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Unions want a fairer, more equal nation with workers' voices at its heart, writes Roz Foyer

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Roz Foyer: Trade unions will work with the First Minister to help end policy failure

Mairi Gougeon believes the Scottish aquaculture industry “ticks all the boxes” regarding the First Minister’s governments priorities of economic growth and reaching net zero

Mairi Gougeon believes the Scottish aquaculture industry “ticks all the boxes” regarding the First Minister’s governments priorities of economic growth and reaching net zero

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Mairi Gougeon: Scotland's aquaculture industry plays pivotal economic role

Scotland welcomed its highest number of international visitors ever last year as growth returned to pre-pandemic levels, figures show

Scotland welcomed its highest number of international visitors ever last year as growth returned to pre-pandemic levels, figures show

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Tourism in Scotland returns to pre-Covid levels with record number of visitors

John Swinney speaks at the Barclays campus in Glasgow

John Swinney speaks at the Barclays campus in Glasgow

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John Swinney to demand 'more action and less strategies' from ministers in growth vow

Serious financial backing is needed to tackle a housing emergency

Serious financial backing is needed to tackle a housing emergency

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So Scotland has declared a housing emergency. Now what?

The Community Energy Coalition is calling for a new approach to retain sustainable energy in local communities and the revenue

The Community Energy Coalition is calling for a new approach to retain sustainable energy in local communities and the revenue

Community organisations

Campaign launched for more community ownership projects for renewable energy

Economy Secretary Kate Forbes has pledged an economy firing on all cylinders

Economy Secretary Kate Forbes has pledged an economy firing on all cylinders

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Scotonomics: The factors set to derail Kate Forbes's GDP plans

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney and Deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes, speak to the media

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney and Deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes, speak to the media

Believe in Scotland

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Does the Scottish Government really care about wellbeing economics?

Port of Aberdeen, the UK’s oldest existing business, has announced a record-breaking financial performance for 2023

Port of Aberdeen, the UK’s oldest existing business, has announced a record-breaking financial performance for 2023

Scottish shipping port announces record-breaking profits after expansion

A view of a turbine from the Esvagt Alba is seen at the Moray Offshore Windfarm East

A view of a turbine from the Esvagt Alba is seen at the Moray Offshore Windfarm East

'Nationally significant' Highland wind turbine port receives £100m funding boost

Companies can afford to cough up

Companies can afford to cough up

Department for Work and Pensions

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Allan Dorans: UK Government doesn't want to deal with this pensions scandal

First Minister John Swinney takes a closer look at the innovative vertical farm growth towers at the Crop Research Centre, during a visit to Intelligent Growth Solutions in Dundee

First Minister John Swinney takes a closer look at the innovative vertical farm growth towers at the Crop Research Centre, during a visit to Intelligent Growth Solutions in Dundee

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John Swinney: My government will drive economic growth to benefit everyone

John Swinney can take on questions around a Scottish currency

John Swinney can take on questions around a Scottish currency

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Scottish Currency Group is cautiously optimistic about what John Swinney can achieve

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was brought back to government because of the economy

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said she was brought back to government because of the economy

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Kate Forbes pledges to cut red tape to boost Scotland's economy

Concerns have been raised after the term 'wellbeing economy' was erased from the ministerial portfolio

Concerns have been raised after the term 'wellbeing economy' was erased from the ministerial portfolio

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'Short-sighted': Concern over removal of 'wellbeing economy' from ministerial brief

TSB has announced a number of closures across Scotland

TSB has announced a number of closures across Scotland

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TSB to close several branches across Scotland – see the full list

Recent Scottish first ministers have not broken with orthodoxy

Recent Scottish first ministers have not broken with orthodoxy

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Will the new FM break from mainstream economic orthodoxy?

Capitalism has mutated into a semi-religious mantra

Capitalism has mutated into a semi-religious mantra

AA Approved Contractor Scheme

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Capitalism has gone wrong – just as Stalinism was socialism gone wrong

Commuters on a train into Glasgow Central.

Commuters on a train into Glasgow Central.

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Richie Venton: Free public transport would benefit people and the planet

Scotland has one of the most foreign-owned economies in the world, writes Rory Hamilton

Scotland has one of the most foreign-owned economies in the world, writes Rory Hamilton

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The paradox at the heart of Scotland's economic strategy

The interest in the ScotWind auctions reveals a missed opportunity

The interest in the ScotWind auctions reveals a missed opportunity

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The paradox at the heart of a key Scottish economic strategy

The report attributed high interest rates and restrictive fiscal policy as main factors to the poor economic growth in the UK

The report attributed high interest rates and restrictive fiscal policy as main factors to the poor economic growth in the UK

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UK forecast to have worst-performing economy in G7 next year with sluggish growth

Kate Forbes and John Swinney sitting in the Parliament on Wednesday

Kate Forbes and John Swinney sitting in the Parliament on Wednesday

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Richard Murphy: Forbes or Swinney? Neither shows leadership on the economy

Scotland's economy is expected to see slow but steady growth in the medium term, according to a new report

Scotland's economy is expected to see slow but steady growth in the medium term, according to a new report

Scottish economy forecast to see slow, steady growth – new report

Humza Yousaf's resignation as first minister presents an opportunity

Humza Yousaf's resignation as first minister presents an opportunity

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Scotland deserves a new economic direction – and the key will be resilience

