A reluctance by UK investors to support long-term risk is a drag on Scotland’s growth firms, writes IAN RITCHIE Scotland has earned a reputation as an innovative nation in terms of scientific research and the quality of its universities. It performs strongly in fields like AI, life sciences, photonics, space science, video games, renewable energy, […]
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Packaging rules limit food price controls
Attempts to cut shopping bills will be offset by new taxes, writes TERRY MURDEN John Swinney and Rachel Reeves have at least one thing in common. Both want to tackle the cost of living by controlling food prices. The first minister said he could co-operate with the Chancellor on the issue. Unfortunately, no one seems […]
Top of the world flavour at whisky festival
Enthusiasts will gather for tastings and other sessions A festival of discovery for whisky lovers is taking place on the Angus coast, writes TERRY MURDEN Apart from the most dedicated whisky enthusiasts, few will have heard of Bivrost, the world’s northernmost distillery. The Norwegian dram, distilled in the chilly Arctic Circle, and stored in casks […]
Flynn is no Forbes, but he is a fighter
The new Economy Secretary will be assessed against his predecessor, writes TERRY MURDEN Ever since she announced her departure from Holyrood, questions have been asked about who would take up the key economy portfolio at Holyrood from the saintly Kate Forbes. Stephen Flynn is the answer. And it has prompted more questions, not least whether […]
Daily Business Interview: Denise McGinty
Denise McGinty: Dubai challenges you to think differently The Edinburgh entrepreneur built a career in Dubai and is now advising those seeking a new life in the UAE, writes TERRY MURDEN A holiday in Dubai more than 25 years ago proved to be far more than simply a chance for Denise McGinty to recharge the […]