A COMPETITIVE TAX SYSTEM AND SUPPORT WITH SKILLS SHORTAGES: SCOTLAND’S BUDGET WISHLIST REVEALED

A COMPETITIVE TAX SYSTEM AND SUPPORT WITH SKILLS SHORTAGES: SCOTLAND’S BUDGET WISHLIST REVEALED

To support their business and the country’s prosperity, Scottish firms want the Chancellor to prioritise a competitive tax system that incentivises growth at the Budget  Businesses seek support to introduce waste reduction and recycling programmes to help them align with the UK’s 2050 net zero target    Scotland’s businesses are…

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Scottish business confidence dips, although more firms look to hire

Business confidence in Scotland fell four points to 44% in October Firms’ optimism in their own trading prospects fell two points to 45%, while optimism in the economy dipped six points to 43% Overall UK business confidence dipped three points in October to 44% Business confidence in Scotland dipped by…

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Scottish business confidence rises in July

Business confidence in Scotland rose eight points to 51% in July Firms’ optimism in their own trading prospects rose by one point to 45%, while optimism in the economy climbed 15 points to 57% Overall UK confidence rose nine points to 50% Business confidence in Scotland rose eight points during…

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SCOTTISH BUSINESSES JOINT MOST CONFIDENT IN MAY

Business confidence in Scotland rose by 15 points to 57% in May – the joint highest level of any UK nation or region Firms’ optimism in their own trading prospects rose by 16 points to 60%, while optimism in the economy climbed 13 points to 53% Overall UK confidence rose…

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Scottish business confidence rises in April as firms’ economic outlook brightens

Scottish business confidence rose by one point to 42% in April Firms’ optimism in their own trading prospects fell 14 points to 44%, while optimism in the economy climbed 17 points to 40% Overall UK confidence held steady at 42% in April – the same level as in March and…

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Edinburgh nursery doubling capacity amid growth spurt

An Edinburgh nursery group is doubling the number of spaces for local children and creating 40 jobs, answering the call for more pre-school daycare in the city centre. St Margarets Nursery & Pre-school is taking a significant step in its growth journey as demand from locals continues to soar. Owned…

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SCOTLAND LEADS UK IN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN FEBRUARY

Scotland’s business confidence was the strongest in the UK in January, rising to 56% in February – up 14 points on January’s levels Scottish companies reported stronger confidence in both their own business prospects (up 11 points to 68%) and the wider economy (up 19 points to 46%), month-on-month This…

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Scottish businesses kick off 2024 with rise in confidence

Business confidence in Scotland rose 11 points to 42% in January. Scottish firms reported higher confidence in their own prospects, up 13 points to 57%. Overall UK business confidence increased by nine points in January to 44%, with firms’ outlook on the economy also up month-on-month by ten points (37%…

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Scottish firms pick productivity, training and hiring as top New Year’s resolutions

Bank of Scotland survey shows: A third (32%) of Scottish firms make New Year’s resolution to improve productivity as part of long-term plans More than a third (34%) of firms plan to invest in staff training and developing their business in the year ahead Almost half (49%) of firms also…

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