Economy Secretary Keith Brown announces SNP depute leadership bid
Economy Secretary Keith Brown has joined the contest to become the SNP’s new depute leader.
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Nearly every Carillion worker on Aberdeen bypass given new jobs on the project
Almost all the AWPR workers employed by the collapsed construction giant Carillion have gained new jobs on the project with other contractors.
Nearly every Carillion worker on Aberdeen bypass given new jobs on the project
Almost all the AWPR workers employed by the collapsed construction giant Carillion have gained new jobs on the project with other contractors.
Updated designs for A96 in Moray to be unveiled before end of month
New details about upgrades to Moray’s busiest road will be unveiled in the next two weeks.
Keith Brown: AWPR due for completion in a few months
Scotland’s transport bosses have hailed 2018 as a “defining year” for the north-east.
Trade increase hopes as rise in exports targeted
The Highlands and islands and Cairngorms areas have been chosen to take part in a new Scottish Government-led pilot programme aimed at increasing the number of companies exporting their products and services.
North-east rail link still on government radar
Hopes that a north-east railway line could be reopened have been renewed.
US investment ‘sign of Scots excellence’
A US venture with a seaweed harvesting firm based on Uist “shows the impact” American investment is having the length and breadth of Scotland, according to Scottish Economy Secretary Keith Brown.
VIDEO: Drone footage shows how AWPR has split farm in half
A land-owning couple, whose farm has been cut in half by the Aberdeen bypass, have been visited by the senior government minister heading up the project.
Plea for reconsideration of Fort George closure plans
“Brutal cuts” to Scottish military bases, including Fort George, should be reconsidered, according to Veterans Minister Keith Brown.
Business in the north: What’s coming this week?
One of the north and north-east’s best-known and most successful industries has become the centre of attention in the latest round of wrangling over post-Brexit trade deals.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish Government source claims minister snubbed amid row over cancelled meeting
A senior SNP minister has been snubbed by his UK counterpart in Westminster during his quest for answers over the Tory-DUP deal, according to a Scottish Government official.
HIE chairman to lead new national development board
The chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to lead a new board implementing changes to development agencies across the country.
Dual A96 options to go on show in Moray
Plans to dual the A96 road from Inverness to Aberdeen have reached a milestone with design options for a key stretch through Moray ready to be revealed.
Scottish economy minister visits new Inverurie health centre
A senior government minister has visited a new multimillion-pound health centre which is being created in a north-east town.
Keith Brown to unveil government’s infrastructure investment plan during Inverurie visit
Economy secretary Keith Brown will unveil the Scottish Government's infrastructure investment plan progress report in Inverurie today.
Claims north needs will become “secondary consideration” under government’s plans for HIE
Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has warned the needs of Highland businesses and communities will become a "secondary consideration" under Scottish Government plans for the north's development agency.
SNP minister chastised over claims officials “did not provide full information” on delays to AWPR
One of Holyrood's most influential committees has chastised the economy secretary amid claims officials "did not provide ... full information" about delays to the Aberdeen by-pass.
Tim Farron: HIE must be saved and I support the P&J in their campaign
Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, has thrown his weight behind the Press and Journal's campaign to keep Highlands and Islands Enterprise local.
Critical part of AWPR could be delayed by as much as a year
A crucial section of the Aberdeen by-pass could be delayed by as much as a year.
UK Government launches thinly-veiled attack on HIE board centralisation plans
The UK Government has launched a thinly-veiled attack on its Scottish counterparts' plans to centralise the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board.
How Keith Brown danced around Tavish Scott: A blow by blow account
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Tavish Scott: "Could you furnish the committee - I don't expect today, but in writing - with a specific list of all the organisations and individuals who said that a central board was the right solution?"
Brown demands action on military bases following Fort George closure
Keith Brown has urged the UK Government to commit to keeping military bases in Scotland amid swingeing cuts to the defence estate.
Minister behind plans to centralise HIE “refused to name anyone” that supports the move
The Scottish Government minister behind the plan to centralise the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) board has "refused to name anyone" that supports the move.
£250million Aberdeen city deal to be signed next week
High-level dignitaries from the UK and Scottish governments will jet to the Granite City on Monday to officially sign the £250million Aberdeen City Region Deal.
War of words escalates over Kinloss Army Barracks threat
A war of words over claims the SNP misled Moray residents about the possible closure of the Kinloss Army Barracks reached boiling point at Holyrood yesterday.
Minister to end “continual snub” and meet AWPR residents
New Transport Minister Humza Yousaf has agreed to meet residents affected by the Aberdeen bypass works - finally ending what has been branded a "continual snub" by SNP ministers.
Fears Highland economic agency could be “centralised by the back door” despite stay of execution
A Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will not be scrapped - but could face being "centralised by the back door".
Osborne urges May to take airports decision
Former chancellor George Osborne has urged Theresa May to get on with making a decision on airport expansion in the south-east of England.