-familiar – having to pay through the nose to get packages delivered. I understand their...

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  • Scotland can benefit from lucrative decommissioning market – Paul Wheelhouse

    1st December 2017 by

    Paul Wheelhouse, Scottish Government Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy “The North Sea’s oil and gas reserves remain significant – even after decades of production and prosperity. “There are up to 20 billion barrels of reserves still to be recovered and production is likely to continue for at least another 20 years.  “While maximising economic...

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  • An enduring friendship between Scotland & Canada

    16th October 2017 by

    Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work, Keith Brown writes ahead of his visit this week to Canada and the US: Nearly 250 years ago, a group of Scots stood nervously on the shores of Loch Broom looking up at the ship that would carry them to their new lives across the Atlantic, in...

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