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Research shows 75% of Scottish employers say flexible working helps retain staff.
Fair Work Minister
@GillianMSP
: “The benefits of flexible working are clear and here to stay.
@scot_gov
encourages employers to create fairer and more flexible workplaces."
Our blog post highlights
#flexworking
success stories from
#Scottishemployers
, including:
@SSTSensingLtd
&
@HF_legalclaims
who embraced flex whilst maintaining productivity levels, improving recruitment & progression:
@scotgoveconomy
@GillianMSP
@The_IoD
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Parliamentary Business Minister
@GeorgeAdam
, DFM
@ShonaRobison
and Minister
@ThomasCArthur
attended a networking event to share understanding of open government initiatives being undertaken across Nordic & Baltic states and establish how that learning can be applied to
@scotgov
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Parliament has approved the appointment of an Adjudicator for a tied pubs Code.
Provisions of the Code include empowering eligible tenants to:
🔵 Sell a guest beer
🔵 Switch to a market rate lease and purchase products from any supplier
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Tourism Minister
@RichardLochhead
welcomed new
@VisitScotNews
findings showing that over 80% of respondents would return to Scotland or recommend a visit to others, a rise of over 5% since the survey was last undertaken in 2015/16.
More at 👉
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Public Finance Minister
@thomascarthur
has welcomed the launch of a new service from
@RDS_Scotland
that will improve access to data for researchers.
The new platform will help support high-quality research that could be used for the development of policies and public services.
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Wellbeing Economy Secretary
@MairiMcAllan
:
“I'm delighted
@scotgov
is providing almost £39 million for the new Renfrew Bridge through the Glasgow City Region City Deal. The arrival of the first section of the bridge is a milestone for local communities.”
The first section of the Renfrew Bridge has arrived.
It is the first opening road bridge over the Clyde and will connect Renfrew with Yoker and Clydebank.
It will open up opportunities for work, business, health and leisure on both sides of the river.
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Innovation Minister
@RichardLochhead
has welcomed news that
@saxavord_space
has been awarded a range control licence by the
@UK_CAA
.
It’s the next step to realising the spaceport’s ambitions to start vertical rocket launches this year. 🚀
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Fair Work Minister
@GillianMSP
visited RSBi, a supported employment facility, to hear about initiatives helping disabled people into work.
Latest statistics show the employment rate for disabled people in Scotland increased to 52.7% in 2023.
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A survey of 40 renewables supply chain companies by
@ScotRenew
has found:
🔵 100% say Scotland is an attractive place to invest
🔵 90% have hired new staff
🔵 100% say they are confident in securing work in renewables
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Scottish Government Finance and Economy Retweeted
First Minster
@HumzaYousaf
helped open
@jpmorgan
’s new Glasgow office.
The company employs 2,600 people in the city, and the renewed commitment acknowledges Scotland’s skilled workforce and reputation as a centre of excellence for finance and technology.
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Scottish Government Finance and Economy Retweeted
DFM
@shonarobison
announced work will begin on a new plan for our islands.
Building on the 2019 National Islands Plan, it will place the priorities of islanders at the heart of a refreshed strategy, empowering communities and improving lives.
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Scottish Government Finance and Economy Retweeted
There is just one week to go until entries close for the Scottish
#ThistleAwards
. Make sure your business or event is in the running by entering at
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@scotgov
is considering reviewing how non-domestic rates relief can encourage investment in energy efficiency and clean heating systems.
A package of rates relief is already available, including for renewable energy.
More details ➡️
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Net Zero Secretary
@MairiMcAllan
has announced that
@scotgov
will launch a consultation on a new carbon tax on Scotland’s largest estates this Summer.
This tax could help incentivise peatland restoration and woodland creation to drive down emissions in Scotland.
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More than one million faster broadband connections have now been delivered.
To mark the milestone, Wellbeing Economy Secretary
@MairiMcAllan
visited Highland Fling Bungee, a Perthshire business that has benefitted from the
#R100
rollout.
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Scottish Government Finance and Economy Retweeted
Yesterday
@MairiMcAllan
set out our next steps to tackle
#ClimateChange
.
We will reduce reliance on cars:
🔹publishing our route map to reduce car km by 20% by autumn
🔹including a timeline for demand management and incentives to switch to EVs
#LetsDoNetZero
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The latest Labour Market Statistics show Scotland had 2.45 million payrolled employees in March 2024 – an increase of 12,000 on the previous year.
In the quarter from December 2023 to February 2024, the unemployment rate dropped to 4%
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