Tag: economy

Scottish employment figures on the up

Jobs

Peter Laing - April 17, 2015

THE number of people in employment in Scotland has increased by 46,000 over the year, according to figures published today by the ONS. These numbers, which...

Scottish economy grows 0.6%

In Brief

Peter Laing - April 17, 2015

SCOTTISH GDP grew by 0.6 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2014, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. The latest Gross...

New research reveals £1.23 billion growth potential for Scotland’s economy

Business

Deadline News Journalist - November 5, 2014

A major new research project has revealed how family businesses and small and medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland have the potential to boost the...

MPs hopping mad after quango blows £125K on games day for staff

Scottish News

Peter Laing - October 7, 2012

SCOTTISH Enterprise staff spent £125,000 on bonding sessions which involved Sumo wrestler suits, space hoppers and hobby horses. Workers at the jobs quango also played...

Two-thirds of families say getting through 2012 will be tougher than last year

Scottish News

Peter Laing - March 20, 2012

NEW research suggests nearly two-thirds of families find paying their bills is harder now than it was a year ago. A third of households with...

SNP releases new budget for economic recovery

Scottish News

Guest - February 8, 2012

TRANSPORT, housing, health and digital projects will receive new investment to help boost the economy, John Swinney told Parliament today. The Finance Secretary confirmed during the...

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