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Wednesday, 14 August 2013 07:05

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  By a Newsnet reporter  
 
A new report published by Ernst and Young has predicted that Scottish exports will soar over the next four years with engineering, chemicals, aerospace and whisky performing well.
 
According to the leading accountancy, Scottish exports will grow from £18.2 billion in 2012 to £20.1bn in 2017 in real terms.

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Monday, 12 August 2013 07:06

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  By Russell Bruce

Scottish output continues to grow month on month indicating that the economy is slowly beginning to pick up.  Firms are continuing to recruit, increasing employment to meet demand and rising backlogs according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from Bank of Scotland.

Manufacturing has again shown more growth this month at 58 against 56 for the services sector. Scottish manufacturers are showing the second highest growth acceleration since the beginning of 1998 when data collection began. In over 15 years, only February 2011 recorded a higher monthly figure for manufacturing growth output.

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Wednesday, 07 August 2013 19:28

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  By Martin Kelly
 
A poll of oil workers has found mixed views on the effect independence would have on the industry.
 
The survey for NES Global Talent found that 54% of respondents believe that more jobs will be created as a result of a Yes vote in next year’s referendum.