Andrew Noble: opportunities need more capital The venture capitalist tells TERRY MURDEN that the north’s early stage companies face a funding battle with the Golden Triangle As a former Olympian, Andrew Noble knows what it takes to hit the heights of success. But he’s concerned that Team spin-off in the north of Britain is not […]
Meghan makes a play for new start
The Duchess of Sussex is taking the lead role in the couple’s return to Britain, writes TERRY MURDEN As the Royal Family gather for their annual summer retreat at Balmoral, one topic will dominate conversation around the castle and the glorious Aberdeenshire estate. The return to the UK of Prince Harry with his Hollywood wife […]
High streets failing to keep up appearances
Dereliction in Musselburgh High Street (pic: DB Media Services) Tidying up shops and streets is as important as cutting the cost of doing business, argues TERRY MURDEN At one end of Musselburgh High Street the Kaffeine cafe was crammed with customers enjoying brunch and taking advantage of the Sunday morning sunshine, though they may not […]
Interview: Tommy Cook, Calnex Solutions
Tommy Cook: I hadn’t thought about starting a business (pic: DB Media Services) The telecoms chief executive was an accidental entrepreneur but has built a market leading company, writes TERRY MURDEN They say entrepreneurs are born leaders with a stubborn resistance to being told they can’t achieve their ambitions. Well, not all entrepreneurs are mavericks […]
Why the UK needs an English parliament
The new prime minister admits Britain is broken, but his devolution plan fails to spot the elephant in the room, writes TERRY MURDEN When Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Oxfordshire address early last year she outlined ambitious plans to rebuild the economy, creating Europe’s Silicon Valley, investing in new railways and airport expansion. It didn’t […]