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Glasgow city centre 10pm parking restriction plan put on hold
No changes on pay and display hours will take effect until 2025 at the earliest
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Ofgem approves £3.4 billion for Scotland to England electricity cable
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The new 'electricity superhighway' will connect Aberdeenshire to North Yorkshire when completed in 2029
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Ministers able to create rent control areas under Housing Bill proposals
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The legislation places a duty on councils to carry out assessments on the state of the private rented sector
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VisitScotland to close information centres and take ‘digital-first’ approach
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A total of 170 staff will be affected – but no compulsory redundancies are expected
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Scottish economy 'slowly recovering' in line with expectations
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Growth forecast remains unchanged at 0.6% in 2024, 1.1% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026
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Cashflow declines as high costs hammer Scottish businesses
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The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce survey also showed recruitment and investment challenges across the economy
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Regulator warns it could block oil and gas projects if they do not cut emissions
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Focus on reducing rig flaring and improving the amount of 'green' electricity used by the industry
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Ember secures £11 million in Series A round
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Ithaca Energy eyes deal with Eni
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Scottish Tourism Alliance announces new chair
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Position made vacant by Stephen Leckie's move to chair VisitScotland
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Artisanal Spirits Company reports 8% revenue rise
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N4 Property completes maiden acquisition
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Scottish business confidence falls in March
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Firms' optimism in their own prospects fell 10 points to 58%, while optimism in the economy dipped 23 points to 23%
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Scottish housebuilding slowed last year
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2022 was, however, a record high for affordable home completions
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Committee backs increase to minimum unit pricing
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Labour oil and gas plans could make UK ‘uninvestable’
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Energy industry body said investors require 'stability, predictability and fair returns'
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Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre opens
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Princess Royal cuts the ribbon on the new hub in the Highlands
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Rather than chasing money, we must focus on evolving the Scottish tech ecosystem
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Does quantum investment always equal growth?
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How does Stewart Milne's collapse affect the Scottish housing market?
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Scottish dentist dealmaking shows no signs of stopping
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My career in hospitality: Witchery and Prestonfield House owner James Thomson
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Why the culture sector's subsidy or bust approach must change
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Culture & Business Scotland's leader argues for a more sustainable strategy to reduce reliance on government grants
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Scottish financial services' hidden US giants grow larger
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Insider analyses why foreign institutions find Edinburgh and Glasgow such attractive places to base their tech-focused teams
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How to solve Scotland's renewable energy grid capacity problem
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The nation's net zero pursuit is being slowed by antiquated grid infrastructure designed for fossil fuels
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AG Barr reports 25% revenue rise to £400 million
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Emtelle acquires Ridgemount
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Wood stems losses with growth in sustainable solutions
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Aberdeen-headquartered engineering group upgrades its medium-term outlook, with 'significant free cash-flow' by 2025
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Clancy has designs on new Ayr United stand
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The North Stand is scheduled for completion this summer
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82% of Scottish business leaders concerned over tax divergence
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NorDan UK appoints new managing director
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Increasing popularity of mobile investing capitalised upon by those offering ownership in casks and bottles
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Mapped: Scottish house price rises by postcode
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NorDan UK appoints new managing director
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The Single Cask poaches senior duo from Scotch Malt Whisky Society
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QTS Group appoints new managing director
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Founder and current boss set to become group chair from the start of next month
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Diageo names new chair
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Former Civil Service boss and current SSE chair will take over when the incumbent retires next February
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Artisanal Spirits Company reports 8% revenue rise
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Wood stems losses with growth in sustainable solutions
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Aberdeen-headquartered engineering group upgrades its medium-term outlook, with 'significant free cash-flow' by 2025
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AG Barr reports 25% revenue rise to £400 million
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Glasgow City Council
Glasgow city centre 10pm parking restriction plan put on hold
No changes on pay and display hours will take effect until 2025 at the earliest
Cashflow declines as high costs hammer Scottish businesses
Scottish Chambers of Commerce
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce survey also showed recruitment and investment challenges across the economy
Scottish economy 'slowly recovering' in line with expectations
Fraser of Allander Institute
Growth forecast remains unchanged at 0.6% in 2024, 1.1% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026
Ofgem approves £3.4 billion for Scotland to England electricity cable
Energy
The new 'electricity superhighway' will connect Aberdeenshire to North Yorkshire when completed in 2029
Ministers able to create rent control areas under Housing Bill proposals
Scottish Government
The legislation places a duty on councils to carry out assessments on the state of the private rented sector
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Glasgow City Council
Glasgow city centre 10pm parking restriction plan put on hold
No changes on pay and display hours will take effect until 2025 at the earliest
Cashflow declines as high costs hammer Scottish businesses
Scottish Chambers of Commerce
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce survey also showed recruitment and investment challenges across the economy
Ofgem approves £3.4 billion for Scotland to England electricity cable
Energy
The new 'electricity superhighway' will connect Aberdeenshire to North Yorkshire when completed in 2029
Ministers able to create rent control areas under Housing Bill proposals
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The legislation places a duty on councils to carry out assessments on the state of the private rented sector
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Glasgow City Council
Glasgow city centre 10pm parking restriction plan put on hold
No changes on pay and display hours will take effect until 2025 at the earliest
Cashflow declines as high costs hammer Scottish businesses
Scottish Chambers of Commerce
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce survey also showed recruitment and investment challenges across the economy
Scottish economy 'slowly recovering' in line with expectations
Fraser of Allander Institute
Growth forecast remains unchanged at 0.6% in 2024, 1.1% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026
Ofgem approves £3.4 billion for Scotland to England electricity cable
Energy
The new 'electricity superhighway' will connect Aberdeenshire to North Yorkshire when completed in 2029
Ministers able to create rent control areas under Housing Bill proposals
Scottish Government
The legislation places a duty on councils to carry out assessments on the state of the private rented sector