GERS figures: Scotland hit with £36bn pandemic blow to finances
The country’s annual balance sheet has revealed a 22.4% gap between revenue and spending after a brutal year for the economy.
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Scotland’s public finances to be outlined in GERS report
Official statistics outlining Scotland's public finances will be published on Wednesday.
Scotland’s oil revenues jump by £1billion
Scotland’s share of North Sea tax revenues jumped to £1.4billion in the last year, according to latest tax and spending figures.
Scotland’s deficit falls thanks to increase in North Sea revenues
Scotland’s deficit fell to £13.3 billion for 2016/17 amid an increase in oil and gas revenues, according to new figures.
Scottish oil revenues accounted for less than 10hrs of government spending
Scotland’s oil revenues would have accounted for less than 10 hours of government spending last year.
Scotland hit by £15bn shockwave as oil crisis and Brexit take toll
The Scottish Government is £15billion in the red – according to a damning new review of the nation’s finances.
Businesses in plea for help for growth after GERS report
Industry bodies have called for action to help businesses grow and become more competitive in light of the latest spending and revenue figures.