Jaqui Gale: ‘life is precious’ Twenty individuals who have coped with life-changing illness will join a fund-raising fashion show, writes JULENA DRUMI A finance manager, an operatic soprano and a tour guide are among those taking part in an Edinburgh fashion show tinged with life-changing experiences. Twenty models parading on the catwalk will showcase a […]
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AI’s risks are already being forgiven
Pressure to exploit artificial intelligence is defying attempts, even by its creators, to control it, says IAN RITCHIE The fourth Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit was held recently in India, following others in the UK, South Korea, and France, each one with a subtle change of title. The first, held at Bletchley Park in 2023, was […]
Good things will have to wait for Diageo
Johnnie Walker clock, Edinburgh: Diageo investors must give the new boss more time New chief executive Sir Dave Lewis faces an uphill battle to fix the drinks giant, says DAN COATSWORTH Dave Lewis is going to need a stiff drink after presenting his first set of results as the new Diageo boss. The business is […]
Scotland waiting for new IPO generation
Scottish power generator Aggreko may be re-listed but will it encourage others to follow, asks TERRY MURDEN With so few stock market listings of Scottish companies in recent years there is understandable excitement among the corporate finance community that we might finally see one before 2026 is out, though if it happens it’s likely to […]
Gillan’s starring role as whisky muse
Creative director Angela D’Orazio with Karen Gillan and the new label Scottish actress Karen Gillan has appeared in a number of Hollywood blockbusters and now she is playing a different kind of starring role as the face of a limited edition whisky. Hedonism, the world’s first blended grain Scotch whisky, made more history when it […]