Tag: investment
The Union: An aberration? – Part 1
By Molly Pollock
Little in the world ever remains the same
Why do independent nations...
Law firm survey suggests Scotland best place to invest in renewables
By Martin Kelly Scotland is the most attractive part of the UK for renewables investment, according to a survey carried out by a leading...
First Minister announces renewable energy investment fund
A multi-million pound renewable energy investment fund (REIF), geared to stimulating greater levels of private finance into innovative green power and renewable district...
North sea oil sector buoyant as firms invest in future
By Bob Duncan Scottish oil exploration firm, Cairn Oil, has revealed plans to drill up to 15 new wells in the North Sea,...
More positive news on Scotland’s economic outlook
By a Newsnet reporter More positive news on the Scotland's economic outlook has emerged this week, with figures demonstrating that more small and medium-sized...
‘Rattled’ Boris Johnson shows contempt for Scotland in Mayoral battle
By a Newsnet reporter Outspoken Tory Boris Johnson has been accused of using “twisted logic” after claiming that more jobs would be created in...
Row breaks out after Doosan postpones renewables investment
By G.A.Ponsonby A row has broken out between the Scottish Government and the Labour party after Korean company Doosan decided to delay a £170...
Recovery needs ‘push forward’ from capital investment says Swinney as trust...
By a Newsnet reporter Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney has today called for more capital investment in order to help economic recovery in Scotland. Mr...
Lloyds report shows increasing confidence in Scottish renewable sector
By a Newsnet reporter A report to be published today by Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets will show that 26% of oil and gas companies...
New report highlights renewable jobs potential and dismisses ‘investment worry’ claims
By G.A.Ponsonby A newly published report into the renewables potential of the Moray Firth has estimated that the development of offshore wind turbines could...