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When will the new £10 be launched?
Clydesdale Bank’s new £10 polymer bank note will enter circulation in two months’ time.
One in five have no savings to count on
New study findings show nearly one in five (21%) Scots have no savings to fall back on, while a third (33%) admit to not saving enough for the long term.
Fishing industry on a high, driven by better prices and a weak pound
New figures highlight the Scottish fishing industry’s major contribution to the UK fleet’s best economic performance in eight years.
Trade tariffs a “major risk” to food and drink sector
Post-Brexit trade tariffs pose a “major risk” to the performance of Britain’s £28 billion food and drink sector, an industry body has warned.
New studies signal more positive news for Scotland’s economy – but firms want access to the single market
Scottish business is enjoying its longest run of expansion in nearly two-and-a-half years but Brexit is casting a dark shadow over future prospects, new studies show.
Aberdeen missing out on Scottish industrial property boom
Knight Frank says Scotland’s industrial property market has enjoyed a “buoyant start” to 2017 despite woes in Aberdeen.
Lena Wilson bows out as head of Scottish Enterprise after nearly eight years
Scottish Enterprise (SE) said yesterday it was entering a “new phase" after chief executive Lena Wilson announced she was quitting the economic development quango.
Clydesdale Bank facing claims over past conduct
A group that was formed to gather claims against Royal Bank of Scotland over the conduct of its now defunct Global Restructuring Group has now turned its attention to Clydesdale Bank.
Have North Sea fishy favourites had their chips?
The leader of Scotland’s largest fishing industry body has dismissed claims that North Sea cod are getting smaller due to climate change.
Whisky-makers raise a glass to likely free trade deal with Japan
The trade body for Scotch whisky-makers toasted a political agreement on a new EU free trade deal with Japan yesterday.
Diageo says visitors are pouring into its distillery visitor centres
Scotland’s proud whisky heritage has attracted a record number of people through the doors of Diageo’s distilleries around the country.
Why are so many of Scotland’s budding young entrepreneurs losing their passion for business?
A leading bank says more needs to be done to translate youthful enthusiasm into entrepreneurship across Scotland.
Moray engineering firm delivers rail project on its doorstep
A Moray engineering and construction company is playing a key role in the railway development taking shape just a stone’s throw from its headquarters.
Is the economy that bad? Holidays begin and the Duke of York: Business week preview
A wave of facts and figures will hit Scotland this week as the Office for National Statistics and others do their best to shed light on progress or otherwise for the economy.
Bank’s snapshot of Scottish business contains good and bad news
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) says weak sterling has delivered a boost for Scottish exporters but also warns economic growth north of the border remains “fragile”.
Leading business group hatches plan to boost Scotland’s ailing economy
The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) and the Fraser of Allander Institute have teamed up to hatch a plan for reviving Scotland’s flagging economy.
Business group calls for clampdown on bad parking policies
A leading business group has warned that badly managed parking is hampering efforts to turn around Scotland’s high streets.
Whisky firm Edrington bats off economic and political turmoil
Whisky-maker Edrington has shrugged off “a difficult backdrop of economic and political volatility” to report a 30% jump in profits.
Ury House at the heart of FM Group’s ‘transformation’ plans
Scottish property developer FM Group has reinforced its reputation for breathing new life into listed buildings after investing £10million into two historic landmarks.
Another business week begins: What’s coming up that you need to know about?
Economic data is falling thick and fast this week as experts try to get a handle on the mood of the country's businesses amid all the political uncertainty.
Aberdeen’s ‘poo entrepreneur’ secures £500k for novel biotech therapy
A final-year medical student at Aberdeen University has secured £500,000 of seed finance to take forward his novel treatment for superbug infections.
Business group says it’s time to even up Scotland’s productivity
Closing major productivity gaps between different parts of Scotland could help to unlock up to £25billion of economic growth over the next decade, according to a leading business group.
Scots could face 5p charge for plastic straws in new green environment scheme
Scottish drinkers could face a 5p charge for plastic straws amid calls for the pub and club trade to clean up a growing environmental problem.
Re:markable re-brand for Investors in People Scoltand
Business improvement body Investors in People Scotland has been re-branded as Re:markable.
Grant Thornton says Scots firms need reassurance from Trump
Scottish companies need “reassurance and clarity” over US president Donald Trump’s tax plans, Grant Thornton said yesterday.
Martin Gilbert: Add it up – maths gives young people the very best chance of succeeding
I was glad to support the launch last month of KickStart Money, a ground-breaking collaborative project that aims initially to invest £1million in financial education for 18,000 children in 100 primary schools.
Anger over SSE chief’s 72% pay rise
The chief executive of energy giant SSE, who recently hit out at proposals to save consumers £100-a-year by capping bills, has been awarded a 72% pay rise.
Food and drink exports from Scotland up 11%
Scotland's food and drink exports have grown by more than 10% in a year, according to new figures.
New funding pot for Scottish firms could be worth £200m
Businesses looking for significant investment can claim a share of a £200million funding pot through a new scheme launched by the Scottish Government yesterday.
Is Aberdeen International Airport’s recovery back on?
A long-awaited return to growth at Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) is back on track after a small rise in passenger numbers in May.
North business chiefs call for stability and clarity
Business leaders in the north and north-east have appealed for stability and called for clarity from political leaders to boost the economy in the wake of the general election.
Robertson signs up former rugby professional
Former professional rugby player Ross McNulty has joined infrastructure group Robertson as a development director in its property division.
