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Scotland

Rebalancing business rates must be top priority for new minister, says SNP MSP

Firms across Scotland have raised concerns about a recent revaluation of business rates.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK’s ‘anti-business policies’

Dave Doogan said policies such as the rise in employer national insurance contributions should be ‘scrapped as soon as possible’.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 18 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Fashion tycoon Scotland’s richest person for fifth year in row, rich list shows

The latest edition of The Sunday Times Rich List has been published.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

A shopper carrying bags in a high street

Scotland

Sales fall for second month in row amid ongoing conflict in Middle East

Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG show total sales in Scotland fell by 1.2% last month compared with April 2025.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

A woman carrying shopping bags while walking on a street

Scotland

Retail footfall down as Iran war saps consumer confidence, industry warns

Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Sensormatic show shopper footfall decreased 5.2% year-on-year in April.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 8 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Shadow chancellor warns SNP food price plan could cause ‘undersupply’ issue

Sir Mel Stride spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Edinburgh on Friday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Stephen Flynn calls for emergency financial support as UK faces ‘cliff edge’

The SNP Westminster leader warned that without action from Westminster the UK could be facing ‘economic catastrophe’.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 1 May 2026 · 3 min read

Alex Cole-Hamilton looking serious in front of some Lib Dem placards

Scotland

Lib Dems want to work with business leaders to help boost Scotland’s economy

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton stressed ‘fair economic growth’ is needed to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Survey shows ‘unfavourable divergence’ between north east firms and rest of UK

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce published its latest quarterly economic survey.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 24 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Economic outlook ‘highly uncertain’ after ‘shock’ of Gulf conflict, expert warns

Mairi Spowage, director of the Fraser of Allander Institute economic think tank, spoke out as its latest commentary was published.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 22 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Unemployment in Scotland increases slightly, figures show

The Office for National Statistics said the jobless rate for people aged 16 and older was 4.1% between December and February.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Workers walking on the pavement outside British Land offices

Scotland

Landlord British Land hikes guidance amid strong demand from AI firms

The FTSE 100 company saw shares lift higher in early trading on Tuesday as a result.

By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read