Glasgow-based journalist taking care of business at The Herald. Proud owner of smoking jacket. Personal account.
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2 Nov 2023
Today, The Herald launches a brand new monthly supplement, Business HQ. We aim to examine crucial issues affecting Scottish business and the economy in depth, spotlight exciting entrepreneurs, offer insight from leading commentators, and much more
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Scotland's retro-inspired, scarlet red away kit has been a triumph for designer Adidas - but is not about time we started talking about the price of football tops?
#FIFAWorldCup
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Leading Scottish entrepreneur @SirTomhunter has stepped into the increasingly fevered debate on business rates and how forthcoming hikes will affect the hospitality trade. But what impact will his intervention have?
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Jan 29
As concern mounts over rising business rates, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given more support to pubs in England. But where does this leave the trade in Scotland and the state of our high streets?
@ukhscotland @Scotbeerandpub @FSB_Scotland
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Jan 29
Read this piece and get full access to @heraldscotland for just £20 for a whole year in our January sale
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Jan 27
Always interesting to hear the thoughts of Glasgow print industry veteran John Watson on the state of play in Scottish business
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Jan 27
You can access some of the best Scottish news, politics, sport, business and comment around by taking advantage of our January sale - just £20 for access to The Herald for a whole year
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📈 @SirTomHunter backs entrepreneurs' blueprint for Scotland
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🗣️ Owner of Glasgow's famous Horseshoe Bar highlights £130m cost hit
📈 Business Insight
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🗣️ 'There remains hope that things may yet change for the better for the sector'
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What a shift put in today by Team Herald. Here's a look at tomorrow's print edition, boasting a full package of Budget content across business, politics, health, arts and education. @heraldscotland
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That's a bunch of very smart folk talking about, ahem, some folk. Tremendous value in @heraldscotland today. All your budgety analysis from @andrewlearmonth @_RebeccaMcCurdy @MrMcEnaney @brianjaffa @HannahMargBrown @ScottWWright @ianmcconnellHT
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Jan 13
Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison made a significant move on business rates in the Scottish Budget today. But is it enough for Scotland's under-pressure tourism and hospitality sectors?
Scottish Budget reaction:
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Jan 8
SLTA and Scottish Beer and Pub Association highlight The 'critical' situation facing Scottish hospitality sector by @ScottWWright @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/news/2574…
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Jan 5
The Herald's stunning Scott McTominay front page has been named 2025's @journalism_news Front Page of the Year.
Designed by @broadsheetmike, our splash on Scotland's World Cup qualification featured PA photographer Andrew Milligan's image of McTominay's spectacular overhead kick, and won with 49% of the vote.
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2 Dec 2025
Really concerning news for the many supporters of the GFT
2 Dec 2025
🚨 BREAKING: The Glasgow Film Theatre is expected to lose its main long-term funding from the city council. 🚨
Full details & reaction: heraldscotland.com/news/2566…
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1 Dec 2025
Why is there a crisis at the heart of Scottish tourism?
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1 Dec 2025
A great deal offering access to the in-depth work of the @heraldscotland @_HeraldBusiness team of multi award-winning business journalists including @ianmcconnellHT @ScottWWright and @KristyDorsey
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28 Nov 2025
🔻The water regulator has warned Scotland's state-owned utility is facing a capital investment shortfall of £400m.
For the full story, and to access the best news, sport, business and politics in Scotland, subscribe to The Herald for a year for just £20
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26 Nov 2025
No mistaking the sense of disappointment in the Scotch whisky industry following the announcement of a further duty rise. Mark Kent, boss of the @ScotchWhiskySWA, warns it will hit jobs, investment and lead to business closures.
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