Scottish Government

Economy

Monday 11/02/2013

Scotland's Macroeconomic framework [Economy]

Renowned economists present recommendations to Scottish ministers.

Friday 08/02/2013

Retail sales in Scotland [Economy]

Retail sales in Scotland continue to grow in 2012.

Retail Sales Index [Economy]

Retails Sales Index for Scotland Quarter 4 2012.

Thursday 07/02/2013

Swinney outlines Local Government Settlement [Economy]

Councils to share almost £10.3 billion next year.

Wednesday 06/02/2013

Further boosts to budget for growth [Economy]

Finance Secretary delivers extra funding for colleges and housing.

Monday 04/02/2013

Capital spending boosts the economy [Economy]

Strong progress on infrastructure plan supporting thousands of jobs

Friday 01/02/2013

GDP for Scotland Q3 2012 [Economy]

A National Statistics publication for Scotland

Scottish economy grows by 0.6 per cent [Economy]

Finance Secretary comments on GDP figures.

Wednesday 23/01/2013

2011 Global Connections [Economy]

Latest survey shows big increase in Scottish exports in 2011.

Tuesday 15/01/2013

Business opportunities of independence [Economy]

Scotland’s competitiveness would only improve through independence says Swinney.

Wednesday 19/12/2012

Swinney delivers on jobs and growth [Economy]

‘Shovel-ready’ economic stimulus of £205 million announced.

Friday 14/12/2012

Economic boost for Glasgow [Economy]

Investment to create new office and retail space.

Thursday 13/12/2012

Benefits overhaul [Economy]

Funding to help support vulnerable groups.

Wednesday 12/12/2012

Largest fall in unemployment rate for four years [Economy]

19,000 drop over latest quarter.

Public Sector Employment in Scotland [Economy]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Tuesday 11/12/2012

Independence preparations underway [Economy]

Finance Secretary sets out case for Independence to the House of Lords.

Sunday 09/12/2012

Fiscal Commission [Economy]

Group investigating establishment of fiscal and macro economic framework will report in New Year.

Wednesday 05/12/2012

Chancellor’s statement ‘halfway to common sense’ [Economy]

UK Government belatedly follows Scotland’s lead on capital.

Tuesday 04/12/2012

Accounts Commission reappoints members [Economy]

Deputy Chair and five members reappointed to the Accounts Commission.

Monday 03/12/2012

Historic first for the Scottish Parliament [Economy]

Swinney introduces first bill to raise Parliament revenue.