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Scottish GDP contracts in July
Economy
Latest figures show it still outpaced the rest of the UK during the quarter
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Economy flatlines after sharp contraction in manufacturing
Economy
Zero growth recorded in UK gross domestic product during July
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Beeks secures $7 million of cloud contracts in August
Fintech
The private cloud deals span multiple financial institutions across different countries
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UK inflation rises by more than expected, as summer travel bumps up air fares
Economy
The Consumer Prices Index increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June
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Interest rates cut to 4% as UK inflation picks up
Economy
The Monetary Policy Committee was forced to take a second vote for the first time in its history
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Sabadell shareholders approve £2.65 billion sale of TSB to Santander
TSB
The deal is now expected to complete during the first quarter of 2026
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Construction completions rise at Taylor Wimpey but cladding costs push housebuilder into the red
House building
Taylor Wimpey said it had taken a £222.2m hit from an increase in its fire safety provision
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Interest rates are still on ‘downward’ path - Bank of England chief
Economy
Governor also highlights labour market weakness in the face of global trade tensions
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Securing investment: What Scotland’s businesses need to know now
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A leading expert runs through the ways leaders can better prepare to achieve crucial growth funding
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Scottish economic forecast downgraded due to global trade concerns
Economy
US tariffs likely to hit areas of the country where the manufacturing and whisky sectors are large employers
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Employment stabilises across Scottish private sector in April
Economy
Confidence hits six-month high, as downturns in output and new business ease
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% as tariff tensions dampen growth
Economy
Central bank also predicted the UK economy will grow by 1% this year, upgrading its previous 0.75% forecast
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Wood Group's shares suspended
Wood Group
As previously predicted, a delay in filing full-year accounts in time has lead to a temporary suspension
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Scottish business confidence falls - but remains above UK average 
Economy
Overall UK business confidence fell 10 points in April to 39%
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UK private sector activity falls to more than two-year low
Markets
Trump’s trade tariffs hit exporters and forced more 'aggressive' job cutting during April
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Tariffs are the latest in a long line of challenges for Scottish businesses
Economy
Business leaders must remain agile to the latest volatility - and possibly restructure debts proactively
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The price is fright – what investors can learn from tariff turmoil as Trump hits pause
Donald Trump
A wealth manager warns against reacting to market volatility with drastic action
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Baillie Gifford trust hikes size of stake in SpaceX
Financial services
Schiehallion has holdings in half of the world's 10 largest private companies, including two led by Elon Musk
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Plexus announces share offer to raise £3.5 million
Investment
The Aberdeen-based wellhead services firm is carrying out a retail offer and conditional placing
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Chancellor ‘determined to turn around’ economy after surprise fall in GDP
Economy
ONS said 0.1% drop could partly be blamed on bad weather hitting the manufacturing and construction sectors in January
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BP shares jump after activist investor buys stake
BP
US firm Elliott Investment Management has reportedly snapped up a significant amount of shares
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UK economy sees weaker-than-expected growth in November
Economy
GDP was up by just 0.1% in November, after falling by 0.1% in both September and October
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UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.5% in December
Economy
Most analysts had been expecting the inflation rate to remain unchanged at 2.6% last month
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Scottish private sector activity softens in December
Economy
Employment growth declines for first time in nearly two years, while companies are 'more modest' in their expectations
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