Scottish Government

Economy

Sunday 16/06/2013

Joint study shows Scotland is outperforming UK [Economy]

Employment statistics gives insight into employment trends.

Thursday 13/06/2013

Tax Forum Considers Management Options [Economy]

Finance Secretary chaired the second Tax Consultation Forum today.

Wednesday 12/06/2013

£88 million to create 10,000 new youth jobs [Economy]

Salmond details fund to support youth employment and small business growth.

Coal freight charges welcomed [Economy]

Energy Minister welcomes ORR freight charges welcomed.

Wednesday 05/06/2013

Ernst & Young Attractiveness Survey [Economy]

New report praises Scotland's 'sparkling' investment performance.

Thursday 30/05/2013

Work to start on Inverness College [Economy]

Sturgeon hails ‘landmark’ building for the Highlands.

Wednesday 22/05/2013

Digital boost for SMEs [Economy]

Millions to develop business performance

FM unveils Glasgow 2014 Legacy training scheme [Economy]

One thousand training and volunteering places announced for jobless young Scots.

Pressure grows on UK Government to change course [Economy]

Swinney outlines economic opportunities of independence

Sunday 19/05/2013

Scotland's economic strengths [Economy]

First Minister and Deputy First Minister to set out the economic case for Scotland as an independent nation.

Monday 13/05/2013

Deputy First Minister opens Scotland community-shareholder wind farm [Economy]

£15.6 million, four-turbine Neilston Community Wind Farm today opened today.

Friday 10/05/2013

Energy Skills Scotland announced with double funding [Economy]

£6.5 million training boost for oil and gas, renewables and other energy industries

Support for strong banking sector in Scotland [Economy]

Swinney publishes Banking Strategy.

Wednesday 08/05/2013

Local area labour markets in Scotland [Economy]

Statistics from the annual population survey 2012

Wednesday 01/05/2013

Rise in Scottish retail sales [Economy]

Encouraging increase in volume and value of sales.

Sunday 28/04/2013

Community renewables powering ahead [Economy]

40 per cent of 2020 target already achieved.

Wednesday 24/04/2013

Scottish insolvency figures continue to fall [Economy]

New statistics released

Tuesday 23/04/2013

Independence would boost economic opportunities for Scotland [Economy]

A Shared Sterling zone is the best currency option for an independent Scotland.

Sunday 14/04/2013

Scotland’s Balance Sheet published [Economy]

Share of public sector debt lower than UK

Wednesday 10/04/2013

Pension costs more affordable in Scotland [Economy]

Analysis shows Scotland better placed than most of EU 15.