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Saturday, 7th November 2009

Scotland's economy

Call for competition inquiry into banking services for Scottish SMEs MSPs are pressing for a competition inquiry into small business banking in Scotland amid warnings that the restructuring of Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group will do little to improve the "duopoly" governing SME lending north of

'Canny' Scots among UK's worst savers THE amount of savings held by Scots to tide them over the recession is "worryingly low", according to the first major study into the current state of the nation's personal financial holdings.

Distress deals up ONE in nine of all mergers and acquisitions in Scotland now involves businesses in distress, according to research by data provider Corpfin in conjunction with insolvency trade body R3.

John Swinney admits business friction despite 'all I've ever done for them' FINANCE secretary John Swinney was forced on to the defensive yesterday as he had to respond to an unprecedented attack from Scotland's business community.

Slump rocks the foundations but Mactaggart & Mickel stands firm

Output boost for Scotland signals hope of recovery

Scotland's economic decline shows signs of slowing

Jump in Scottish deal-making adds to growth hopes

Bill Jamieson: Discounts a warning as well as an opportunity

Scots best prepared for return to growth

One in five Scots households jobless

Bosses call for action to avoid setback in recovery

Business chiefs warn of post strike damage to recession-hit firms

Hope amid gloom as exports slump

Credit crunch on the curriculum

Inflation fall gives Scottish Government '£1bn budget bonus'

Scotland failing entrepreneur test

Scots cities slide down money table

Scots firms most optimistic over recovery

Top estate agent enjoys best-ever summer

Higher costs show hard times still here for small firms

'Charge more for services' warning as councils face crunched finances

Rail link axed as Scottish Government's budget cuts bite

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