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Energy networks to secure low carbon future
13th March 2019
The role our energy networks will need to play if we are to secure a low carbon future has been outlined. The Electricity and Gas Networks Vision Statement follows extensive engagement with stakeholders including consumer representatives, Scotland’s electricity and gas network businesses and the energy regulator Ofgem. The Statement: Underlines the need for our electricity…
This week: 01/03/19
1st March 2019
Fair Work Action Plan A range of measures to support employers to embed fairer working practices have been set out in a new Fair Work Action Plan. Business and Fair Work Minister Jamie Hepburn said the action plan includes a commitment to a new benchmarking tool to help employers assess their current practices and to…
This week: 22/02/19
22nd February 2019
Economic Impact of ‘No Deal’ Brexit A ‘No Deal’ Brexit could have a dramatic impact on Scotland’s economy, with the potential for national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to fall by up to 7%, according to a new report by the Scottish Government’s Chief Economist. The paper, ‘No Deal’ Brexit – Economic Implications for Scotland, sets…
This week: 15/02/19
15th February 2019
State of the Economy Scotland’s Chief Economist, Gary Gillespie, published his State of the Economy Report in which he warns that intensifying Brexit uncertainty is causing concern and is already impacting key economic indicators in Scotland. Read more SNIB consultation analysis This week saw the first of many milestones for the Scottish National Investment Bank…
This week: 01/2/19
1st February 2019
Stage 1 budget debate Yesterday’s debate at parliament saw stage one of the budget passed with health services, the economy and public services benefiting from more than £2 billion of additional spend. As he confirmed an agreement had been reached that will see the Scottish Budget passed at all stages by the Scottish Parliament, Finance…
This week: 25/01
25th January 2019
Labour Market Statistics Labour Market Statistics, published by ONS, show that: 2,641,000 people are now in work in Scotland Unemployment in Scotland fell to 3.6%, the lowest rate on record Scotland’s female employment rate is 71.5%, higher than the UK rate of 71.2% Scotland’s youth employment rate is 60.7%, higher than the UK rate of…
This week: 18/01
18th January 2019
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay announced that West Lothian is to get 3,450 new homes as part of the Winchburgh development – one of the UK’s biggest housing-linked infrastructure projects. Read more Trade, Investment and Innovation Minister Ivan McKee met with inspiring participants of the CBI Leadership Programme at Bute House, discussing Scottish Government…
This week: 11/01/19
11th January 2019
Tay Cities Investment The First Minister announced an additional £50 million investment in the Tay cities area to support manufacturing, businesses and the delivery of the Cross Tay Link Road. Read more FiSAB Meeting Economy Secretary Derek Mackay and Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes attended the first FiSAB meeting of the year to discuss skills,…
This week: 14/12/18
14th December 2018
Budget Economy Secretary Derek Mackay presented the Scottish Government’s 2019-20 spending plans to the Scottish Parliament. Mr Mackay said the budget will seek to strengthen Scotland’s economy and deliver long term investments to transform public services. Read more Labour Market stats Labour Market Statistics, published this week show that: 2,633,000 people are now in work…
This week 7/11
7th December 2018
Small Business Saturday Did you know there are over 340,000 small businesses in Scotland? The Scottish Government is investing over £1.25 billion in City Region Deals, looking to benefit small businesses by invigorating local economies. Read more here Review of employability services Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills Jamie Hepburn announced how the…