Day: 3 March 2015
Partnership extended by three years
Support for food and drink producers adds £1bn in sales, says Lochhead
Scotland’s food and drink industry has grown by £1 billion as a result of a four-year partnership with the government, according to new figures. Food secretary Richard Lochhead yesterday saidRead More
More intrigue over Ibrox control
Llambias and Leach ‘to quit’ as Rangers board draws £5m loan
Rangers directors Derek Llambias and Barry Leach are expected to quit the board, handing control to South Africa based businessman Dave King ahead of Friday’s EGM. Llambias, chief executive, admittedRead More
Fairness tops First Minister's priorities
Sturgeon aims for ‘inclusive society’ in new economic strategy
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today set out her ambition to create a more inclusive society when she unveiled the government’s plans for the economy. Focusing again on her “fairness and equality” agenda,Read More
Investment to benefit 7,000 businesses
Edinburgh poised for top spot with ultra-fast digital connections
Edinburgh is poised to become one of the most digitally advanced cities in the world after infrastructure provider CityFibre today confirmed it will build an ultra-fast fibre network in theRead More