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Councils facing ‘huge’ costs from wage bills and energy, MSPs told

Councils are facing “huge” costs as a result of rising wage bills and energy inflation, MSPs have been told. Sarah Watters, director of resources at local government body Cosla, said there was a “mismatch” between what councils could afford and the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 13:30

Scotland

Government should invest extra £37m into clinical research, says charity

The Scottish Government should invest an extra £37 million in scientific research, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has said. A new report by the charity, released on Tuesday, found that Scotland’s chief scientist office provided per capita ...

08 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Businesses and households to ‘feel the squeeze’ in coming months, experts warn

Businesses already hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic could be about to “suffer further” as the “cost-of-living crisis really starts to bit”, economic experts have warned. The Fraser of Allander Institute said the resilience of firms ...

31 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Growth forecasts downgraded as Scots warned mortgage rates and prices could rise

High interest rates and inflation have led experts at a think tank to downgrade their economic forecasts for Scotland for the next two years. The Fraser of Allander Institute has also cautioned that there could be more price hikes and ...

30 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland’s economic recovery ‘a little ahead’ of UK, expert tells MPs

The Scottish economy is recovering “a little bit ahead” of the rest of the UK, but some sectors lag significantly behind, an economic expert has told MPs. Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee heard from Professor Mairi Spowage, ...

26 Jun 2023 at 17:44

Scotland

Just 9% of firms believe Scottish Government understands business, poll suggests

Just 9% of companies asked in a recent poll say the Scottish Government understands the business landscape in the country. The Fraser of Allander Institute spoke to 400 companies for its Scottish Business Monitor to gauge the ...

30 Aug 2023 at 09:55

Scotland

Economic outlook more optimistic after ‘stuttering’ year in 2023, experts say

The outlook for Scotland’s economy in 2024 is “more optimistic”, experts have said after a “disappointing” performance in 2023. Professor Mairi Spowage, director of the Fraser of Allander Institute think tank, said while ...

07 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Scottish Government can ease cost pressures with tax powers, report suggests

The Scottish Government can ease cost pressures by using devolved tax powers to generate revenue in the face of extreme financial pressures, an economic research institute has said. Strathclyde University’s Fraser of ...

12 Dec 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

Two-year recession then ‘sluggish’ growth forecast

A two-year recession followed by “sluggish” growth lies ahead for the UK economy, an economic research institute has said. The Fraser of Allander Institute published its commentary on the Bank of England’s economic ...

03 Nov 2022 at 18:03

Scotland

Reeves’ warnings of ‘difficult decisions’ could dent confidence, expert says

Warnings from the Chancellor about “difficult decisions” ahead of this month’s Budget could “dent” confidence for both businesses and consumers, a leading economist has warned. Professor Mairi Spowage, director of ...

04 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Experts downgrade forecast for Scottish economy amid ‘turbulent’ conditions

Experts have downgraded forecasts for Scotland’s economy amid warnings that conditions will be “turbulent and uncertain”. The Fraser of Allander Institute said the start of 2025 had seen “growing unease”, with ...

02 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Be honest about scale of financial challenges ahead of election, parties urged

Political parties in Scotland have been urged by a leading think tank to “be honest” with the electorate over the scale of the financial challenges facing the country. The Fraser of Allander Institute ...

20 Feb 2026 at 00:01

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