Uncertainty

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

Exclusive Rachel Reeves does not have a mandate for austerity, says Forbes

Half of Brits are optimistic that 2025 is the year they will finally be able to get their finances back on track.

New Year - new debt?

Lynn Carey is an Associate with Thompsons Solicitors Scotland.

Uncertainty remains for infected blood scandal victims - Lynn Carey

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks to the media about the Office for National Statistics GDP stats for October during a visit to the Darwen Banking Hub in Darwen, Lancashire.

Experts react to UK’s economic contraction - what’s next for growth?

Ms Robison told MSPs: “We are going to ramp up action on housing, investing £768 million in affordable homes.

Analysis Construction is booming but housebuilding is lagging in Scotland

The number of newbuild starts in Scotland has fallen to its lowest figure since 2013 (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Scottish Budget must tackle the housing emergency - David Alexander

Biggest challenges facing one of largest projects in Scottish history

The farming community has urged the Labour government to keep the tax relief on agriculture property ahead of the Autumn budget announcement

Labour urged to show 'common sense' in Budget and keep farm tax relief

Exclusive Glen Sannox ferry faces extra test before 'thinking about handover'

'Lifestyle inflation' is to blame, according to 4,000 adults

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Exclusive 'Struggling' businesses in tax rise plea as 10.1% whisky levy targeted

A member of the Beltane Fire Society takes part in the Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh. SNP minister Angus Robertson has been quizzed over pressure on arts funding. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Scottish Government accused of 'deepening' arts funding crisis

Demonstrators protest outside the Scottish Parliament against the cuts to the performing arts industry in Scotland by the Scottish Government. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

3-month delay leaves festivals and venues on 'cliff edge' of collapse

The Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow is due to shut through to March next year

Scottish arts centre to shut amid 'significant financial uncertainty'

First Minister John Swinney, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and Finance Secretary Shona Robison. Image: Getty Images.

SNP decisions to blame for Scotland Budget 'pressures', say experts

The Grit Orchestra performed at the Edinburgh International Festival this year.

Festival warns free and discounted tickets at risk amid funding fears

Alexander Dennis autonomous buses running across the Forth Road Bridge between Edinburgh Park and Ferrytoll in Fife are among its diesel vehicles. (Photo by Alexander Dennis)

Exclusive SNP general election manifesto 'threatens 700 Scottish transport jobs'

More than half of respondents said they had been deterred from starting a business due to economic instability caused by uncertainty around the next election (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Uncertainty over general election delaying Scots' plans to become entrepreneurs

Headquartered in Glasgow, Macfarlane Group employs more than 1,000 people at 39 sites, principally in the UK, as well as in Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands.

Macfarlane Group 'well advanced' with potential acquisitions as profits build

Scotland’s support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people, is unwavering Shirley-Anne Somerville

David Alexander is CEO of DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd (Picture: Laurence Winram studio@lwinram.c)

2023: an unusual year which defied expectations - David Alexander

Climate action cannot be left until tomorrow - Scotsman leader comment

After falling for the first time in more than two-and-a-half years in August, demand for permanent staff deteriorated further across the country during September, according to the latest Report on Jobs.

Jobs market deteriorates in Scotland amid slump in demand for labour

High Street Giant Wilko

Wilko rescue deal from HMV owner under threat

US president Joe Biden (left) walks next to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky (right) as he arrives for a visit in Kyiv on February. Picture: Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images

Zelensky says Ukraine Nato admission delay is 'absurd'

Founder and CEO Colin Bryce says the new working practices have proved very popular with staff but 'have not been seamless'. Picture: contributed.

Four-day week a success, but not hurdle-free, says Glasgow tech firm Cobry

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has bowed to reality by scrapping a plan to allow thousands of EU-era laws to expire at the end of this year (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Tory Brexiteers starting to realise leaving EU was harder than they imagined

Pupils using the active travel hub at Bannockburn High School in Stirling which is awaiting funding to continue. Picture: Forth Environment Link

Uncertainty over funding to boost walking and cycling ‘completely unacceptable’

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see WXCharts weather map for likelihood of snow near you

Risk of snowfall across UK as cold snap continues - see weather map

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

John Barclay has played down the uncertainty over Gregor Townsend's future.

