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UK manufacturers cut jobs as slump continues
British manufacturers cut jobs last month at the fastest rate since 2012 as pressures from Brexit and a global trade slowdown caused the sector’s longest decline since the financial crisis.
Accountancy firm brings Lena Wilson on board
Former Scottish Enterprise chief executive Lena Wilson is taking on a new role as chairwoman of Chiene + Tait (C+T), the accountancy firm has announced.
Frustrations put aside as focus turns to fish quotas
A Scottish fishing chief has summed up the Brexit frustrations of the catch sector in advance of the next round of talks over quotas for 2020.
Scottish GDP predicted to grow faster than UK
Scotland will outperform the rest of the UK in economic growth terms this year – but 2020 is expected to deliver a measly 1% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) throughout Britain.
Scotland’s aquaculture industry braced for £10million boost
Scotland’s aquaculture sector will benefit from a £10 million boost which, it is hoped, will help reaffirm its position as a global leader in innovation and seafood production.
Leadership programme open to new applicants
Scottish Enterprise (SE) is seeking applicants for its next Future Industry Leaders Programme.
Winter bargains boosted October’s selling figures
The Eastgate Centre in Inverness was among those to feel the benefit as bargain-hunting shoppers brought a slight boost to Scotland’s retail sector last month.
Airbnb guests set to spend £223m locally
Airbnb accommodation guests are on course to spend an estimated £223 million at restaurants and cafes around Scotland this year, the online marketplace has said.
Concern at number of shops lying unoccupied in Scotland’s town centres
The proportion of shops lying empty in Scotland’s town centres rose to more than one-in-10 last month, according to figures published today.
New mission for RBS head as reshuffle announced
New Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) chief executive Alison Rose unveiled a senior management reshuffle during her first day at the helm of the Scottish banking giant.
Salmon producer’s profits dip sharply
Mowi, the world’s largest producer of farmed salmon, has unveiled record third quarter turnover and volumes – but lower profits.
Fishing chief in warning about delay leaving CFP
Any further delay in taking the UK out of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) would be highly damaging for the Scottish fishing fleet, industry chiefs have warned.
Pivotal time for Scottish fishing fleet, says chief
The woman now at the helm of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has said the industry is at a “pivotal” point, with the looming Brexit deadline dictating the UK’s role in crunch end-of-year quota talks.
Cash splash to help Scots embrace digital skills
A total of £75,000 is up for grabs for digital skills projects across Scotland under a scheme aimed at inspiring young people to understand, create and use technology.
Figures for farm-raised salmon have taken a dip
The £2 billion-a-year Scottish salmon farming industry produced nearly 18% fewer fish during 2018, compared with the year before, official figures showed yesterday.
Value of catches rise but volume drops
New Scottish Government figures have revealed mixed fortunes for the country’s fishing fleet.
Snacks win Scotmid larger slice of the pie
Scotland’s largest independent co-operative has defied a gloomy retail climate to deliver higher profits and turnover.
Scots projects help Kier in ‘disappointing’ year
The Scottish construction operations of Kier Group have offset a “disappointing” performance for the diversified company across the UK.
SPONSORED: Scottish Franchise Week kickstarts efforts to make franchising a £1bn industry in Scotland by 2021
The Scottish franchise industry rallied together for a host of various networking and educational events as part of the British Franchise Association's (bfa) annual Scottish Franchise Week.
Huge leap for fish health
Fish farmers are expected to reap the rewards of new technology for detecting potentially dangerous plankton and algae.
Firms urged to prepare for a no-deal recession
Businesses throughout Scotland are being urged to prepare for a recession as the threat of a no-deal Brexit becomes “increasingly real”.
Fall in number of Scottish start-ups attributed to Brexit
The number of new start-ups in Scotland fell sharply last year and established firms scaled back their growth ambitions due to Brexit uncertainty, according to new data.
SPONSORED: Aberdeen based biopharmaceutical company heading to global stage
In just over two years since its inception, EnteroBiotix has advanced from a concept on a piece of paper to a reputable biopharmaceutical company delivering potentially life-saving medicinal products to patients across the UK and EU.
SPONSORED: Personal touch key to Volvo specialist’s 20 year success story
Ian Cattanach Car Sales, an independent Volvo Specialist in Inverness, has been attracting customers from across Scotland for over 20 years. They credit a personal approach to customer service for their continuing success.
SPONSORED: Excellence and innovation at BMI Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen
Located in the west end of Aberdeen, Albyn Hospital is the only independent hospital serving Grampian and the North of Scotland.
Public sector urged to lead way in timely bill payment
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engine room of the UK economy.
Bid to get best out of wind farm turbines
A cutting-edge technology firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, has teamed up with a Scottish university for a project aimed at boosting the output from wind farms.
David Smith: Supplying all the links in our business chain
Supply chains are critical to the success of our business ecosystem.
Matt Abraham: Flexibility and innovation are key to our past – and future
The history of the oil and gas supply chain in the UK is characterised by engineering expertise, learning hard lessons, our people’s incredible ability to get things done and a cycle of change.
Property value to rise by 14% over next four years
Scottish homeowners can expect the value of their properties to rise by 14% on average over the four years to 2022, a new report suggests.
Creation of a Scottish National Investment Bank is a go
MSPs have backed the creation of a Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), while also insisting they have a formal role in its future development.
Scottish firms crying out for ‘some sanity’ over Brexit
A new report says that Scots firms are “crying out for the return of some sanity” as politicians dither over Brexit.