Councillors told to boot out bid for fourth Aldi store in Dundee
A supermarket chain’s bid to open a fourth shop in Dundee could fall at the first hurdle after planners called for its latest plan to be rejected by councillors.
Economy
No-deal Brexit could spark recession, report warns
A no-deal Brexit could lead to the UK’s first recession for a decade, according to new analysis.
Scots spent £1bn on takeaways last year, research shows
Scottish spending on takeaways increased by 9% last year to cross the £1 billion mark, according to new figures.
Dundee Dovetail staff ‘weren’t told deal fell through’ amid fears over firm’s future
Staff working at a local furniture firm claim to have not been kept in the picture over its future after it emerged the company may be running into difficulty.
Donald Trump calls on Federal Reserve to cut interest rates
Donald Trump has called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by at least a full percentage point “over a fairly short period of time”, saying it would make the US economy even better and would “greatly and quickly” enhance the global economy.
Gordon Brown predicts ‘very different’ response to future economic crash
Gordon Brown has suggested that the Government’s response to another potential economic downturn would be “very different” from his actions during the 2008 financial crash.
Nethergate sandwich shop venture given the go-ahead
A local businessman’s plans for a new sandwich shop in a former city centre bank have been given the go-ahead.
UK services sector unexpectedly grows in July
Growth in the UK’s key service industries picked up faster than predicted, but economists have still warned that the economy is “only just” avoiding recession.
Wind farm to give UK £2.4bn economic boost, report reveals
One of the world’s largest wind farms should provide a £2.4 billion boost to the economy over its lifetime, according to new research.
Up to 40 jobs to be created when new B&M store opens in Dundee, company confirms
Up to 40 jobs will be created when discount shop chain B&M opens its third Dundee store, the company has confirmed.
China’s economy growth cools further amid US tariff war
China’s economic growth slowed to its lowest level in a decade in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington.
Economy bounced back in May as car production recovered
The UK economy bounced back to monthly growth in May as a recovery in car production drove a rise in output.
Exile on Reform Street: ‘Second album syndrome’ hits city
It was meant to be the start of something tasty.
Construction output drops at sharpest rate since financial crisis
The UK’s construction output has plummeted at its steepest rate since 2009, as Brexit uncertainty and weaker demand hit all major areas of the industry.
Job Centre teams up with Forth Ports for warehouse jobs scheme
Jobseekers will have the opportunity to be trained up in warehousing in a new scheme run by Forth Ports and Dundee’s job centre.
REVEALED: Plans to ‘significantly’ revitalise Dundee dilapidated industrial estate to create new hub for city
Plans to “significantly” revitalise a dilapidated industrial estate and create a new trade counter for Dundee’s builders have been revealed.
Dundee ‘blighted’ with shop closures… but it’s not all bad news
A new report suggests Dundee’s high streets and retail parks have been “blighted” with closures in the last year.
Out-of-town firms ready to swoop on Dundee to pick up McGill contracts
The collapse of Dundee building firm McGill may lead to a rise in out-of-town firms coming into the city to pick up their abandoned contracts.
Laid-off McGill staff can’t hand back vehicles due to locked gates at Dundee site
The gates of McGill & Co remained locked yesterday as recently laid-off employees tried to return their company vehicles.
Closed Dundee pub could be given new lease of life by Heineken firm
Fresh plans have been unveiled to give a new lease of life to a once-popular city pub.