GDP

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/National World

Spending figures show Scottish Government is running on empty - John McLellan

Dream Magic Superfood

West Lothian business to exhibit innovative 'greens powders' products at Royal H...

Steven Smillie, Allica Bank's Relationship Manager for Scotland

Scottish SMEs losing out on nearly £370 million a year in ‘missing interest’, ne...

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%

The UK's economy has grown by 0.2% in August, with car manufacturing leading the economic boost over the past three months. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK economy grew by 0.2% in August as service sector provides boost

UK economy records zero growth in February - ONS

Dismal weather heralds the arrival of the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as people shop in the centre of Bolton.

UK economy will be the only one to shrink in 2023, warns IMF

The Met Police have ordered German Audi A8 vehicles

Readers' letters: Never mind Brexit, thanks for passport

The hospitality and tourism sector, encompassing the likes of pubs, hotels and restaurants, has been facing massive inflationary pressures.

Hospitality and tourism firms hardest hit amid soaring food and energy inflation

Readers' letters: Tories and Labour fail to mention Brexit

Readers' letters: The UK is becoming a failed state

Readers' letters: Brexit is proving a massive mistake

We should welcome, not fear, a decline in the Scottish population

Readers' letters: Smaller population is good for Scotland

The Queen officially opens the Crossrail line in London named after her

Readers' letters: ‘Poor little Scotland’ is being held back

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak holds a press conference in the Downing Street briefing room

Readers' letters: Financial disaster of Brexit mounts
Brexit is the gift that keeps on taking. The latest evidence is last week’s OBR report that blames Brexit for the UK missing “out on much of the recovery in global trade.”
By The Newsroom

Readers' letters: Brexit is proving a very costly mistake

Liz McAreavey

‘Business for Good’ is the new direction of travel - Liz McAreavey

The colourful surroundings made this young patient's stay a more positive experience.

Edinburgh kids surgery charity hits landmark £1 billion

Boris Johnson's policies are at odds with his jocular image, says Kenny MacAskill (Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Export decline shows disaster of Brexit

Outdoor dining opened again in April, the first month the quarterly ONS data includes, and further restrictions were lifted in May. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

UK economy enjoys 'robust' second-quarter rebound as lockdown measures ease

Green Party MSP Lorna Slater

Scottish Tory MPs’ shame over aid cuts - Lorna Slater

UK has the lowest level of wealth per head of population of all countries in north-west Europe

Readers' letters: Scotland is shackled as part of a UK which is the economic sic...

Deputy charge nurse Katie McIntosh giving Clinical Lead of Outpatient Theatres Andrew Mencnarowski, a Covid vaccine at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, on December 8.

Readers' letters: Time to open up again after vaccinations

Liz McAreavey

Trust in leadership is crucial to rebuilding our economy - Liz McAreavey

Liz McAreavey, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is bringing businesses together to help drive the ...

Rishi Sunak could announced the unfreezing of fuel duty and a freeze on personal allowances at his next budget in March, a move being described as a 'stealth tax raid' (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak could launch a 'stealth tax raid' with next month's budget - here's ... Alex Nelson

Many businesses have failed to survive 2020 amid a rollercoaster ride for the UK economy.

UK economy suffers biggest slump on record... but avoids double-dip recession

This year’s survey shows that Edinburgh has been less affected economically than other cities. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh ranks best-performing UK city during pandemic

Output from the construction sector was one of the few bright spots in the latest GDP data as the crucial services sector suffered a slump. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

UK hurtling towards fresh recession after 'alarming' GDP figures

The UK is on course for its first 'double dip’ recession in 50 years - but what ...

Scotland can follow Irish route to success - your views

The UK economy has recovered from a recession - but are things back to normal?

An extension to the furlough scheme could save 61,000 jobs in Scotland, the Scottish Government has said.

Nicola Sturgeon 'hopeful' furlough scheme could be extended

Street performers draw a crowd during last year's Edinburgh Festival (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Festivals' balancing act is crucial to recovery – Julia Amour

The coronavirus pandemic has already led to the closure of businesses and the loss of jobs (Getty Images)

UK coronavirus recession 2020: what the biggest economic downturn in 11 years me...

Construction work is starting up again (Picture: PA)

Why Scotland must be bold – Steve Cardownie

The initiative would allow international arrivals to live on the island while working remotely

Work from home in Barbados: Caribbean island plans a “Barbados Welcome Stamp” to...

Labour want to enshrine the human right to food in Scots law (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Why Scotland must focus on tackling poverty, not independence – Ian Murray MP

Upon arrival in Mallorca, they passed signs instructing tourists to keep their hands clean through regular washing, and to keep their face masks on while in the airport. (Credit: Shutterstock)

German tourists are now allowed to fly to Spain for 'safe corridor' trial - here...

Compared to other countries internationally the number of bank holidays in the UK is low, with just eight taking place annually. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Here’s why you could get an extra bank holiday this year

Tourism is one of the cornerstones of Edinburgh's economy.

Fears Scottish tourism is on 'brink of collapse'

The UK economy plunged 5.8% in March as the coronavirus crisis took hold

UK economy sees worst slump since 2008 after activity in March hits record low

Sicily will pay money towards your flights and hotel costs if you visit later th...

The new measures aim to aid businesses through the ongoing health crisis (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to turn into takeaways during the coronavir...

The Chancellor said the government would stand behind businesses small and large (Photo by Matt Dunham - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Government to offer hospitality businesses loans worth £330bn

Britain's Chancellor Rishi Sunak, left, is flanked by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he pledged new support for British businesses. Picture: AP Photo/Matt Dunham

Coronavirus briefing: Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledges £330bn to support British b...

Edinburgh’s Christmas market attracted vast crowds of tourists and locals alike (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Edinburgh tourism row: Why animosity and conflict are not helping – Gordon Dewar

Andrew Neil gave Nicola Sturgeon a tough time during their interview. Picture: BBC

General election: Sturgeon’s policy doesn’t stand up to scrutiny – Ian Murray

The CSJ, which is headed by Iain Duncan Smith, wants faster increases to the pension age.

State pension age 'should be raised to 75 by 2035' - Iain Duncan-Smith led think...

Delivering a TED talk in Edinburgh, Ms. Sturgeon argued the "limitations" of using GDP as a measure of success were "all too obvious". Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland can help build a 'happier world'

Middle class: How can someone earning £20,000 afford to send their children to private school?

Middle-class being wiped out as we head back to Victorian times – Helen Martin

The report argues that, had UK voters opted to remain, the economy would have been in a much stronger position, instead of underperforming and lagging behind other advanced economies. Picture: PA

UK economy ‘losing £600m because of Brexit every week’

Angela Crawley says the benefits of a four-day week could include greater productivity, better gender equality and more time for families

Four-day week: Read this and you’ll be convinced it makes sense – Angela Crawley

How the UK voted on Leave and Remain

How Brexit will hit different UK regions and industries