Scottish Labour

More than 30 business figures have made a public commitment to support Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to be First Minister. The entrepreneurs and company owners say Mr Sarwar would be “transformational” for businesses who accuse the SNP of failing to understand the economy.

Plans to enable councils to raise the amount of council tax paid on empty and second homes will be included in a new Scottish Government consultation to help increase housing availability. First Minister Humza Yousaf will announce proposals at the Scottish Trades Union Congress today (Monday 17 Apri

Labour MP Ian Murray has urged the UK Government to ensure that pubs, restaurants and clubs do not miss out on compensation from insurance.

Scotland faces the prospect of a recession in the coming year if a No Deal Brexit occurs with £2 billion of investment aligned to be eradicated if uncertainty continues, warns Scotland's chief economist.