Scotland economy

Football worth over £800m to Scottish economy

Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the beautiful game supports more than 14,000 jobs across the country.

Officials had advised the local authority to wait for details on a potential flat rate visitor levy.

An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.

Council officials say the local authority should await further details on a potential flat rate visitor levy.

North Sea producers say the tax, introduced when Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused oil prices to spike, is crippling the sector.

The pressure on the chancellor from industry leader is to get inflation down and generate growth.

Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.

The figure fell by 0.1% between July and September, while the overall UK rate increased to 5%.

Prof Anton Muscatelli's report calls for a range of reforms to planning, business rates and skills in Scotland.

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