Scottish Labour are looking to regain seats in the central belt

Scottish Labour are looking to regain seats in the central belt

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Next SNP leader can use this strategy to beat Labour at election

Cruachan power station is located on the shores of Loch Awe, and has some parts which are 50 years old

Cruachan power station is located on the shores of Loch Awe, and has some parts which are 50 years old

Argyll and Bute Council

£80m refurbishment to hydro power station to massively boost energy generation

Last year’s UCI DH World Championships in Fort William saw speed racer Laurie Greenland narrowly miss out on the downhill win

Last year’s UCI DH World Championships in Fort William saw speed racer Laurie Greenland narrowly miss out on the downhill win

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Nevis Range chief calls for mountain biking to be on Scottish school curriculum

At Glasgow City Mission, volunteers serve lunch and dinner - and there is a gym, a music room, art classes, college classes and support in finding work available too

At Glasgow City Mission, volunteers serve lunch and dinner - and there is a gym, a music room, art classes, college classes and support in finding work available too

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Man who was homeless for 20 years: 'I volunteer to let people know there's a way out'

Landscape shot of Falkirk

Landscape shot of Falkirk

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Iconic Scottish tourist attraction generates £81 million ahead of 10th anniversary

Stornoway terminal has been upgraded

Stornoway terminal has been upgraded

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£49 million shipping project on Scottish island is completed

A generic view of the Edinburgh skyline

A generic view of the Edinburgh skyline

Business confidence in Scotland booms in two-year high, beating UK average

Scotland can make its voice heard through a convention

Scotland can make its voice heard through a convention

Believe in Scotland

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Scottish Constitutional Convention will be key in securing independence

Scotland's euro membership would raise five significant economic challenges

Scotland's euro membership would raise five significant economic challenges

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It's time to end debate on Scotland using euro after independence

Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray

Richard Lochhead, MSP for Moray

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Minister quizzed after decision deadline missed for wind farm

Shirley-Anne Somerville, Scotland's Social Justice Secretary

Shirley-Anne Somerville, Scotland's Social Justice Secretary

Cost of living crisis

Scottish winter benefit pays out more than £30m

Apex Hotels has purchased a historic hotel in Aberdeenshire

Apex Hotels has purchased a historic hotel in Aberdeenshire

Historic Scottish hotel and golf course in Aberdeenshire sold

Former staff members of the 13th Note who won their court case last week

Former staff members of the 13th Note who won their court case last week

Scottish bar workers speak out for the first time after winning court case

Prestigious brands are sold for more than the minimum unit price

Prestigious brands are sold for more than the minimum unit price

Minimum unit pricing

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Cost of premium Scotch whisky will not rise due to minimum pricing

Communities are struggling to cope as bank branches close across the country

Communities are struggling to cope as bank branches close across the country

Royal Bank of Scotland

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Communities ‘abandoned’ as more Scottish bank branches close

An olive hanging on an olive tree

An olive hanging on an olive tree

Climate Emergency

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Olive oil prices are through the roof. But there's a bigger problem

RAF Typhoon FGR4s preparing to take off, to conduct strikes against Houthi targets

RAF Typhoon FGR4s preparing to take off, to conduct strikes against Houthi targets

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Richard Murphy: Explaining the economic consequences of the UK's defence policy

He parrots his catchphrase but what does it actually mean?

He parrots his catchphrase but what does it actually mean?

Rishi Sunak says his ‘plan’ is working – but what exactly is it?

A bus journey over the border could prove profitable

A bus journey over the border could prove profitable

Counting the cost of minimum pricing when taking a trip to England

A Royal Bank of Scotland report found Scotland’s economy had grown third-fastest of the 12 nations and regions of the UK in March

A Royal Bank of Scotland report found Scotland’s economy had grown third-fastest of the 12 nations and regions of the UK in March

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'Doomsayers' must stop talking down Scotland's economy, top journalist warns

Jeremy Hunt welcomed the latest figures, although inflation still remains higher than what was predicted

Jeremy Hunt welcomed the latest figures, although inflation still remains higher than what was predicted

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UK inflation drops slightly but remains higher than predicted

Davos is a hub for the elite

Davos is a hub for the elite

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Why Bitcoin ISN'T the solution to our currency issues

HMS Vigilant Vanguard class nuclear submarine

HMS Vigilant Vanguard class nuclear submarine

Nuclear weapons

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Cancel Trident renewal and increase health and education spending, MPs told

Flamingo Land plan to go ahead despite flood risk branded 'grossly irresponsible'

Mairi McAllan welcomed the latest figures

Mairi McAllan welcomed the latest figures

Scotland's employment rate rises as UK sees decline

Jeremy Hunt is set to claim that the UK's economy is improving despite falling into recession

Jeremy Hunt is set to claim that the UK's economy is improving despite falling into recession

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Jeremy Hunt to insist UK economy is 'on the up' at major international meeting

Andover Business Improvement District

Scottish economy boosted by £13bn generated by public sector procurement

George Osborne and David Cameron listen as Ed Miliband responds to the Budget

George Osborne and David Cameron listen as Ed Miliband responds to the Budget

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We are still paying for George Osborne and David Cameron not understanding an economy

Two brothers walking on path at windfarm in Scotland

Two brothers walking on path at windfarm in Scotland

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George Kerevan: Politicians are shying away from hard choices that NEED made

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