Scotland on track for slow GDP growth and population decline as part of UK

Under the current constitutional set up, Scotland is set for slow growth and population decline

SCOTLAND is set for slow GDP growth and population decline over the next 50 years under the current constitutional set-up, according to new figures.

The independent Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) found that Scotland would see growth of 0.9% per year between 2028-29 and 2071-72, compared to overall UK growth of 1.4% during the same period.