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Next steps announced for Scottish Government's £1.5 billion bonds programme

Next steps announced for Scottish Government's £1.5 billion bonds programme2+ hour ago   (318+ words) THE Scottish Government is making good progress towards issuing its first bonds in the next financial year, John Swinney has told financial services firms in London. Speaking at an event at Scotland House London, the First Minister announced the next…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25783105.latest-inflation-rate-rises-uk-first-time-6-months

Headline inflation rate rises for first time in 6 months – here's what's to blame

Headline inflation rate rises for first time in 6 months – here's what's to blame5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (422+ words) UK inflation bounced back in December as tobacco duty hikes and Christmas getaways helped push up the cost of living, official figures show. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, the Office…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25782786.warm-homes-plan-missed-opportunity-reduce-bills-says-mairi-mcallan

UK Government's energy plan 'missed opportunity' to bring down bills in Scotland

UK Government's energy plan 'missed opportunity' to bring down bills in Scotland5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (727+ words) UK GOVERNMENT plans to offer cheap loans to allow homeowners to install heat pumps and solar panels have been branded a "missed opportunity" to bring down energy bills. The long-awaited "warm homes plan", announced by the UK Government on Tuesday…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25779633.unemployment-falls-scotland-uk-wide-wage-growth-drops

Unemployment falls in Scotland as UK-wide wage growth drops again

Unemployment falls in Scotland as UK-wide wage growth drops again6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (363+ words) UNEMPLOYMENT and economic inactivity in Scotland has fallen in the latest quarterly figures. The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) also showed an increase to the employment rate between September and November 2025. The unemployment rate stood at 3.7% in…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25726426.aldi-plans-two-new-scottish-stores-part-43m-expansion

Aldi plans two new Scottish stores as part of £43m expansion

Aldi plans two new Scottish stores as part of £43m expansion4+ week, 7+ hour ago   (363+ words) ALDI has announced "43 million plans to open two new Scottish stores and expand five others. The German-based chain has said the expansion will come as part of an investment in Scotland over the next two years. New stores are planned…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25722915.price-cooking-christmas-dinner-soars-55-per-cent-snp-say

Price of cooking Christmas dinner soars by 55 per cent, SNP say

Price of cooking Christmas dinner soars by 55 per cent, SNP say1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (366+ words) THE price of cooking a Christmas dinner has soared by 55% since 2019, according to the latest figures, with the SNP blasting the Labour UK Government for "continual mismanagement" of Scotland's energy. Based on energy statistics for Scotland released by the Scottish…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25708583.early-christmas-present-bank-england-cuts-interest-rates

'Early Christmas present' for borrowers as Bank of England cuts interest rates

'Early Christmas present' for borrowers as Bank of England cuts interest rates1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (653+ words) The Bank of England has cut interest rates to the lowest level in nearly three years, as it said measures in the Budget will help bring down inflation quicker than previously thought. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25701333.unemployment-scotland-better-rest-uk

Unemployment in Scotland rises but remains lower than rest of UK

Unemployment in Scotland rises but remains lower than rest of UK1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (516+ words) THE rate of unemployment in Scotland has increased " but remains lower than the UK as a whole. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of unemployment in the UK rose to 5.1% in the three months to October, up…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25693468.labour-pressure-uk-economy-shrinks-second-month-running

'Doom loop': Labour panned as UK economy shrinks for second month running

'Doom loop': Labour panned as UK economy shrinks for second month running1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (849+ words) THE UK is "stuck in a never-ending doom loop, the SNP have said after the economy unexpectedly shrank in October. Chancellor Rachel Reeves found herself under fresh pressure on Friday after the new official figures showed the UK economy had…...

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thenational.scot > news > 25663751.scottish-government-issuing-bonds-make-sense-expert-weighs

Does the Scottish Government issuing bonds make sense? Expert gives verdict

Does the Scottish Government issuing bonds make sense? Expert gives verdict1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (933+ words) AN economic expert has claimed the Scottish Government issuing bonds is "more about politics than economics, questioning claims it would lead to more investment. It was confirmed earlier this month that the Scottish Government is on track to issue its…...