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The UK economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2024, slightly less than initial estimates of 6%, according to the Office for National Statistics. Despite ...
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Business confidence in Scotland fell by 16 points to 48% in September, according to the Bank of Scotland's Business Barometer. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in ...
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The OECD has significantly upgraded its UK economic growth forecast for 2024, now predicting a 1.1% expansion. This marks the largest upward revision among G7 nations and ...
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Scotland's economy saw modest growth of 0.3% in July 2024, outperforming the stagnant UK economy. This follows a revised 0% growth (up from -0.3%) in June, contributing ...
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UK inflation has remained flat at 2.2% in August, despite a significant surge in airfares. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that lower fuel prices and ...
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A major divide in new construction investment has opened between Scotland and the rest of Britain, according to a new report by Barbour ABI and the ...
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The UK's national debt is projected to treble over the next 50 years, driven by an ageing population, climate change, and geopolitical tensions, according to the Office ...
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Store closures in Scotland have slowed significantly, with towns and cities losing less than one shop a day on average, according to PwC. PwC's bi-annual report, using ...
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The UK economy has experienced a second consecutive month of stagnant growth in July, with GDP remaining flat.
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The Scottish labour market continues to demonstrate strength, with employment rates rising and unemployment falling in the May to July 2024 quarter, according to recent figures. Despite ...
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Scotland's private sector maintained its growth trajectory in August, according to the latest Regional Growth Tracker data from RBS. The economy was again, however, driven by the ...
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Two major Scottish cities have improved their performance in PwC's Good Growth for Cities Index.
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The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) has highlighted the need for an additional £100 billion annual investment over the next decade to drive long-term growth in the UK ...
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Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison has unveiled plans for up to £500 million in spending cuts to balance the Scottish government's budget amid "enormous and growing" financial ...
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Scottish retailers experienced another month of declining sales in August, marking a disappointing summer for the sector.
