Day: January 8, 2018

Scottish business confidence steady … but among lowest in UK 

 

  • Business confidence in Scotland drops slightly from July but remains among lowest in UK
  • Investment intentions remain level for second year running
  • More businesses expect to cut jobs during the next six months than expect to create them
  • Economic uncertainty remains greatest risk to firms

Scottish businesses have reported the second lowest confidence rates in the country amid market uncertainty and concern over weak domestic demand, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Bank of Scotland. Continue reading Scottish business confidence steady … but among lowest in UK 

No big deal? Communities must be involved in City Deals, says Holyrood committee

There are significant issues with Scotland’s City Region Deals that must be addressed, according to a Holyrood Committee’s Deal or No Deal report. In the report published today, the Local Government and Communities Committee recognises that these Deals are in their infancy but outlines a number of concerns on the economic growth projects. Continue reading No big deal? Communities must be involved in City Deals, says Holyrood committee

Keeping Scotland in Europe: next few months offer “window of opportunity,” says FM

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today that the first few months of 2018 are a window of opportunity for all those working to protect Scotland’s place in Europe and particularly our membership of the European Single Market.  Continue reading Keeping Scotland in Europe: next few months offer “window of opportunity,” says FM