Despite the city’s enviable record for innovation, value is often gained elsewhere, writes IAN RITCHIE When I visited the Japanese research headquarters of Panasonic a few years ago in Osaka, I noted the roundel at the front of the building which featured statues commemorating a dozen famous scientist and engineers. The group included Newton and […]
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How to avoid the new fraud trap
Businesses could face prosecution if they fail to meet new fraud compliance requirements, writes DAVID HOUGHTON Big companies need to take heed of a new regulation that extends the scope of fraudulent activity. If they don’t comply they could find themselves being prosecuted if fraud is committed by someone acting on their behalf – even […]
Scotland not strong enough to go solo
Kate Forbes believes Scotland needs independence as an ‘economic necessity’, but she underestimates its reliance on Westminster, writes TERRY MURDEN When Kate Forbes announced she would be leaving Scottish frontline politics there was a broadly held view that she would be a loss to the SNP and to the country as she stood above the […]
Legal kicks from the beautiful game
KATY SHARPE has been able to combine her footballing passions with her work as a lawyer Football has always been one of my driving passions. As a teenage player for Kilmarnock I idolised the likes of legendary Scottish midfielder Kim Little and long harboured dreams of one day earning my crust from the Beautiful Game, […]
Kingsbarns flies the flag for Lowland malts
William and Isabella Wemyss with their 10-year old malt A limited release from a Fife distillery has been hailed as a defining moment for Lowland single malt whisky, writes JULENA DRUMI For ten years, Kingsbarns Distillery has been crafting a signature style defined by local roots, careful distilling, and a long-term vision, which has come […]