scottish-government

Scots government consults on freeport tax rules

The Scottish government is consulting on incentives for businesses to invest in Scotland’s two new green freeports are proposed in a new consultation. It follows the selection in January of the Forth Green Freeport and Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport as the locations for the country’s first freeports and which are expected to be operational later this year. Changes to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) rules would offer full ... [+]

Scottish government to discuss next steps for freeports

The Scottish government says it will hold a meeting with industry stakeholders to discuss the next steps for freeports on Wednesday 30 June. Trade Minister Ivan McKee says that the Chief Secretary or a Scotland Office Minister has been invited to attend the meeting and hear directly from industry. In a ... [+]

Scots government pledges £25m to get freight on to rail

The Scottish government says it has ring-fenced up to £25 million of funding to help strengthen rail freight over the next five years. Announced by Transport Secretary Michael Matheson during a visit to the Freightliner Terminal in Coatbridge on 9 May, the fund is open to rail freight industry partners, including ... [+]