Markets & Economy

  • 24 May 2013

    HOPES that the UK economy might at last be establishing a slightly firmer footing have been dealt a significant blow by official figures showing household spending grew just 0.1% in the first quarter, while exports and investment fell sharply.

  • 24 May 2013

    FOR an area that has had human settlement for more than 8000 years, it could be argued many residents in Aberdeen have never had it so good.

  • 24 May 2013

    The EU has withdrawn proposals which could have increased UK pension scheme deficits by 50%.

  • 24 May 2013

    COMPANIES engaged in the North Sea well services sector have generated the highest level of gross revenue since 1996, with recruitment of technicians and graduate engineers also on the up.