Equipping our region for the future – today
At Forth Valley College, we are proud to be playing a leading role in preparing our region for the future economy. Our Skills Transition Centre (STC), supported by £4m through...
Strange case of shooting UK’s investment story in the foot
Schemes that have boosted innovative UK start-ups hit by changes to business property relief in strange case of shooting UK’s investment success story in the foot. The UK’s Enterprise Investment...
January sales boost hit as confidence wanes over Trump tariffs
The January sales delivered a boost to the economy, but business activity and confidence are falling ahead of wage increases and global concerns over President Trump’s tariffs. Inflationary forces are...
Scotland’s Economic Update: Manufacturing expansion boosts growth and inflation continues to ease
We’ve seen an easing in inflation this quarter which will have brought some relief to businesses and households, though not on housing costs. Output has continued to expand, including in...
Scotland’s finance sector keeps growth targets in sight for 2025
International promotion, fintech and stronger relationships all key to future prosperity says enterprise body chief In terms of economic uncertainty, 2024 has been a hard year to beat. The travails...
NatWest’s final payback for HM Treasury and UK taxpayers
2025 will be a landmark year for NatWest – formerly Royal Bank of Scotland – as the UK Government finally exits its rescue stake in the major clearing bank. This...
Worker health is key to unlocking greater economic prosperity
At Prosper, our purpose has been to bring people together around the big challenges facing Scotland’s economy to consider the roles that business, government and civic society can each play...
Optimism back on the menu as economy expands
Households and businesses are both positive about the period ahead – but housing costs are still rising. The second quarter has seen a continued steady expansion in the economy with...
Philanthropy: Time for a national strategy?
The concept of voluntarily giving something to help others may be as old as civilisation itself. The later development of the concepts of the ‘common good’ and philanthropy help to...
Why rural areas are no longer just a political afterthought
The focus of late has been very much on the rural parts of Scotland, an indication of their importance in the future prosperity of the nation. If evidence was needed...