Scottish Government delays VAT allocation over ‘enormous risk’
The Scottish Government has delayed the allocation of VAT from Westminster over “fundamental and quite profound concerns” about how it would be affected by Brexit.
Derek Mackay
Scottish Government announce u-turn on cutting air departure tax
The Scottish Government has announced it is abandoning plans to cut air departure tax after declaring a climate emergency.
Scotland’s economy outperforms UK in final three months of 2018
Scotland’s economy grew more than that of the UK in the final three months of 2018.
Labour government would not agree to indyref2, Richard Leonard claims
Richard Leonard has appeared to suggest a Labour government in Westminster would oppose granting a further referendum on Scottish independence.
Dundee to receive more than £700,000 to improve its high streets
Dundee is set to receive a six-figure boost from the Scottish Government to improve the city’s high streets.
EWAN GURR: No money to alleviate poverty an example of Holyrood’s lack of political vision
I travelled to the Scottish Parliament last week for the budget meeting with members of the Scottish Unemployed Workers’ Network (SUWN).
CBI Scotland warn of ‘long-term damage’ to economy over income tax
Scottish income tax rates must remain competitive with the rest of the UK or risk “long-term damage” to the economy, CBI Scotland has warned ahead of the Budget.
Dundee and Angus College wants to move into city’s doomed Michelin site
Plans to relocate Dundee and Angus College to the Michelin factory site could be put to bosses at the tyre giant as early as this week.
Michelin decided to close Dundee factory FOUR WEEKS before telling its workers
Workers at Michelin were the last to know their jobs had been scrapped, as the firm took four weeks to notify staff and held crunch talks with Scottish Government ministers.
VIDEO: Michelin workers angered after being told of Dundee closure by text message
Workers at the Michelin tyre factory in Dundee today told how news that the plant is to close with the loss of almost 850 jobs came "out of the blue" after they received text messages calling them to a meeting to confirm its closure.
Finance Secretary launches economic action plan
The Scottish Government has launched an economic action plan, including an £18 million fund for advanced manufacturing and the piloting of two new “productivity clubs” for businesses.
Firm creates 40 new jobs following AI investment
Almost 40 jobs will be created in Edinburgh following a £6.9 million investment in a new artificial intelligence (AI) software project.
NHS Tayside bosses hit out at Government spending cuts plan
NHS chiefs in Tayside have spoken out against plan to slash spending on improving the nation’s health.
SCOTTISH BUDGET: Income tax rises to 21p for folk earning over £24,000
Holyrood's Finance Secretary has insisted most Scots will pay less income tax next year, despite increasing charges for higher earners.
Warning as Finance Secretary says budget will boost local services
Holyrood Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said his budget would boost local services despite Labour claims a reduction in cash for councils would see the "heart ripped out of public services".