Government urged to ‘back Scotland’s pipeline in strategic energy plans’ The call comes as new research shows thousands of jobs were supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry in 2024. Evening Standard · Oct 28
Scottish economy resilient despite uncertain global environment, report finds The latest Fraser of Allander Institute quarterly economic commentary reflected a ‘stronger than expected’ economic performance. Evening Standard · Jun 25
Economic slowdown linked to global uncertainty amid Trump tariffs – think tank The Fraser of Allander Institute now expects Scottish economic growth of 0.8% in 2025 and 1.0% in 2026 – a slight downgrade from its April forecasts. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Hospitality firms need support to improve pay and conditions, report finds The Fraser of Allander Institute said improving the industry could help the Scottish Government meet its child poverty targets. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Scottish firms remain resilient, but investment needed for future growth The Fraser of Allander Institute looks back at the last 25 years of monitoring the Scottish economy Insider UK · Mar 3, 2023
Scottish firms 'fighting to tackle' cost-of-doing-business crisis Business activity sentiment turns negative for the first time since early 2021 Insider UK · Jan 26, 2023
Almost half of Scotland’s wealth held by just 10 per cent of households, report finds A NEW report has found that 45 per cent of Scotland’s wealth is held by just 10 per cent of households. The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2022
Report finds 45% of Scotland’s wealth held by 10% of households New research from the Fraser of Allander Institute showed incomes in Scotland have experienced unprecedented stagnation since 2010. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
Scotland's renewable energy sector supports more than 27,000 jobs SCOTLAND'S renewables sector supported more than 27,000 full-time jobs and generated £5.6 billion of output in 2020, according to new figures. The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2022
A third of Scots are cutting back on food and the elderly are turning to food banks Tough choices are being made between paying bills and heating homes Daily Record · Jul 1, 2022
Outlook for growth in 2022 worsens as cost increases begin to bite Scottish economy now above pre-pandemic levels after almost two years, but global uncertainties and inflation create headwinds Insider UK · Mar 30, 2022