The new Labour government has reached the end of the year with an unwelcome set of recent economic data.

The Scottish Retail Consortium warns some shops could go out of business next year if sales remain sluggish.

Tourism experts are reporting a surge in German visitors to Scotland, with some attributing this trend to the friendships forged by the Tartan Army.

Peel Ports says the North Ayrshire site will attract £3.5bn in inward investment and create more than 5,000 jobs.

BBC Scotland business editor Douglas Fraser looks at the impact and reaction to the chancellor's budget.

Rachel Reeves and Shona Robison may offer potential fixes to plans to build public assets and services.

New restrictions were put under review after concerns about their impact on people living in rural areas.

The first minister has revealed his spending plans after the government confirmed £500m of cuts.