New ESS figures show the value of UK's single market to Scotland
Today's release of the Exports Statistics Scotland (ESS) 2021 report provides crucial insights into the dynamics of Scotland's trade...
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- Nov 29
New export data highlights importance of UK single market.
Official export data published today by the Scottish Government highlights the vital importance of the UK single market for Scottish...
- Oct 11
Scottish businesses find it hardest to recruit new staff
Scottish firms are finding it harder to recruit new staff than any other part of the UK, new research has found. An official survey of...
- Aug 16
Scotland has seen a windfall - but the fiscal reality remains unchanged
This article by Professor Jim Gallagher first appeared in The Times on 16/08/2023 Scotland has seen a drop in the public sector deficit,...
- Aug 16
Figures produced by Scottish Gov't economists prove Scotland is better off in the UK
The UK works for the people of Scotland. That’s the clear, factual finding in the latest GERS publication from the Scottish Government’s...
- Jul 24, 2019
Ronald Duncan: First Minister of a divided nation
On September 19th 2014, in his resignation speech Alex Salmond failed to call for the country to unite and move on from the divisions of...
- Jul 23, 2019
Cybernats not happy at Jo's win...
Just 24 hours before Boris’s victory, we had another leadership contest conclude, with experienced Scottish politician Jo Swinson MP...
- Jul 22, 2019
Anonymous: I love Scotland but I'm no nationalist
I love Scotland and Britain, but I’m no nationalist, believing Scotland is more prosperous and peaceful when part of a union of nations,...
- Jun 11, 2018
Poll pours cold water on conference referendum talk
Between Trump storming out of the G7 to meet his new friend from North Korea, the build-up to the World Cup and the ongoing sunshine, you...
- May 30, 2018
Alastair Cameron, Founder: May Update
Welcome to this update, after a busy period for the Scotland in Union team, including some excellent local events with guest speakers...
- May 30, 2018
Pamela Nash CEO: May Update
After two years of waiting, the SNP finally published the report from its Growth Commission, the Andrew Wilson-penned document which they...
- May 25, 2018
Response: Growth Commission
SNP Growth Commission Responding to the SNP's Growth Commission, Pamela Nash, Chief Executive of Scotland in Union, said: “We know the...
- May 25, 2018
- May 25, 2018
Growth Commission is straight from the Ministry of Truth
In George Orwell's 1984, the all-powerful government names its departments with reverse meanings to hide their true objectives. So its...
- May 21, 2018
When the mask of 'civic nationalism' slips
I’ve managed to get to a few SIU events recently, and have been impressed with the dedication and positive spirit shown by SIU supporters....
- May 17, 2018
Friends? The one where our governments fail to strike a deal on Brexit
It’s the longest-running 'will they-won't they' saga since Ross and Rachel got together in Friends. Today, Nicola Sturgeon is set to...
- Apr 9, 2018
Pete vs Mhairi - who will Nicola back?
Before heading off to China for a trade trip, Nicola Sturgeon warned she would be unable to keep in touch with her Twitter followers...
- Mar 7, 2018
Flag fuss means Scotland is falling short
The Star-Spangled Banner was famously planted on Japanese territory during the Second World War at Iwo Jima after a bloody battle. It...
- Mar 5, 2018
Is Scotland heading for a Catalonian-style referendum?
Deprived by the snow at the weekend of announcing it to her party conference, Ruth Davidson set out her three key tests for indyref2 in...
- Jan 24, 2018
Trade and Flags
Children’s wards shutting down, commuter chaos and a slump in Scottish exports were all areas ripe for comment when taking in the...
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