Scotland economy5 days agoBrewdog founder admits 'many mistakes' as hundreds lose jobs in saleJames Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.5 days ago6 days agoThe 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundantThe independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.6 days ago26 Feb 2026Pressure to make budgets add up as Holyrood election loomsParties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises26 Feb 202619 Jan 2026Football worth over £800m to Scottish economyResearch by the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the beautiful game supports more than 14,000 jobs across the country.19 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Highland Council pauses plans for 'tourist tax'Officials had advised the local authority to wait for details on a potential flat rate visitor levy.11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025How is Scotland's economy performing - and how can it improve?An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.10 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Highland Council advised to pause plans for a 'tourist tax'Council officials say the local authority should await further details on a potential flat rate visitor levy.8 Dec 202526 Nov 2025'Make-or-break' Budget falls short for oil industry as windfall tax staysNorth Sea producers say the tax, introduced when Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused oil prices to spike, is crippling the sector.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025What do businesses want from a balancing act Budget?The pressure on the chancellor from industry leader is to get inflation down and generate growth.25 Nov 2025...
