Scotland’s economy continues to grow
GDP grew by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2017. (Scot Gov News Website) Scotland’s economy has remained resilient going into the second half of 2017 despite a challenging economic environment and continued Brexit uncertainty, the Economy Secretary has said. According to the latest GDP statistics published by the Scottish Government today, the Scottish economy […]
‘Staying within the Single Market is vital for Scotland’s future’
“Continued membership would maintain labour force” – Russell Staying within the Single Market is vital for securing Scotland’s future workforce, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell said today. (Article via www.gov.scot) Mr Russell visited Stoddart’s beef processing company in Broxburn, West Lothian and heard from the Managing Director about concerns […]
£756 million investment in affordable housing.
A 28% funding increase will help deliver at least 50,000 affordable homes over this Parliament, as announced in the Draft Budget by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay (article via www.gov.scot) In 2018/19, more than £756 million will be made available through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme – 28% higher than the previous year. The programme is […]
Scot Gov: Superfast broadband rollout to benefit rural areas
Prioritising rural Scotland (article via www.gov.scot) The first phase of the £600 million ‘Reaching 100%’ broadband programme will focus on delivering superfast broadband access to Scotland’s rural and island communities, to provide a truly national fibre network. The procurement will be made up of three regional Lots (North, Central and South), with each containing a […]
Scottish Budget: Record investment in health
inance Secretary highlights budget support for frontline NHS services (Article via www.gov.scot) Investment and reform of the health service will be prioritised, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay confirmed in his Draft Scottish Budget. Mr Mackay visited the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow to meet NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde staff and students in the teaching […]
Scottish Budget: £600 million for broadband
UK’s first universal superfast broadband programme launched (Article via www.gov.scot) Every home and business will have access to superfast broadband by 2021, as a result of a £600 million investment confirmed today by the Scottish Government. The announcement, made as part of the Scottish Government’s 2018-19 draft budget, marks the start of procurement for the […]
Scottish Budget: Most taxpayers to pay less than rest of UK
Additional revenues raised to protect NHS and other services (Article via www.gov.scot) More than two thirds of income taxpayers will pay less tax next year on their current income, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed as he published proposals to reform income tax in Scotland. The Draft Budget 2018-19 proposes a progressive income tax policy […]