Scotland was among three areas of the UK which saw the strongest recovery last year in response to the challenges of the pandemic and Brexit, according to a report by the Food and Drink Federation. It found that Scotland’s recovery has largely been driven by strong growth in exports of drinks and seafood products, which […]
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A massive shortfall of candidates and pressure to significantly increase salaries and perks makes grim reading for financial services sector businesses in Scotland, according to a new report. An exodus of international staff due to Brexit, Covid-related career changing and the climate crisis are the main factors which have caused huge employment gaps in certain
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Scottish salmon exports recovered to near record levels, with sales increasing by 36% last year. It remains one of the UK’s biggest food exports, with sales overseas increasing to £614m, compared to 2020 and marginally below the record level at £618m in 2019. The HM Revenue & Customs also showed that the industry directly employs
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The shortage of haulage drivers is leaving the north of Scotland 30% down in volume of goods reaching shops and caterers, say their suppliers. There is also a 15% shortfall in goods getting to the central belt, according to the Scottish Wholesale Association. Chief Executive, Colin Smith, told MSPs that consumers should no longer assume
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