Scottish Government

Scotland's Youth Guarantee will focus on identifying youth employment opportunities with employers in the financial services sector. Sandy Begbie, who led the Developing the Young Workforce Group that played a pivotal role in the delivery of the Edinburgh Guarantee to young people, was asked to writ

The Scottish Government has announced that five technology hubs will be established with £4 million to support the next generation of Scottish start-ups. This initial funding, announced today by finance secretary Kate Forbes on a visit to the CodeBase technology incubator in Edinburgh, will in

The Scottish Government is to set up a national training fund and jobs investment plan to support people at risk of redundancy or unemployment and create new jobs as part of Scotland's coronavirus recovery plan. Unveiled by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during the Programme for Government 2020-2021

The Scottish Government has announced a £160 million investment for forestry and agriculture.  An additional £100m was announced in the Programme for Government for Scottish Forestry to increase new planting, alongside £30m to Forestry and Land Scotland to expand national

A national network of technology hubs is being established to foster the next generation of Scottish start-ups, finance secretary Kate Forbes has told Parliament. The hubs, known as tech scalers, will deliver world-class training and mentoring for technology entrepreneurs while providing opportuniti

Two ambitious projects which will enhance key areas in West Dunbartonshire have received almost £100,000 in funding from the Scottish Government.  Balloch Station Square received £46,000 to improve the space in front of Balloch railway station and £50,000 was awarded to Dumbar

More people will be able to benefit from free debt advice following over £2.4 million of investment from the Scottish Government.

The culture and heritage sectors are to benefit from a £59 million funding package from the Scottish Government to protect jobs and help the industry weather the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.  A new £15m Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund will provide critical sup

Scotland’s tax revenues continued to increase in 2019-20, as overall revenues, including North Sea receipts, increased to a record £65.9 billion.  According to today’s Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures, Scotland's Onshore revenues grew by &po

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has called upon the Scottish Government make targeted tax cuts, issue cash payments and temporarily abolish town centre parking charges in an effort to reignite consumer confidence and draw shoppers back to Scottish high streets. 

The Scottish Government's Finance and Constitution Committee has launched a Call for Views on the impact of the Trade Bill 2020.

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has welcomed recommendations for developing a world-class technology sector in Scotland. Recognising the sector’s potential for innovation and high growth, a report from entrepreneur Mark Logan outlines ways of creating more jobs, increasing investment in Scottish

An £100 million investment into Moray’s future prosperity was given the seal of approval by UK and Scottish governments today.

The Scottish Government has announced a £1 million support fund for local businesses in Aberdeen who have been affected by the local lockdown restrictions which have been imposed in Aberdeen.

Scotland’s GDP increased by 5.7% in June, according to statistics announced today Scotland's chief statistician. The growth in the latest month follows an increase of 2.3% in May, and falls of 19.2% in April and 5.8% in March.