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Day: 19 January 2017

Wall Street slipped back as cautious investors look ahead to today’s inauguration of Donald Trump as President (click for more)

The dollar and US Treasury yields gained but equity investors were wary as they waited to see if Mr Trump acts on pro-business promises such as tax cuts, fiscal stimulusRead More

Gulf widens over EU talks

Russell warns of deadlock as May offers Brexit deal

Michael Russell
Scotland's Brexit minister Michael Russell has warned of constitutional deadlock over the UK's handling of the Brexit negotiations...

As government seeks global partners

RBS declines government bid to help Iran trade

RBS Gogarburn
The Royal Bank of Scotland has declined to help the UK government build trade links with Iran...

Firm targets 'hyper growth'

Notman to lead GSS growth overseas

Grant Notman
Gas Sensing Solutions, the Cumbernauld-based company, has a new business development director. Grant Notman brings significant sales and channel management experience from previous roles with companies such as Transition NetworksRead More

Loan Talk Awards

Lending Channel honoured at London ceremony

Ally and Murray Ewing
Perth based finance broker The Lending Channel received a national award at an industry event in London...

Hospitality veteran branches out

Walker launches Lighthouse Consultancy

Stephen Walker
A hospitality veteran who worked under US president elect Donald Trump at Turnberry, has launched a consultancy targeting the support services sector.

US visitor numbers surge

Cheap travel draws Americans to Scotland

Tourists
Tourism bosses say the slump in the pound and an increase in the number of direct flights has seen a surge in Americans visiting Scotland...

Letter post falls

Fewer Christmas cards hits Royal Mail

Royal Mail letters post box
A decline in the number of Christmas cards sent in the post contributed to a slump in Royal Mail shares.

Defending champions defeated

Shock as Djokovic and Jamie Murray out

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat in Melbourne and Jamie Murray and his partner are also out; Vern Cotter has named his squad for the Six Nations...

A number of people are reported to have died following an avalanche on a hotel in Italy