Local politicians have reacted with dismay after it emerged that Ferguson Marine, Port Glasgow is not among shipyards being invited to bid for a major Government ferry contract.
Scotland’s GDP in real terms during the second quarter of 2021 grew by 4.7% compared to the previous quarter. Over the same period, the total UK GDP grew by 4.8%.
The UK Government is to delay introducing post-Brexit checks on food and farming imports to England, Scotland and Wales, blaming Covid disruption and pressure on global supply chains.