AS I SEE IT: TERRY MURDEN Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is getting her excuses in early ahead of next week’s Scottish Budget and is already preparing to blame the Westminster government for holding back Scotland and ruining its economy. She’s been telling The Scotsman that her planning for the statement on 28 January has been […]
Fintech’s new champion in search of solutions
Interview: Nicola Anderson , CEO FinTech Scotland Growing up on a farm in Northern Ireland, Nicola Anderson could have opted for the outdoor life, something she’s always enjoyed. Instead she set her heart on becoming a doctor. That’s until she discovered economics. A career in business beckoned. Since studying the subject in Liverpool, her journey […]
Leonard’s resignation should signal a shake-up of Scottish politics
AS I SEE IT: TERRY MURDEN Richard Leonard’s resignation as leader of Scottish Labour will have come as no surprise to his party, particularly those who have waged a public campaign against him. More importantly, it should be a wake up call for all the opposition parties in Scotland. The SNP is on a long […]
Ones to watch: 21 headline makers for the new year
Whatever Brexit or the lingering pandemic throws at us in 2021 there will be fresh faces and innovative ideas grabbing the headlines. So who will be among the news makers this year? Aside from those starting new jobs, there are top positions yet to be filled. The British Chambers of Commerce is seeking a successor […]
A new year offers a chance to do things differently
Long-awaited movies, a possible online shopping tax and a sporting bonanza… what else might we expect in 2021, asks TERRY MURDEN