Scottish economy unlikely to fully recover until 2023 as businesses count the costs of lockdown

Michael Gove has dismissed concerns that Brexit will leave Scotland worse off and insisted it would be a good thing for businesses.

tuition fees.Benny Higgins said there is “bound” to be a discussion on whether students should contribute to their higher education.The Scottish Government’s Economic Recovery Group, chaired by Higgins, this week unveiled an "education led" report on how to get the country moving again.One of the themes was the financial pressures facing universities, which are experiencing a huge fall in international students.University coffers have benefited from overseas students and the report flagged up

Unemployment in Scotland rose during the first full month of lockdown while the number of vacancies plummeted to a record low, official figures have revealed.

Amazon should be targeted with a windfall tax to help the economy recover from coronavirus, Scotland’s finance secretary claimed. Kate Forbes said she’s open to the idea as MSPs probed the financial crisis caused by the global pandemic.

Dumfries and Galloway residents have the chance to see the council in action tomorrow when a top level meeting will be screened online.

lockdown and travel restrictions in place, many of us - both home and abroad - are missing being able to explore the hills, glens, lochs and landmarks of the place we call home.It's not all doom and gloom though, as there are now a number of ways to reconnect with the "greatest wee country in the world".From history and culture to music and food and drink, there are hundreds of amazing ways to enjoy all things Scotland during lockdown.Looking to finally have a go at making tablet or try whisky

Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey said: “Our current public health emergency has sadly caused an economic emergency that is  global in nature but also local – impacting on many people and businesses. “The financial support from the Scottish Government will benefit many firms and will help ensure that our economy is on the best possible footing when we get through this pandemic.

Scottish Labour is planning to harden its opposition to indyref2 after claims the party policy had a confused policy.

The NHS recorded 125 cases of coronavirus beyond special Covid-19 wards in Scots hospitals.

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said Nicola Sturgeon should have appointed a minister to lead the care sector's response to Covid-19.

There is a "consistent disconnect" between promises from the Scottish Government and what ministers actually deliver, Richard Leonard has claimed.

The Scottish Government has been accused of letting down care homes "all over again" after figures showed that staff were still not being tested for Covid-19 on a regular basis.

The Scottish economy could take a £3bn hit if the Brexit transition period is not extended, according to a new Government study.

A further 47 Scots McDonald’s restaurants have been given the green light to reopen today.

Half of Scotland's charities fear they will run out of cash within six months as fundraising is halted by lockdown and donations dry-up, a report has warned.

A Rutherglen business has been “kicked in the teeth” by South Lanarkshire Council after being refused vital funding to help it cope with the coronavirus collapse.

A Labour MP has claimed the coronavirus pandemic provoked a tirade of online abuse at a level not seen since the 2014 independence referendum campaign.

The Scottish fishing fleet could more than double its catch when the UK leaves the Common Fisheries Policy - even if it means a blockade of exports and extra bureaucracy, industry leaders have claimed.

McDonald's has unveiled a list of reopened restaurants in Scotland today offering drive-thru.