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Number of Scots in work falls for first time in almost two years, says RBS

Scotland’s private sector recorded a “grim” performance in December with the number of people in employment falling for the first time in almost two years, the Royal Bank of Scotland has said. The ongoing drop in business and challenging demand ...

16 Jan 2023 at 00:01

John Swinney: Energy support scheme for businesses may be ‘inadequate’

The UK’s new support scheme for business energy bills may be “inadequate” without reform of the energy market, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said. He responded to UK Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plans to slash the ...

21 Sept 2022 at 15:46

Scotland

Vast majority of hospitality firms feel Government ‘out of touch’, survey finds

A survey of hospitality companies has found almost all respondents feel the Scottish Government is out of touch with the business community. The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) surveyed more than 500 of its members around the ...

31 Jan 2024 at 12:21

Scotland

Scottish firms put prices at record rates as rising costs bite

Scottish firms put up their prices at a record rate last month amid “unprecedented inflationary pressures”, new analysis has shown, as rising costs continue to bite. Business activity north of the boarder rose at the fastest pace for ...

14 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Scottish GDP down 0.3% in second quarter

GDP in Scotland dropped by 0.3% in the second quarter of this year, new figures show. The Scottish Government statistics reveal the drop between April and June, compared to growth of 0.2% in the previous quarter. They also show an ...

01 Nov 2023 at 12:58

Scotland

Retail body urges Government to resist raising taxes ahead of budget

Ministers ought to resist raising taxes to help retailers struggling with changes in shopping habits, weaker demand and rising costs, according to a leading industry group. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has warned in a ...

29 Aug 2024 at 11:35

Scotland

Leadership and long-term thinking needed on costs crisis, says business chief

Solving the cost-of-living crisis will require leadership and long-term thinking, a business leader said as he urged the First Minister and Prime Minister to form an “economic coalition” with firms. Stephen Leckie, president ...

17 Nov 2022 at 21:05

UK services sector grows at fastest pace for nearly a year after spending boost

Activity in the UK’s services sector increased at the fastest rate in nearly a year in April, strengthening hopes that the economy is pulling itself out of a shallow recession, according to new data. The S&P Global UK ...

03 May 2024 at 10:56

Ireland

Some cost-of-living support measures will have to be extended, says Tanaiste

The Government will have to extend some of its financial supports for businesses and households due to the high cost of living, the Enterprise Minister has said. Leo Varadkar said consideration would be given to ...

07 Dec 2022 at 17:58

World

Disney laying off several hundred employees worldwide

The Walt Disney Company is laying off several hundred employees worldwide as the entertainment giant looks to trim some costs and adapt to evolving industry conditions. A Disney spokesperson confirmed the ...

03 Jun 2025 at 17:25

Scotland

Growth in private sector halted last month, report shows

August was the first time in seven months business activity in Scotland failed to expand, according to a report. The monthly purchase managers’ index (PMI) from the Royal Bank of Scotland shows private ...

11 Sept 2023 at 00:01

‘It doesn’t cut it’: Small businesses seek clarity on energy bill cap

Small business owners have voiced their concern and confusion after the Government announced its plan for an energy bill cap amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The wholesale cost of gas and ...

21 Sept 2022 at 13:57

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