Scotland's Economy
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Scotland's economic recovery continues to strengthen
15th January 2014 by John Swinney MSP
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Chancellor embeds Westminster austerity
6th December 2013 by John Swinney MSP
It’s clear to see from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement that Westminster’s failed economic policy has deepened the challenge of delivering a real return to growth and will see cuts to public spending in Scotland applied for years to come. The £3.1bn cuts that we’re already facing will be outstripped by the £4bn a year cuts...
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Plan to revitalise town centres launched
7th November 2013 by Derek Mackay MSP
Our town centres should be vibrant, attractive and safe places where local people and visitors alike want to spend their time and money. They should be accessible places which invite business start-up and inspire innovative ideas from all walks of the community. This is why we welcomed the independent National Review of Town Centres, led...
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A modern and efficient tax system in an independent Scotland
4th November 2013 by Crawford Beveridge, Council of Economic Advisors Chair
In February, the Fiscal Commission Working Group published their first report, a comprehensive and detailed overview of the Scottish economy and proposals for a robust macroeconomic framework in an independent Scotland, workable from day one of independence. Central to this was the recommendation that Scotland retain Sterling as part of a monetary union with the...
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Savings and Stabilisation Funds for Scotland
2nd October 2013 by John Swinney MSP
Today the Fiscal Commission Working Group has published its Savings and Stabilisation report, a report I welcome in its recommendation to establish both a stabilisation fund and a savings fund in an independent Scotland. Their work highlights the significant opportunities that Scotland’s oil and gas wealth presents and answers the key questions that have been...
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A budget for Scotland's future
11th September 2013 by John Swinney MSP
Today I brought to Parliament a budget for Scotland’s future. Global economic conditions continue to impact on economic confidence, I am therefore focused on boosting confidence in our economy to encourage private sector investment and growth. This budget focuses on supporting an investment led recovery and economic growth, supporting Scotland’s people and communities against the...
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Launch of Enterprise Ready Fund
3rd September 2013 by Kim Wallace
Today sees the official launch of the Enterprise Ready Fund, a Scottish Government funded programme which will offer funds to help develop, maintain and grow Scotland’s enterprising third sector. This new fund will provide grants of up to £250K across four strands to support long term development objectives of new, emerging and established enterprising third...
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Making young people your business
30th August 2013 by John Swinney MSP
Today, the First Minister and I updated colleagues at today’s meeting of the Council of Economic Advisors on Make Young People Your Business week – the Scottish Government’s campaign calling on employers – of all sizes, in all sectors and from across all of Scotland – to invest in young people and grow their business....
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Protecting consumer rights
13th August 2013 by
Richard Lloyd, Executive Director, Which? We welcome the Scottish Government’s proposals contained in the paper Consumer Protection and Representation in an Independent Scotland: Options to create a regulatory landscape that puts consumers at its heart. We understand the desire for a simpler, more focused system but whatever form it ultimately takes, we want to...
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Planning system helping Scotland’s wildlife
4th June 2013 by admin
Planning Minister Derek Mackay has been visiting a wildlife area at the shores of the Firth of Forth which could be enhanced as part of RSPB’s Futurescape project. Mr Mackay visited the Futurescape project area which includes the Kinneil Lagoons, near Grangemouth recently to discuss on going work to enhance internationally important habitats through strategic...
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