
UK Economy Fallen far Behind EU Since Brexit
Six years on from the vote to leave the European Union (EU), the UK economy is trailing far behind our European rivals. Per capita...

Finance Committee warns of Huge Financial Challenges as Scotland recovers from Pandemic
After undertaking pre-budget scrutiny for 2022-23 and examining Scotland’s public finances in the wake of COVID-19, Holyrood’s Finance &...

Major Trading Partners increase EU Exports - Only Brexit UK loses out
Analysis from Eurostat has found exports from the UK to the European Union (EU) decreased by a staggering €16 billion (-17.1%) in the...

Support Local Producers during Scotland Food & Drink Fortnight
The industry body Scotland Food & Drink has launched its annual celebration of the sector, Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight. Now in its...

Record high in Number of Scottish Domiciled Students accepted into Scottish Universities
The number of Scottish domiciled students offered a place at Scottish universities is at a record high, up 10% to 31,070. University...

Applicants to Scottish Universities at a Record High
Scottish universities have seen a record number of prospective students applying to study for the academic year ahead, according to new...

Tourism and Hospitality Recruitment Campaign Launched
The SNP Government has launched a £100,000 recruitment drive encouraging people to choose a career in Scotland’s valued tourism and...

New Scottish Government Paper exposes Damaging Impact of Brexit
This week five years ago, people in Scotland were digesting the news that they were to leave the European Union (EU). It is not yet...

Scotland's Food and Drink Exports hammered by Brexit
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed its concern at the dramatic fall in food and drink exports from the UK to the EU since...

Brexit Red Tape costs Scottish Meat Industry £7.3 million in Two Months
Scotland’s red meat industry has already lost £7.3 million since Boris Johnson’s disastrous Brexit deal came into force on 01 January...