Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has announced over £1.9 million in funding to boost entrepreneurship education and support under-represented groups in business. Pupils will have the opportunity to learn about business from primary one to the end of high school for the first time under a new initiative

The multi-million-pound Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal has been signed by UK and Scottish governments as well as Falkirk Council as part of a package that will strengthen the local economy and create more than a thousand jobs over the next 10 years. Up to 1660 jobs and £628m worth of econ

Private rent increases could be tied to inflation and apply to rent increases in between tenancies under fresh proposals from the Scottish Government.

Stephen Baker has been named as Scotland's first Trade and Investment Envoy to Japan, tasked with driving international investment in key sectors such as energy transition, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and food. Mr Baker spent 21 years with Sony, before joining Scottish Development Internati

First Minister John Swinney met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Edinburgh to push for increased public investment in the upcoming UK budget. Mr Swinney stressed the need for "investment in our public services and in our infrastructure to stimulate the growth that all of us want to see delivered

The Scottish Government's accounts for the 2023-24 financial year have received an unqualified audit opinion, signifying that they are accurate and comply with accounting standards. The accounts record total spend of £53,980 million. An underspend of £277m – around 0.5% of the over

The Scottish Government has confirmed £14 million in funding for 67 projects across Scotland's marine industries and coastal communities. The funding, part of the Marine Fund Scotland, will support initiatives ranging from sustainable aquaculture and fishing practices to marine litter reductio

A £22 million investment has been made into a scheme to increase investment in affordable homes and deliver more housing.

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its support for the construction of 2,800 mid-market rent homes with £100 million of investment. As announced as part of the 2024-25 Programme for Government, funding will be used alongside institutional investment – such as pension funds – to

Scotland is aiming to position itself as a global centre for green and sustainable finance and investment, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes spearheading efforts to collaborate with financial institutions. A new report from the Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services mak

The closure of Scotland's only oil refinery, Grangemouth, has put over 3,000 jobs at risk due to a ripple effect across the supply chain. The company has confirmed it will cease refining oil at the site during the second quarter of 2025 onwards due to global market pressures and competition from big

After Finance Secretary Shona Robison's £500 million budget cut announcement, First Minister John Swinney has revealed his 2024-25 Programme for Government (PfG). The programme includes efforts to stimulate economic growth, with a focus on attracting investment in renewable energy and infrastr

Ahead of the Programme for Government, Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK's largest food export, has urged the Scottish Government to cut the red tape hindering Scotland’s blue economy regulations and support sustainable growth in the sector. The appeal comes as Scotland&rsquo

Wbg has lauded the launch of the Scottish Government's Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund, predicting it will inspire a wave of young business owners. The fund, offering grants up to £250,000, aims to encourage innovative courses and projects for under-18s, highlighting entrepreneurship a

A fund to help businesses, charities and other organisations adopt fair work practices has opened for applications and has been launched at McAllister Litho Glasgow. Grants are available to implement changes such as the delivery of workplace training and processes that support flexible working and h