Scottish Government

Dalkeith-based social enterprise, the Energy Training Academy (ETA), specialising in offering high-quality training in the gas and renewables sector, has secured a £300,000 investment from the Catalyst Fund. The ETA was launched earlier this year by seasoned entrepreneurs Andrew Lamond an

With millions in funding secured, ETZ Ltd, a not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has unveiled its plans to build a transformative Energy Transition Skills Hub that aims to equip the workforce of the future with the skills industry n

Scotland is outpacing the UK in the growth of goods exports, according to figures from the HMRC Regional Trade Statistics for Q2 2023.

Research into the relationship between financial vulnerability and mental health, and the development of a portable system for monitoring hormonal fluctuations, are among the latest projects to have been backed by a national inward investment fund. The announcement coincides with the opening of a ne

Recent labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed a mixed picture for Scotland's workforce. For the period between May to July 2023, the employment rate in Scotland increased by 0.5 percentage points to 75.1%, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, up by

The Scottish Government's £42 million Techscaler programme has has assisted 387 start-ups during its inaugural year.

Four firms from Tayside and Fife have won a share of over £400,000 in funding to use in development of projects using 5G technology. The Tay5G challenge fund is a collaborative initiative under the Tay Cities Region Deal, in partnership with the Scotland 5G Centre and industry stakeholders.

The first phase of a new initiative to identify and nurture new entrepreneurial talent has been launched. Funding of up to £1.5 million will be delivered through the Pathways Pre-Start Fund this financial year to provide support, mentoring and advice services for people thinking about taking t

First Minister Humza Yousaf has laid out a comprehensive Programme for Government aimed at boosting Scotland’s economic growth, supporting small businesses, and combatting poverty. The programme includes 14 new bills focusing heavily on social welfare measures such as tenants' rights, free sch

Scottish Development International (SDI) has revealed a notable surge in Scotland’s export figures, showcasing the country’s robust global appeal in spite of recent economic headwinds.

Scotland's financial health has seen improvements in the past year, with particular emphasis on the country's growing fiscal balance, revealed in the latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures)

Leading figures from business, trade unions, equality groups and academia are coming together to advise the Scottish Government on its fair work agenda.

Energy firm Drax Group has received approval from the Scottish Government to construct a new £500 million underground pumped storage hydro plant at its existing Cruachan facility in Argyll. The decision, made through the Section 36 process, represents a significant step in Scotland's journey t

Clare Paterson writes about the initiatives and efforts undertaken by the Scottish Government and the construction industry to reform the process of construction procurement, discussing recent workshops focused on streamlining procurement, increasing collaboration, and improving outcomes. On average

Ahead of the 1 October licence applications deadline, housing minister Paul McLennan discusses the importance of the short term let licensing scheme in Scotland, looking at its benefits to tourism and local economies, and addressing potential safety and housing availability risks. A few weeks ago, I