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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

Insider UK · May 23, 2023

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) · May 5, 2023

Construction begins on ‘carbon neutral’ Sutherland Spaceport

Sutherland Spaceport will be home to the rocket company Orbex.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

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Construction begins at Sutherland Spaceport

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

Insider UK · May 4, 2023

Techscaler sets sights on creating more Scottish entrepreneurs

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

Insider UK · May 3, 2023

'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) · Apr 27, 2023

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) · Apr 27, 2023

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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) · Apr 23, 2023

'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) · Mar 31, 2023

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 · Mar 30, 2023

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) · Mar 16, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Scottish Government working on ‘green job’ definition

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

Insider UK · Mar 9, 2023

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) · Feb 21, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

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 · Feb 14, 2023

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".

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

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 · Jan 17, 2023

Scotland’s employment rate reaches record high

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

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2023

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 · Jan 14, 2023

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) · Dec 12, 2022

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 · Dec 6, 2022

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) · Dec 6, 2022

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.

Insider UK · Nov 22, 2022

UK Government 'must replace' lost EU funding for Scottish projects

Projects which have benefited from £72.5m of European Territorial Co-operation grants may be unable to continue

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022

UK's anti-Europe stance threatens Scottish science schemes, SNP warn

SCOTLAND faces the risk of an innovation drought if Westminster ditches a European funding programme, a Government minister has warned.

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