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Blueprint aims to make Scotland one of the ‘most innovative small nations’

A £100 million fund is being pledged as part of a blueprint which aims to make Scotland “one of the most innovative small nations in the world”.

The National (Scotland)

Ex-environment secretary who started DRS talks slates 'aggressive' UK Government

A FORMER environment secretary who kicked off the debate on launching a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland has condemed "aggressive"…

The National (Scotland)

Minister to highlight freeports and hydrogen during Spain trip

Two-day visit will take in meetings with energy firms, a hotel chain and the parent group of ScottishPower

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Construction begins at UK's first vertical spaceport after spending boost

CONSTRUCTION has begun at the UK’s first vertical launch spaceport in Sutherland as the project received a further spending boost.

The National (Scotland)

Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

Sutherland Spaceport will be home to the rocket company Orbex.

The Independent UK

Construction begins at Sutherland Spaceport

Further funding also confirmed, with Orbex starting a hiring spree ahead of rocket launches

Insider UK

Techscaler sets sights on creating more Scottish entrepreneurs

A 10-week education programme for founders has launched across Scotland

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'Ban employers who use unpaid trial shifts from public contracts', Government urged

Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer asked if the Scottish Government would consider “disqualifying” businesses that do not pay workers on trial…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland has 'left the launchpad' as leading European country for the space sector

Richard Lochhead said Scotland is now the leading European country for the sector.

The National (Scotland)

Fossil fuel firms lobbied Scottish ministers 'over 200 times under Nicola Sturgeon'

Research undertaken by Friends of the Earth (FoE) Scotland analysed the Scottish Government’s lobbying register

The National (Scotland)

'Significant concerns' over UK's Asia-Pacific trade deal, says Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government has said it has “serious concerns” after the UK’s Asia-Pacific trade deal was confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

AI and energy transition 'Scotland's two biggest challenges and opportunities'

Current Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work opines on the future of Scottish employment

Insider UK

Alister Jack 'regrets' lobby failure against whisky duty amid criticism from industry

ALISTER Jack has said he “regrets” his lobbying attempts against the alcohol duty increase failed in the face of criticism from…

The National (Scotland)

Unemployment rate in Scotland falls to record low as businesses face recruitment challenge

SNP minister Richard Lochhead admitted certain industries were continuing to struggle to recruit staff.

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Scottish Government working on ‘green job’ definition

Work with the Office for National Statistics has received responses from academics, businesses and charities

The National (Scotland)

The inside story of Kate Forbes's tumultuous leadership bid so far

EVER since Kate Forbes swooped in to save the Scottish Budget in spring 2020 after Derek Mackay was forced to resign as finance secretary in…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes loses endorsements after equal marriage comments

KATE Forbes has said her campaign to become Scotland’s next first minister is “absolutely not over” amid a row on her equal marriage views.

Daily Record

Scotland's employment rate at record high but workers face wages slashed by inflation

Roz Foyer of the STUC warned "the real story of Scotland’s latest labour market figures is falling real wages".

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Scotland's employment rate highest in UK in last quarter of 2022

Scotland's employment rate for the final quarter of 2022 was the highest of the four UK nations

Insider UK

Scotland’s employment rate reaches record high

Scotland now has the highest employment rate of the four UK nations, at 76.1%

The National (Scotland)

Scottish employment rate hits record high, new figures show

SCOTLAND’S employment rate has reached a record high despite new figures showing a small rise in the number of people out of work.

Daily Record

New employment support service in Ayrshire gives Ukrainian refugees a helping hand to find employment

Scottish Government Minister Richard Lochhead. cut the ribbon on the new office, in Ayr’s Carrick Street, on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland leading UK in green job creation, according to new report

SCOTLAND is leading the way in creating green jobs, according to a new report.

Insider UK

Real living wage requirement for those seeking grant funding

Scottish Government introduces new rules for businesses, enterprise agencies and public bodies from next July

The National (Scotland)

Grants to only be given to organisations in Scotland paying real living wage

GRANTS will only be given to organisations in Scotland who pay the real living wage from next July under new requirements.

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