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PwC: Scottish cities outperform UK average on skills for younger workforce and housing

Published 2 years ago

PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index shows three major Scottish cities improving their performance in the rankings of UK cities against last year’s Index.

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Doctor prescribes global expansion for Scottish seaweed firm

Published 2 years ago

Scottish seaweed supplement manufacturer, Doctor Seaweed, has announced plans for global expansion after attracting interest from major retailers in Europe and North America.

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Scotland attracts record equity investment of £953m in 2022

Published 2 years ago

Equity investment for Scottish businesses has hit an all-time high of £953 million in 2022, up by 26% from £754m the previous year, according to a report from Scottish Enterprise.

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Scottish salmon exports to Asia double to £24m

Published 2 years ago

Scottish salmon exports to Asia have seen a significant increase, doubling to £24 million in Q1 2023, owing to an upsurge in demand from China, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.

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International Scotland identifies key sectors for Scotland’s economic prosperity

Published 2 years ago

A comprehensive report has been issued by International Scotland, a consortium led by law firm CMS and the Fraser of Allander Institute, urging the Scottish Government to take immediate action to stimulate economic growth.

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Blockchain set to give Scotland’s economy £4.48bn boost by 2030

Published 2 years ago

A report, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise and conducted by Deep Knowledge Analytics, has forecast blockchain technology contributing £4.48 billion to Scotland’s GDP by 2030.

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Azets names Scottish executive Peter Gallanagh as UK CEO amidst organisational overhaul

Published 2 years ago

International advisory, compliance, and outsourcing group, Azets, has appointed Peter Gallanagh, previously regional CEO for Scotland and Northern England, as its new UK CEO.

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Scottish businesses experience 10% decline in rate bills following revaluation

Published 2 years ago

Scotland’s shops and eateries have experienced a decline in business rates, following the Scottish Government’s revaluation which commenced last month, resulting in an approximate 10% reduction in business rate bills.

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Fashion retailer Anders Holch Povlsen tops Scotland’s Rich List

Published 2 years ago

Anders Holch Povlsen, the Danish fashion magnate, has been named the wealthiest person in Scotland, according to The Sunday Times’ latest Rich List.

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Glasgow coffee roaster pours millions into sustainable roasting

Published 2 years ago

Scottish coffee roaster Matthew Algie has secured a multi-million-pound investment at its Glasgow production headquarters, to enhance production capabilities while aiming to be net-zero by 2035.

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Sumitomo’s £200m investment in subsea cable factory to boost Highlands green jobs

Published 2 years ago

In a significant boost to Scotland’s green energy sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries, a Japanese multinational corporation, has announced a £200 million investment in a new high-voltage subsea cable manufacturing plant.

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Steyn Group funds Carbon Capture Scotland’s ambition for largest carbon capture plant

Published 2 years ago

Supported by Thorntons, Dumfries and Galloway-based Carbon Capture Scotland has secured a seven-figure sum investment from Steyn Group to facilitate further growth.

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Port of Aberdeen returns stronger post-pandemic with £21.3m operating profit

Published 2 years ago

In a significant turnaround, the Port of Aberdeen has reported a return to pre-pandemic activity levels in 2022, a year ahead of predictions.

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Compack Cartons unveils new £13.5m facility in Livingston

Published 2 years ago

Today, Compack Cartons’ latest packaging facility in Livingston was inaugurated by the cabinet secretary for wellbeing economy, fair work and energy, Neil Gray, following a £13.5 million investment by Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging.

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Over 300 new jobs created as Topgolf Glasgow swings into action

Published 2 years ago

Entertainment venue Topgolf Glasgow has generated over 300 new jobs at its site in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire since its inauguration last year.

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