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
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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
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 pressure. Ms Robison told parliament that this fiscal year Scotland is projected to face an additional £
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
The Scottish Government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish Government&rsqu
The Scottish Government has pledged up to £14.2 million over two years to support Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) in its bid to improve productivity and secure a sustainable future.
A recent survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has revealed growing concerns among Scottish businesses regarding taxation and recruitment, issues that could hinder Scotland's economic growth.
There were 19,632 homes built (completed) and 16,404 new builds started in the 2023-24 financial year, signalling a 17% drop (4,150) in comparison to the previous financial year.
Despite improved transparency, a Holyrood committee has found that inconsistency, bureaucracy, and inflexibility are still creating challenges for small businesses and third sector organisations looking to participate in public procurement. A decade on from the introduction of the Procurement Reform
CodeBase has announced the relaunching of CodeClan with three Scottish colleges and a Silicon Valley teaching programme for coding.
Protections for people who are in debt and experiencing mental health problems have been approved by the Scottish Parliament. The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Bill includes the power to bring in a pause on debt recovery action until six months after the person has finished treatment.
The Inward Investment Catalyst Fund from Interface and the Scottish Government is aimed at attracting businesses outwith Scotland, through developing partnerships with universities, research institutes, colleges and innovation centres.