In our latest @futureeconscot.bsky.social blog, we explore the implications for Scotland of yesterday's UK budget. Read more 👇

Shell has exited its ScotWind projects, handing its lease back to Crown Estate Scotland and leaving questions as to what happens next.

It's a stark reminder of the risks in relying on distant investors and fossil fuel giants to deliver Scotland’s renewable energy future.

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From the upcoming 🗳️ Holyrood election & Scotland’s 🎯 industrial strategy, to 🌱 nature restoration, 💨 ScotWind, & a 👨‍🏭 just transition for workers & communities.

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UK and Scottish governments have pledged £20m to transition North Sea workers into clean energy jobs - a vital step towards a fairer, cleaner economy.

But as oil and gas decline accelerates, far more must be done to support workers and communities most affected.

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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

Since the 1960s, the fossil fuel industry has shaped Scotland’s economy and identity.

After decades powering growth and jobs, this era is drawing to a close 🧵 www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...

🚨 NEW: We’ve been told for years that private finance will fix Scotland’s nature crisis. Our new research shows why it won’t – and sets out a bold public-led alternative.

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Instead of private finance, we need public investment for public goods – plus action on systemic barriers:

📈 Reducing financial uncertainty for landowners
💷 Tax reform
🌱 Fairer land ownership
🦌 Tackling deer numbers
👷‍♀️ Building skills & housing

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Trump's just announced 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports - with the exemption rules still unclear.

40% of Scotland's pharma exports go to the US. I explore our trading relationship, and how it might be impacted by tariffs in a new blog for @futureeconscot.bsky.social: t.co/YafkA8iiLD

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸 NEW: How are Trump’s tariffs impacting Scotland’s economy?

In a new blog, our economist @jujupepe.bsky.social explores the latest data, and finds that Scotland's exports are defying expectations – for now. But significant risks lie ahead.

📢 NEW: Scotland faces a stark choice: act boldly to shape the economy, or be shaped by global forces.

Read our second report with @mazzucatom.bsky.social and @iipp-ucl.bsky.social on how to rethink the state around a mission-oriented approach: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...

NEW: Green jobs in Scotland increased by 7,500 over the past year, rising to a record high of 33,500

We welcome strong progress in areas like energy efficiency and low carbon vehicles, but some areas of concern remain 🧵

🏠 Completions under the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme fell by 22% in 2024/25. The number of homes completed was 7,444, a fall of 2,070 compared to the previous financial year, and the lowest level since 2015/16 (exc. the first year of Covid-19) 🧵

NEW: Our analysis of ONS data shows private rents in Scotland have risen 32% since 2020, an average increase of £245/month. This outpaces inflation and previous rent trends. 🧵