Economy

Prices stable

Inflation unchanged despite rising energy prices

Petrol prices March 2026

Lower sales

Scottish business activity falls for 20 months in a row

Judith Cruickshank

Economic outlook

CBI trims growth forecast as Flynn pledges prosperity

Stephen Flynn

Prosper Forum

Regions, energy and EU ‘will get economy moving’

John Swinney speaking at Prosper

Prosper Forum

Public sector ‘needs change of culture,’ says FM

John Swinney at prosper (finger pointing)

Prosper Forum

Swinney pledges rates reform and regional growth

John Swinney

BCC survey

Wage rises and AI to force youth jobless higher

Freelance worker

Uncertain backdrop

Sluggish start to year for Scotland’s economy

Stephen Flynn

Iran pressures

Firms ease back on investment amid Gulf uncertainty

Burning oil fields in Iran

CBI lunch

Swinney in pro-business pledge after Sir Tom showdown

John Swinney