Scotland economy11 Dec 2025Highland Council pauses plans for 'tourist tax'Officials had advised the local authority to wait for details on a potential flat rate visitor levy.11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025How is Scotland's economy performing - and how can it improve?An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.10 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Highland Council advised to pause plans for a 'tourist tax'Council officials say the local authority should await further details on a potential flat rate visitor levy.8 Dec 202526 Nov 2025'Make-or-break' Budget falls short for oil industry as windfall tax staysNorth Sea producers say the tax, introduced when Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused oil prices to spike, is crippling the sector.26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025What do businesses want from a balancing act Budget?The pressure on the chancellor from industry leader is to get inflation down and generate growth.25 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Scottish government aiming to issue first bonds in 2026-27Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.13 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Scotland's unemployment rate drops slightly to 3.7%The figure fell by 0.1% between July and September, while the overall UK rate increased to 5%.11 Nov 202510 Nov 2025Muscatelli report: What will it take to grow Scotland's economy?Prof Anton Muscatelli's report calls for a range of reforms to planning, business rates and skills in Scotland.10 Nov 202524 Oct 2025Decision on Highland tourist tax expected in DecemberCouncil officials have been analysing thousands of responses to plans for a 5% visitor levy.24 Oct 2025...
