Marine Industry contributes £4.5 billion to Scottish economy. The marine industry was worth £4.5 billion to the economy and employed 45,700 workers in 2012, according to latest report published by Marine Scotland today.
Public Sector Employment Statistics for Scotland, released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician, show that over the year to Q4 2014, employment in the public sector in Scotland has decreased by 24,100 to 545,100. The decrease is largely due to the National Accounts reclassifications of Lloyds Banking Group plc.
The results of the December Agricultural Survey show that livestock numbers have generally increased since last year, though poultry numbers fell sharply. Scotland's Chief Statistician today released the latest results from the December Agricultural Survey.
Scottish scheme to receive backing from 2014-20 European Structural Funds. A new £76 million scheme to boost jobs and economic growth in Scotland's low carbon sector was unveiled today.
FM urges Scottish businesses to seize on European opportunities. Forging new relationships with businesses in Europe will see exports of Scottish goods rise and result in economic growth, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Employment level continues to increase. Labour Market Statistics published today by the ONS, covering November 2014 to January 2015, show that 2,611,000 people are now in work in Scotland, an increase of 48,000 compared to this time last year.
Scottish Government sets out first details on devolved benefits. Detailed information on the scale and reach of social security benefits to be devolved to Scotland has been published.
Two-year additional funding package to deliver landmark change. Funding of £200 million is to be allocated over two years to support the implementation of health and social care integration, the Health Secretary has announced today.
Almost 70 projects totalling around £7 billion will be under construction in 2015. Progress is well underway towards delivering major infrastructure projects across Scotland, Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown said today.
Rural Affairs Secretary: latest farm stats ‘underline need' for support. Delivering the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is an 'absolute priority' for the Scottish Government, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has said.
No new 20mph speed limits should be allowed until a Department for Transport study is published in 2017, says the Alliance of British Drivers (ABD). In 2014 the Department for Transport (DfT) began a three-year study into all the impacts of 20mph speed limits, including their effects on actual speeds, accidents, emissions and whether they encourage more people to walk or cycle.
Food Secretary welcomes plans for network of Local Good Food Champions. The decision of the Food Commission to establish a network of local good food champions to encourage the sourcing and selling of locally produced, in-season food in their areas, has been welcomed by Food Secretary Richard Lochhead.
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Scotland's Carbon Footprint: 1998-2012. This publication provides estimates of Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis; that is emissions that are associated with the spending of Scottish residents on goods and services, wherever in the world these emissions arise together with emissions directly generated by Scottish households.
Week Commencing 16th March 2015 Energy & Business Services The Meygen tidal energy project continues to progress, with arrival in Caithness of the steel to be used by JGC Engineering Services to fabricate the underwater structures in Phase 1 of the project. The steel arrived at Scrabster harbour and was safely offloaded by staff from JGC and H.
UK bill payers have just two weeks left to scoop the first £5,000 pot of cash as part of a new national campaign run by Bacs Payment Schemes Limited (Bacs), the people behind Direct Debit in the UK. With new research showing that the average annual outlay on *household and **personal commitments now stands at a whopping £11,400 per year, Bacs is helping to lighten the load for hard-pressed consumers with the launch of its 'Freedom Guaranteed' campaign, which offers bill payers the chance to win £5,000 each quarter in 2015, simply for paying those dreaded bills by Direct Debit.
Commenting on Banco Sabadell and TSB's £1.7bn takeover agreement, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at MoneySuperMarket said: "Banco Sabadell's successful takeover bid is recognition of the rapid growth success of TSB since the brand was re-launched in the UK. It is also a sign that the UK banking market is proving an attractive proposition for investors, especially in comparison to the rest of Europe.
Which? is joining forces with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to warn people not to rush into a decision they could later regret, as we calculate that the tax bill for using your pension pot to buy a Lamborghini would be enough to buy a Porsche. With just weeks to go until the Government's pension freedoms start giving people greater flexibility on how to use their savings, Which? is launching a free guide, supported by the ABI, to help people make the most of their Pension Wise session and secure a good deal for their hard-earned savings.
Keith Wade, Chief Economist and Strategist at Schroders, explains why he has pushed back his forecast for the first US interest rate hike following Janet Yellen's statement after the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting: "We have pushed back our forecast for the first US interest rate rise following the latest meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. The latest statement from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) had something for everyone, with both hawks and doves claiming it confirmed their views on the future path of rates.
The regeneration of Wick will be given another boost if the planning committee on 24th March 2015 as expected approve the building of a new Archive Centre for Nuclear records in the UK. The Highland council archive centre currently based at Wick library will also relocate to the new building where it will occupy a small part of it.
Highland Council Trading Standards are aware that Scam postcards are being delivered to residents' homes claiming that a parcel containing "jewellery" or valuables up to £50 is waiting for the homeowner. The message on the postcard states: "The office is attempting to reach you.
