£13 billion food and drink sector is key to Scotland’s wealth
Scotland’s strong food and drink exports are an important asset Food and drink produce is a growing part of Scotland’s economy. This sector has high levels of turnover, employment and global exports....
View ArticleWelcoming the world: Scotland’s vibrant tourism sector
This year Scotland will be on the world stage like never before. With the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup golf competition, the Year of Homecoming and the MTV Europe music awards, 2014 is forecast to...
View ArticleConservatives voters should now support independence
Today the Scottish Conservative Party has published its report on further devolution. While going further than the lukewarm Labour version, it remains unambitious. Of the top seven sources of income,...
View ArticleClair Ridge and Scotland’s new oil boom
It’s facts not fear that will win the referendum debate. This is especially important when discussing the future of Scotland’s offshore revenue. Scotland has a strong and diverse economy with many...
View ArticleLeading economist Sir Donald Mackay backs independence: Scotland will be...
In a major boost to the campaign for a Yes vote for independence, former Chair of Scottish Enterprise Professor Sir Donald Mackay has set-out the economic benefits of an independent Scotland. In an...
View ArticleVote Yes to protect Scotland’s National Health Service
Independence protects Scotland’s National Health Service from Westminster cuts and privitisation. Scotland’s NHS remains dependent upon a reducing funding settlement from London. George Osborne has...
View ArticleDavid Cameron must answer questions on EU exit as Tory MP quits for Ukip
Douglas Carswell, Conservative Member of Parliament for Clachton in Essex, has amplified the pressure on the UK to leave the European Union by defecting to Ukip (the anti-EU party). Mr Carswell’s...
View ArticleFinancial giant backs independent Scotland’s economy to succeed
Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Asset Management (including Scottish Widows Investment Partnership), has backed the economy of an independent Scotland to be a success. The entrepreneur, who...
View ArticleMarket pressure builds on George Osborne to confirm currency union
Back in January Business for Scotland stated that financial markets and currency traders would pressure Westminster towards a currency union. We were right. The last few days has witnessed speculation...
View ArticleOn Thursday vote Yes to create more jobs for Scotland
An independent Scotland will have the power over investment and industry to create tens of thousands of new jobs in manufacturing, social care, the energy sector and by moving civil service jobs from...
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