An Inconvenient Reality: The Role of Oil and Gas in the UK’s Past, Present and Future Energy and Electricity Mix
Ahead of The Business of Energy 2026, Professor John Underhill, University Director for Energy Transition at the University of Aberdeen, examines the UK’s continued reliance on oil and gas, arguing...
BUDGET REACTION: Chancellor’s tinkering is a clever game of give and take
The Chancellor of Exchequer John Healey in his first Budget fired off a list of economic tinkering as he stated that the UK government’s priority “is first and foremost cheaper...
Budget 2026: breathing space on bills, open questions on energy
Chancellor John Healey’s first budget puts energy bills and household costs squarely in the spotlight, with a package of support that will be felt immediately by consumers. For businesses, investors...
THE BIG READ: Why building data centre campus at Chapelcross could benefit Scotland – and Annan
The Scottish engineer behind a bid to invest more than £16.5bn in a neglected part of rural Scotland has spoken exclusively to The Business about the hurdles to be overcome...
35 most influential women in finance in Scotland
The inspiration for this year’s most influential women list is Dame Susan Rice, the banker, former Bank of England director, an economic advisor and member of the First Minister’s Council...
Shetland’s mussel power: A shining example of co-operative spirit
How co-operation powers Shetland’s Island’s mussel industry: Every one of the Shetland boats is family-owned and worked by the family. On a brisk and breezy summer morning, Kenny Pottinger steers...
Deals Review: Autumn Budget concerns drive continuing rise in deals action
Despite continuing global geopolitical instability – and particularly the US-Iran war and its impact on global oil prices – Scotland’s dealmakers enjoyed a busier-than-expected summer as investors and businesses alike...
Wish you were here: Burnham’s Manchester teaches Scotland the importance of a Cannes-do attitude
Manchester has been attending MIPIM in force for 20 years. Andy Burnham’s brigade has been at the forefront. The city shells out a lot of money for a huge pavilion...
The Big Interview: Eyes on the enterprise and net zero race with SE chief executive Adrian Gillespie
What did Scottish Enterprise ever do for us? Quite a lot, as its highly-focused chief executive Adrian Gillespie outlines Monty Python’s Life of Brian springs to mind when speaking with...