EY UK

Scotland secures decade stretch as top UK FDI location outside London

EY UK Attractiveness Survey explores Scotland’s performance in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and tracks international investors’ perceptions.

Forecast downgraded as global trade concerns rise

The EY ITEM Club Scottish Spring forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and the breakdown of sector performance.

Urgency to address low productivity and high labour market inactivity

The EY ITEM Club Scottish Winter forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and the breakdown of sector performance.

Scotland’s economic forecast weakens but central belt to buck trend

The EY ITEM Club Scottish Autumn forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and sector performance.

Scottish GDP at highest since COVID-19 as economy grows

The EY ITEM Club Scottish Summer forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and sector performance.

FDI in Scotland attracts a record number of projects

Foreign direct investment in Scotland has grown to record results and is second to London in UK, with three Scottish cities in the top ten for FDI.

Scotland GVA forecast to edge upwards as employment headwinds remain

The EY ITEM Club Scottish Spring Forecast sets out latest economic performance and predictions for Scotland, including GVA, labour market, inflation, interest rates and sector forecasts.

Scotland household finances to improve with interest rates cut

The EY ITEM Club Scottish Winter forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and the breakdown of sector performance.

Scotland to avoid recession despite flat economic performance, says the EY ITEM Club

The EY Scottish ITEM Club’s Autumn forecast on Scotland’s economy, includes Scottish GVA, employment and the breakdown of sector performance.

Scotland’s foreign investment grows with record results

The EY UK and Scotland Attractiveness Survey 2023 details why Scotland is an attractive FDI location, including the top sectors and investment origins.

Scottish economy expected to return to calendar year growth in 2024, says EY Scottish ITEM Club Forecast

EY’s Scottish ITEM Club Forecast 2023 evaluates the current economic performance and future predictions for the Scottish economy, including GVA growth.

EY announces collaboration with Carbon13 to support start-ups and entrepreneurs in their mission to reduce CO2e

EY has today announced that it is investing in a collaboration with Carbon13, the venture building programme that supports entrepreneurs in creating new businesses whose primary objectives are to reduce CO2e emissions.

EY Budget commentary: Tax reliefs could stoke growth for manufacturing sector

An increased rate of relief for loss-making R&D-intensive SMEs should also have a positive impact on manufacturing research and development

EY Budget commentary: Pensions lifetime allowance

The increase in the annual pension should encourage a greater number of people to put more into their pension pot.

Personal taxes – A quiet day as the Chancellor hunts for growth: Spring Budget

For personal tax measures, no changes to the already-announced tax rates and thresholds across income tax and capital gains allowances.

Strikes continued to hold back GDP in January – EY ITEM Club comments

Martin Beck, Chief Economic Advisor to the EY ITEM Club, reacts to the GDP statistics for January.

‘A toolkit of tax measures’ could play key role in supporting UK automotive and manufacturing sectors – EY comments ahead of Spring Budget

EY’s David Borland, Maria Bengtsson and Mark Minihane on what the automotive and manufacturing sectors may be hoping for ahead of the Spring Budget.

Strong start to 2023 continues for the UK car industry

David Borland, EY UK & Ireland Automotive Leader, and Manu Varghese, comment on SMMT new car registration figures for February 2023.

Challenging year ahead for the UK car industry, despite new year cheer

David Borland, EY UK & Ireland Automotive Leader, and Manu Varghese, comment on SMMT new car registration figures for January 2023.

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