Business Scotland

Finance secretary John Swinney has pledged to pump fresh cash into the ailing construction sector in an effort to kickstart growth when he sets out his Budget next week.

SNP Westminster Business spokesperson Mike Weir MP has called for the Treasury to reverse plans to impose VAT on certain hot foods – warning the so-called pasty tax, which has been condemned by bakery chain Greggs, would also hit independent bakers selling hot snacks including the famous Forfar bridie.