Economists warn of slowing growth in UK jobs
The UK’s strong jobs market is in danger of stagnating, economists have warned as unemployment remained at a record low in the latest figures.
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Milestone for Hinkley Point C nuclear power station
The new multibillion-pound Hinkley Point C nuclear power station has reached its biggest milestone with completion of the base for the first reactor.
CBI boss warns Tory leadership hopefuls of ‘severe’ damage from no-deal Brexit
Tory leadership contenders have been warned that a no-deal Brexit would cause “severe” damage to British business.
Business leaders bemoan wasted days of Brexit chaos
Business leaders repeated calls for an end to the uncertainty over Brexit after so many “wasted” days.
North company picks up rural business of year award
A Wick-based company that manufactures Kelvin probe measurement systems has been named rural business of the year at the annual Amazon Growing Business Awards.
Country could be harmed by ‘slow Brexit talks’
British business leaders have warned that Brexit talks are too slow and could harm the economy.
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.
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.
Latest figures show drop in Scottish unemployment
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000 in the first three months of the year to 120,000, according to the latest official figures.
Business grows for hotel and bars – but price increases on the way
Business for hotels, bars, restaurants, travel and leisure in the UK rose at the fastest pace in over two years, research covering the service sector in the quarter to February has found.
Service sector less optimistic as profitabliity falls – CBI
The service sector saw a decline in optimism in the three months to November, although the fall was less sharp than in the previous quarter, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Service Sector Survey.
Number 10 denies U-turn over plans to represent workers on company boards
The Prime Minister has denied watering down plans for workers to be represented on company boards.
CBI chief addresses the nation
Devolution settlements must be used to unlock growth across the UK and not create new barriers to business, CBI director-general Carolyn Fairburn will say today.
Number of women on boards target set to rise
Pressure on companies to boost representation of women on their management boards is expected to rise this week as a new report shows a diversity push has fallen short.
Manufacturers feeling positive despite export drop
Growth among smaller and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers remained positive in the three months to July, but exports dragged down overall performance, according research
CBI chief warns of “devolution cracks”
The head of a leading business group will today warn the UK Government against rushing into "devolution by deadline".
Conservative Conference: PM’s speech gets mixed response
David Cameron's speech at the Conservative conference was branded "shameless" by opponents but hailed as "morally right" by supporters last night.
Labour conference: Mixed reaction to Ed Miliband’s speech
Ed Miliband's conference speech was hailed as "visionary" by supporters last night while being derided by opponents as "sixth form socialism".
David Cameron brands independence “great unknown”
David Cameron has warned that there is just three weeks left to stop Scottish independence from derailing the economic recovery and plunging the nation into the "great unknown".
David Cameron hails subsea sector on campaign trail
Prime Minister David Cameron will highlight the north-east's world-leading subsea industry today as he issues a fresh plea for Scots to reject independence.
Service industry slowdown could “ease” the pace of recovery
The UK service industry - the main driver of economic growth across Britain - suffered a slowdown in the three months to August, new figures show.
Banking boss says Scots firms fear independence
The prospect of a referendum Yes vote in September continues to cause anxiety among financial service firms, a retail banking expert says.
CBI president signals ongoing battle against Yes vote
The president of the CBI will vow today that the recent row over its campaign against independence would not stop the business group raising questions "without fear or favour".
Scotland’s private sector shows growth
The Bank of Scotland's latest purchasing managers' index (PMI) shows continued economic growth in Scotland's private sector last month.