‘Three wins, very good. Four's exceptional’ - how to measure Six Nations success

UK designer Daniel Lee succeeds Riccardo Tisci at Burberry - who is he, why has CFO Julie Brown stepped down?

Burberry announces Daniel Lee will succeed Riccardo Tisci as CCO

Cairngorms national park

Park plan highlights urgent need for more rural workers - Mike Daniels

Fiona Duncan is Chair of The Promise, the body responsible for ensuring the findings of the Independent Care Review are implemented, and CEO of Corra

The people who hold the power must help us keep The Promise - Fiona Duncan

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation into a "number of events" in Downing Street and Whitehall

Boris Johnson faces critical day in survival battle as Sue Gray report due

Caroline Donaldson is Managing Director of Kynesis Coaching

How can leaders be protected after pandemic? - Caroline Donaldson

Carl-Johan Eriksson of Mjallby AIF has joined Dundee United, subject to international clearance. (Photo by David Lidstrom/Getty Images)

Second Finland international for Dundee United

The sprawling services sector accounts for about four-fifths of the UK economy and includes the likes of hospitality businesses. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Service sector growth cools as Omicron fears batter hospitality businesses

A queue of over 30 people spotted waiting to view a Morningside Road flat this month

Edinburgh’s housing crisis laid bare: Flat receives 626 inquiries in one week

A wildfire closes in on vehicles parked on a country road near Wrightwood, California (Picture: David McNew/Getty Images)

Why it's time to feel afraid about climate change – Scotsman comment

A child amputee practices walking with his prosthetic leg at an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hospital in Jalalabad in 2014 (Picture: Noorullah Shirzada/AFP via Getty Images)

Millions in Afghanistan need immediate humanitarian aid – Red Cross

National clinical director Jason Leitch (right) speaks to Celtic chief executive Dom McKay at Murrayfield on Saturday during the British and Irish Lions' match against Japan which was played in front of 16,500 spectators. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Doubts remain over full grounds for Scottish clubs despite hope of August return
Scottish football clubs will need to wait for further clarity on when they will be able to welcome capacity crowds back into stadiums amid conflicting messages ...

Hotel bookings across Scotland are down. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/JPIMedia

There are bargains to be had at the country's best hotels - Scotsman Comment

The King's Theatre in Edinburgh is due to welcome audiences back in July. Picture: Mike Hume

Analysis: Uncertainty and indecision over cultural events needs to end

Jack Vettriano in Kirkcaldy to promote his major new exhibition (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Jack Vettriano exhibition at Fife gallery which inspired him delayed until 2022

Celtic's Kristoffer Ajer is left frustrated during a Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park, on January 30, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Uncertainty affected Celtic: Bonner

A nurse prepares a syringe with a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. Picture: Fred Tanneau/AFP via Getty Images

Vaccine supply data to be kept secret after 'judgements' on workload

The year ahead: Andrew Morrison and David Gray, directors at AM Bid

Bids and tenders experts predict what 2021 has in store for businesses

Uncertainty over funding worries farm businesses

People are urged to get debt help early.

Debt is the unwelcome guest this Christmas - Emma Jackson

Most people will be happy to have a Covid vaccine, but there might be practical problems about ensuring widespread innoculation (Picture: Shutterstock)

Covid vaccine plans face more problems than conspiracy theorists – Alice Street

The return of students to universities in January is concerning some MSPs.

Uncertainty over student return to campuses in January 'completely unacceptable'

Filip Helander tries to hold off the attentions of Chris Burke during Rangers' comfortable win against Kilmarnock. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Filip Helander happy to be playing his part in rock-solid Rangers defence

Uncertainty about the origin of the virus outbreak goes back to the original cluster at the Hawthorn Bar

Nicola Sturgeon explains 'tipping point' for Aberdeen lockdown

HSBC said its future dividend policy would be reviewed. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor.

HSBC H1 profits fall 65% amid coronavirus disruption

A pre-lockdown All Under One Banner march in Glasgow in support of independence (Picture: John Devlin)

Why the Scottish independence movement will win indyref2 – Kenny MacAskill

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries