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Ian McConnell
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Journalist based in Scotland - Business Editor of The Herald. Columnist.
Seven-times category winner in the Scottish Press Awards.
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♦️An important story for the Outer Hebrides this morning
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First Outer Hebrides funding from Scottish National Investment Bank
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First Outer Hebrides funding from Scottish National Investment Bank
The Scottish port has secured the funding for a 'critical piece' of infrastructure
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January 22, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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♦️New chief executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce named
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New chief executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce named
Scottish Chambers of Commerce has named its new chief executive after a 'rigorous UK-wide recruitment process'
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January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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♦️Glasgow and Edinburgh airports new flight wins in 2026
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Glasgow and Edinburgh airports new flight wins in 2026
We might not be far into 2026 but already Scotland’s two biggest airports are celebrating new flight wins.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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♦️Key launch revealed by car dealership entrepreneur
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Key launch revealed by car dealership entrepreneur
Peter Vardy, the entrepreneur behind Scotland’s Peter Vardy Motor Group, CarMoney, and SilverBullet, has announced a key launch
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January 20, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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♦️New chief named by Scottish company, after retirement of founding CEO
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New chief named by Scottish company, after retirement of founding CEO
A Scottish company has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, following the 'planned retirement' of its founding CEO
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January 20, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Raft of new flight wins by Scottish airport ‘very encouraging’
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Raft of new flight wins by Scottish airport ‘very encouraging’
Glasgow Airport has won new flights, including key transatlantic and European routes
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January 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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♦️Scottish Budget and a remarkable twist in the tale
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Scottish Budget and a remarkable twist in the tale
There was a remarkable twist in the tale when it came to the Scottish Budget
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January 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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♦️'Aggressive minority' warning as crunch vote looms at Scottish company
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Huge wave of support for Scottish company under US hedge fund threat
There has been a huge wave of support for the Scottish company, which is under attack from a US hedge fund
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January 16, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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♦️'Wonderful' says Scottish law firm as two experienced solicitors return
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Two solicitors in 'wonderful' return to Scottish law firm after two years
Two experienced solicitors are returning to the Scottish law firm after two years
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January 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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♦️'Wake up now and vote' call to Scottish company's shareholders
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'Wake up now and vote' call to Scottish company's shareholders
A key sector is 'under attack', a former pensions minister warned as she urged shareholders in a Scottish fund facing another attempt to oust its…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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♦️Inspirational leader who epitomised all that is good about family businesses
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Inspirational leader who epitomised all that is good about family businesses
Douglas Anderson, whose sudden passing was announced last week by family-owned plant and tool hire company GAP Group, was a truly inspiring…
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January 14, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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♦️Scottish Budget with big income tax and rates moves draws eye-catching response
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Scottish Budget with big income tax and rates moves draws eye-catching response
The Scottish Budget, featuring income tax and rates moves, drew an eye-catching response
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January 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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♦️Bank branch and HQ building in Scottish city to be demolished

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Bank branch and HQ building in Scottish city to be demolished
The former bank branch and HQ in the Scottish city is to be demolished
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January 13, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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♦️Bank branch and HQ building in Scottish city to be demolished
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Bank branch and HQ building in Scottish city to be demolished
The former bank branch and HQ in the Scottish city is to be demolished
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January 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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♦️Scottish Government faces another test
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Scottish Government faces another test
Another test for the Scottish Government looms
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January 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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♦️Battle rages as crunch vote looms for Scottish company
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Battle rages as crunch vote looms for Scottish company
The battle for control of the Scottish investment trust is raging as a crunch vote looms
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January 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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♦️Major support for Scottish company trying to fight off attempt to oust its board
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Major support for Scottish company trying to fight off attempt to oust its board
A Scottish company facing an attempt to oust its entire board has won support from two key players
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January 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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♦️'Stellar' performance unveiled by Scottish law firm
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'Stellar' performance unveiled by Scottish law firm
A Scottish law firm has described its performance as 'stellar', unveiling a sharp rise in profits.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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♦️Sale of Scottish shopping centre takes investment total close to £2bn
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Sale of Scottish shopping centre takes investment total close to £2bn
The Scottish shopping centre sale helped boost the investment total
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January 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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♦️Feather in cap for Scottish Government on key relationship
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Feather in cap for Scottish Government on key relationship
A significant shift in the relationship between the Scottish Government and business has been highlighted with some descriptive language.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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♦️Aldi Christmas cheer as reasons for success story unpacked
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Aldi Christmas cheer as reasons for success story unpacked
The continuing pressure on traditional supermarkets was highlighted today as Aldi revealed it had enjoyed its 'best-ever Christmas'.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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♦️Aldi Christmas cheer as reasons for success story unpacked
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Aldi Christmas cheer as reasons for success story unpacked
The continuing pressure on traditional supermarkets was highlighted today as Aldi revealed it had enjoyed its 'best-ever Christmas'.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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♦️Will Labour finally find #Brexit courage after Erasmus+ revelation?
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Will Labour finally find Brexit courage after Erasmus+ revelation?
Brexit common sense remains a victim of political fears. Will 2026 be the year in which Labour finally finds its courage on this crucial issue?
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January 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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♦️Major wins on new flights for Scotland's airports
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Major wins on new flights for Scotland's airports
Scotland's airports have enjoyed major new flights wins, including on key routes.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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♦️This famous Scottish city thoroughfare has had its troubles. Dare we now dream?
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This famous Scottish city thoroughfare has had its troubles. Dare we now dream?
Much negative has been said about this famous Scottish city thoroughfare. Dare we dream of better times ahead?
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December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM