Scotland's Economy

  • Reassurance following EU referendum

    5th July 2016 by

    The First Minister and Economy Secretary Keith Brown today met leaders of key business organisations to discuss Scotland’s place in Europe. The organisations involved were: CBI Institute of Directors Federation of Small Businesses Scottish Council for Development and Industry Scottish Financial Enterprise Scottish Chambers of Commerce FM @NicolaSturgeon and Economy Secretary @KeithBrownSNP will chair a...

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  • Foundations of Scottish economy strong

    9th March 2016 by

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney visit CodeBase, the largest technology incubator in the UK, to present Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland 2014-15 statistics.

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  • Scotland’s Agenda For Cities

    8th March 2016 by

    Cities and their regions are central to driving economic growth and creating a fairer society. They are home to two thirds of our economy and over half our population. Their size and scale creates a dynamic environment for business, innovation and knowledge transfer. That is why I strongly believe that if our cities and regions...

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  • An Apprenticeship Week pledge

    4th March 2016 by

    One of the Scottish Business Pledge’s nine components is investing in youth. To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2016 Deputy First Minister John Swinney met with modern apprentices in the banking sector as their employer Barclays made the Scottish Business Pledge. Here they explain what investing in youth means to them. Ben Dalziel, 18 “I work...

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  • Making sure everyone benefits from growth

    11th February 2016 by

    Last week, I chaired the third meeting of the First Minister’s refreshed Council of Economic Advisers. The Council’s role is to be an independent advisory group to the First Minister. We’re a sounding board for ideas; we act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Scottish Government, and put forward suggestions we think may make a...

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  • FM announces support for oil and gas industry

    4th February 2016 by

    Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland plays a crucial part in our economy and remains central to driving future growth and prosperity in Scotland. Clearly, the oil and gas industry is central to Aberdeen’s economy and will continue to be for decades to come, but there is also enormous potential elsewhere in the region....

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  • DFM opens Scotch Whisky Association’s new HQ

    27th January 2016 by

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  • Budget to boost economic growth and innovation

    17th December 2015 by

    The UK Government’s ideological obsession with austerity means that, between 2010 and 2020, one pound in every eight we spend is being cut. In any walk of life, that’s tough So the Scottish Government has had to take the difficult decisions – and our budget for next year delivers for low income households, prioritises public...

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  • Why Cocoa Ooze is sweet on Small Business Saturday

    3rd December 2015 by

    Small Business Saturday is a grassroots campaign which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. It takes place on the first shopping Saturday in December each year, but aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses like my own – bespoke chocolate company Cocoa...

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  • Business tourism industry gathers in Edinburgh

    1st December 2015 by

    As a growing and vital contributor to the Scottish economy, hundreds of members of Scotland’s business tourism community will today gather in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms for a major industry event. Featuring workshops, networking opportunities and talks from industry experts, the Business Tourism Scotland Conference 2015 will provide motivation, inspiration and practical tips for delegates. Business...

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