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Inward investment success - Record share of UK projects secured despite global instabilities

Nearly one in six inward investment projects in the UK last year were secured in Scotland, according to new data published by EY.   The record share of the market cements the country's position as the UK’s top destination outside of London - for the tenth year in a row – while Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow remain among the top 10 UK cities for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects outside of London.  

The Mixed Economy Is Vital

The mixed economy isn't flashy, but it works.   In a world of market failure, it’s time to rebuild the balance between state and private enterprise..  

Rise in school leavers in positive destinations.

Statistics have been released today on the destinations of 2023-24 school leavers from Scotland's publicly funded schools nine months after the end of the school year.   Among 2023-24 school leavers, 93.1% were in a positive follow-up destination (including Higher Education, Further Education, Employment, Training, Personal Skills Development and Voluntary Work).  

Building positive relationships in schools

New guidance setting out a range of approaches for schools to consider when responding to behaviour has been published.   Developed with input from headteachers, teaching unions, local government and educational psychologists, the guidance promotes building positive relationships and behaviour across the whole school community.  

British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal

British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal as further details announced.   UK aerospace sector to see tariffs removed completely as further progress is made on the UK-US trade deal.  

Borrowing costs rise to a record high on credit cards - Time To Reduce Borrowing As Rates Rise

Moneyfacts UK Unsecured Lending Trends Treasury Report data, which studies the UK personal finance market (Credit Cards, Personal Loans and Overdrafts), reveals the cost to borrow on credit cards rose to a record high during Q2 2025.   The average length of 0% introductory terms for purchases and balance transfers rose to its lengthiest point in almost two years.  

Almost all the economics taught, and which informs our politics, is completely rubbish

Economics, as it is now taught, is almost total rubbish.   No wonder the world is in a mess when political decisions are based on this nonsense..  

New Scottish Technology Council

An expert group will assist Ministers on how to maximise the economic benefits of Scotland's multi-billion technology sector.   A new Scottish Technology Council will help shape policy, provide a link between businesses and the Scottish Government and promote Scottish tech companies on the international stage.  

Universal Winter Fuel Payments In Scotland

First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that pensioners in Scotland will receive no less than they would under the new UK Winter Fuel Payment scheme.   During a speech on public service reform and preventative public health measures to ensure Scots live longer, healthier, wealthier lives, the First Minister confirmed further details of the Winter Fuel Payment scheme will be set out in due course and that ‘the Scottish Government will always seek what is best for Scotland's pensioners’.  

Podcast - Financing the UK Energy Transition with Deloitte

Accelerating the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system will require substantial investment—much of which must come from private capital.   Energy providers, investors, policymakers, and consumers each have a critical role to play in ensuring that investment in low-carbon infrastructure and technology scales up rapidly enough to meet the UK's net zero targets.