Scotland's Economy

  • This week 26/10/18

    26th October 2018 by

    Scottish Government pledges £200 million investment to Tay Cities Deal The Scottish Government is prepared to invest £200 million to deliver inclusive economic growth across the Tay Cities region– and it has asked the UK Government to match its pledge. Announcing the commitment ahead of the UK Government Budget next week, Mr Matheson said: “Scotland’s...

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  • This week 19/10/18

    19th October 2018 by

    Attracting inward investors Opportunities to invest in nine projects worth more than £2 billion to Scotland’s economy have been announced by Economy Secretary Derek Mackay. The refreshed Invest in Scotland prospectus is seeking to secure international investment in a mixture of public and private sector projects across Scotland. Projects highlighted include the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation...

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  • Two weeks of talking up Scotland in Europe

    19th October 2018 by

    Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation, Ivan McKee, usually visits innovative businesses all over Scotland as part of his role. However, over the last couple of weeks he’s been talking up Scotland to other countries in Europe. Last week he started in London for a series of meetings including discussions with Nesta, a global innovation...

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  • Delivering world class infrastructure for Scotland

    19th October 2018 by

    When the First Minister announced a reshuffle of her Cabinet in the summer I was honoured to take on the role of Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity. The creation of this portfolio highlights the importance we as a Government place on investment in infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth. As the...

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  • Strengthening economic links with Ireland

    18th October 2018 by

    Minister for the Digital Economy and Public Finances Kate Forbes will travel to Dublin this week to undertake a series of engagements to strengthen Scotland’s economic links with Ireland. The Scottish and Irish Governments have been working towards creating greater economic links for some time and the Minister’s visit highlights our ambition to collaborate with...

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  • This Week 12/10/18

    12th October 2018 by

    Ensuring the UK Budget delivers for Scotland Ahead of the UK Budget on the 29th of October, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to outline the key issues the Scottish Government wishes to see included in the Budget. Austerity and Brexit; Welfare Reform; Funding...

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  • Ensuring the UK Budget delivers for Scotland

    10th October 2018 by

    Ahead of the UK Budget on the 29th of October, I have written to the  Chancellor of the Exchequer to outline the key issues that the Scottish Government wishes see included in the Budget. A full copy of my letter to the Chancellor is below. ___ Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP Chancellor of the Exchequer HM Treasury...

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  • This week – 5/10/18

    5th October 2018 by

    Scottish Budget date The 2019-20 Scottish Budget will be presented to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 12th December. The Finance Secretary will outline spending plans for 2019-20 – delivering a budget that will grow our already strong economy and labour market and protect our vital public services, including education and the NHS. Shetland released from...

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  • This week – 28/09/18

    28th September 2018 by

    Digital Improvement Pilot Cupar will become a Digital Improvement District, a first for Scotland, fulfilling the Programme for Government commitment to fund a business improvement district dedicated to digital improvement. It will soon have town centre WiFi and act as a potential model for future small town designs. This innovative approach will trial and showcase...

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  • New action plan to boost Scotland’s cyber security industry

    26th September 2018 by

    A new action plan will encourage the growth of innovative Scottish cyber security research to deliver world-leading cyber security goods and services. The Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise will work with key partners to ensure Scotland fully exploits the economic growth opportunities of the increasing demand for cyber security goods. Scottish Enterprise will receive just...

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