Green strategy ‘outdated’ and will not create enough jobs, say unions
The Government’s green industrial strategy is “outdated” and does not do enough to create jobs in Scotland, unions have said.
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Make Scotland ‘as competitive as possible’ for renewables, says Kate Forbes
Scotland has to be "as competitive as possible" if it is going to achieve net zero aims, Scotland's Deputy First Minister said.
Forbes hits out at Just Stop Oil, saying support still needed for oil and gas
Cutting support for the oil and gas industry too soon risks "plunging people into poverty", Scotland's former finance secretary, Kate Forbes, has said.
Brian Wilson: Some energy advice to an incoming First Minister
The contest to become leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland did not get off to an auspicious start. The first week was largely devoted to arguing about the place of God in politics.
SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes wants independent Scotland to have Norway-style oil fund
Kate Forbes firmed up her support for oil and gas in the north-east as she insisted profits should be used to set up a special Norway-style wealth fund.
Oilfield tech firm Plexus to take £650K hit as it ‘suspends activities’ in Russia
Aberdeen-headquartered Plexus Holdings has announced it will “suspend activities” with its partner in Russia in light of the war in Ukraine.
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.
Scottish budget sets out measures to help workers transition into green jobs
The Scottish Government is taking further steps to try and ensure workers have the skills needed to adjust and benefit from the energy transition.
Renewables industry recognised at virtual Scottish Green Energy Awards
A project helping to alleviate fuel poverty in Orkney and a wildlife reserve in the Highlands were among the winners at Scottish Renewable’s flagship award ceremony.