Business & Economy Correspondent
Callum Rennie
Callum Rennie writes about the Scottish economy — energy transition on the north-east coast, the industrial base on the Clyde, and what UK fiscal decisions mean north of the border. He trained as an economist before moving to journalism.
Beat — Scottish economy, energy, public finance · 23 articles
Kenoteq secures £900,000 funding to expand recycled brick production in Scotland
Business · 20 August 2026
Ferguson Marine to cut 70 jobs despite new Scottish Government ferry contracts
Business · 19 August 2026
UK expands Global Talent visa to attract more scientists and engineers
Business · 16 August 2026
UK economy grows 0.3% in June as Scotland faces prospect of higher interest rates
Business · 16 August 2026
Scotland reports record £98.3bn revenues as income tax receipts surge by £1.5bn
Business · 15 August 2026
England lifts onshore wind ban as UK overhauls planning rules
Business · 4 August 2026
Cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027
Business · 29 July 2026
UK inflation hits 2.0% target as Bank of England weighs August rate cut
Business · 26 July 2026
UK inflation returns to 2% target as food and energy costs ease pressure on Scottish households
Business · 22 July 2026
UK and Scottish governments launch joint broadband scheme for 11,000 rural premises
Business · 21 July 2026
Chancellor announces £6 billion tax cuts targeting households and small businesses
Business · 18 July 2026
Ofwat launches formal investigation into Thames Water's financial resilience
Business · 13 July 2026
Aberdeen Airport Security Staff to Strike Over Pay Dispute
Business · 9 July 2026
Scottish communities share £5.5m in renewable energy funding package
Business · 8 July 2026
NetEnt launches Starburst Galaxy sequel to revamp classic slot franchise
Business · 3 July 2026
UK inflation hits 2% target for first time since July 2023
Business · 29 June 2026
Betfair introduces new commission structure for Scottish football exchange betting
Business · 24 June 2026
UK inflation holds at 2.8% in May as services prices accelerate
Business · 22 June 2026
Edinburgh fintech LendingCrowd collapses into administration affecting 5,000 investors
Business · 22 June 2026
UK unveils post-Brexit medical device overhaul with new MHRA framework
Business · 17 June 2026
Glasgow secures Investment Zone status with £160m funding package
Business · 17 June 2026
Sunak announces £1.5bn BAE Systems deal for three more Type 26 frigates on Clyde
Business · 12 June 2026
UK secures £10bn Norwegian warship contract boosting Scottish shipbuilding
Business · 6 June 2026