A new report authored by Professor Mariana Mazzucato and Laurie Macfarlane outlines a new ‘mission-oriented’ strategy to revitalise Scotland’s economy, transition to net zero and tackle inequalities.   The report, published jointly by the UCL Inst...

Commenting on the publication of the Scottish Government’s new Climate Change Plan, Laurie Macfarlane, co-director of the think tank Future Economy Scotland, said: “The publication of the new Climate Change Plan is welcome, but long overdue. The ...

Responding to the Scottish Government's new climate targets, Miriam Brett, Co-Director at Future Economy Scotland, said: “We welcome the Scottish Government’s intention to adhere to the advice of the Climate Change Committee regarding targets to ...

Responding to Donald Trump’s intervention on North Sea oil and gas, Miriam Brett, Co-Director at Future Economy Scotland, said:   “Donald Trump’s ‘drill baby drill’ agenda runs in direct contradiction to what we know to be true: opening new oil an...

Average earnings in Scotland are £15,000 lower than they would have been if wages had grown as normal rather than flatlined following the 2008 financial crisis, new analysis has revealed.  New research published by the independent think tank Futu...

Responding to the Programme for Government 2025-26, Miriam Brett, Co-Director at Future Economy Scotland, said:  “Predictably, amid a busy legislative programme, this Programme for Government was largely reflective and offered little in the way o...

Commenting on the closure of Grangemouth refinery announced today, Laurie Macfarlane, Co-Director of Future Economy Scotland, said: “The closure of Grangemouth refinery is a devastating blow to workers, the local community and Scotland's economy...

Commenting on the UK Government’s Spring Statement Delivered today, Miriam Brett, Co-Director of Future Economy Scotland, said:  “It is remarkable that any government could look back on the devastation caused by the post-financial crisis austerit...

Commenting on the Scottish Budget delivered today, Miriam Brett, Co-Director of Future Economy Scotland, said:  “Today’s Budget demanded ambitious action after what has been the most challenging year for Scotland’s public finances since devolutio...

Commenting on the UK Budget delivered today, Laurie Macfarlane, Co-Director of Future Economy Scotland, said:  “Today’s budget presented a historic opportunity to put the UK on a new path of economic renewal. While elements of the budget deliver ...