Category: Business & Economy

Scotland’s pre-eminent coin and postage stamp dealer, Robert Murray, is moving towards semi-retirement and quietly selling off various collections. He has been a leader in his field for 45 years…

Inflation, labour shortages and global uncertainty are combining to make it a tough time for businesses as well as consumers. But there are ways to adapt and emerge stronger from…

If there was ever an age in which it was acceptable for businesses simply to make money it has long since passed. Societal expectations are constantly evolving and businesses need…

Construction sector dealing with surge in demand, materials supply, rising prices and labour shortages In recent weeks, problems around supply chains have been causing headaches in different ways. Consumers are…

Markets have recovered well from the impact of the pandemic, but uncertainty remains Over the past 18 months, the world has been hit hard by the global pandemic and that…

One impact of the pandemic is the way that flexible working has become the norm, with employers realising that people can be just as productive, if not more so, working…

Digital technology and digitalisation is everywhere nowadays and is increasingly part of every aspect of our lives. Digitalisation is the process where information is converted into a digital format that…

If Scotland is to have a workforce with the skills required for the science and engineering jobs of the future, it is vital that young people are inspired to study…

Today’s publication of the second edition of the quarterly Business and Economy Review, in association with the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), coincides with a critical date for…

Our 90th year has served as an opportunity to reflect on SCDI’s origins in the Great Depression and our achievements to date. The Scottish Development Council, set up in 1931,…