” A recent report shows that the cost to people in Scotland of additional delivery charges is now £40 million—it has gone up 11% since we previously debated the issue.”
This year Orcadians paid an extra £1,021,000 in unfair delivery charges
Brexit Will Hit Orkney Hard Concludes Report
A report published by the Scottish Government this week has painted a bleak picture for Orkney as one of the areas worst hit by Brexit.
Trail Blazing in Tankerness: Peedie Models, Small Biz 100
“To be selected as a Small Biz 100 business is just fantastic, and an amazing reward for all of the hard work that goes into making historic models.”
The Future for Farming and Fishing in Orkney
Orkney has seen industries come and industries go. Throughout all of this boom and bust the two sectors which have remained constant are farming and fishing.
Fergus Ewing: ‘I don’t know of any sector of the economy that can work without EU workers.’
Population decline with a crisis in staffing our public services was one of the messages delivered loud and clear at The Convention of the Highlands and Islands (CoHI) when it met in Orkney on Monday 4th of March.
Orkney To Be Hardest Hit By A No Deal Brexit
Orkney will face economic shock and possible job losses, noting that over 25% of the workforce in Orkney will be exposed to economic damage from a no-deal Brexit.
Rosyth “needs large-scale shipbuilding to realise its full potential.”
“we need our politicians to stand-up for working class shipbuilding communities like Rosyth “
Views Sought on the Future for the Construction Industry
The Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee of the Scottish Parliament wants to hear how the sector can move forward and spur on other areas of the economy.
60 RBS Branches in Scotland to Close
Two rural branches in Scotland ear marked for closure have had a stay of execution.
Scotland’s Economy: GERSday
The UK Government retains control over the key drivers of the economy
