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Day: 5 May 2020

FM jumps gun on Johnson

Exit blueprint outlines ‘options’ for Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon
Edinburgh’s Old Town is normally bustling with tourists (pic: Terry Murden) Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled Scotland’s provisional ‘exit strategy’ from the coronavirus lockdown, but stressed the importance of sticking toRead More

Law

Insurance lawyer Melville steps up at Clyde & Co

Vikki Melville
Law firm Clyde & Co has appointed Vikki Melville as managing partner for Scotland, taking over from David Tait. Ms Melville is an insurance lawyer who has been with the firmRead More

Opportunities amid gloom

Angels target companies tackling crisis issues

Flood and home contents (L&G)
Investors are seeking out companies developing solutions to problems such as climate change Companies with the potential to tackle health and climate emergencies will be among the top targets forRead More

Forbes instigates review

Logan tasked with advising on tech support for recovery

Mark Logan
Mark Logan: recommendations Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has called upon former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan to look at how the tech sector can help the economy recover from the CovidRead More

Reversal seen as 'blip'

Single use plastic on rise as consumers seek protection

Plastic waste
Shoppers have become more reliant on supermarkets Single use plastic has increased as food producers, retailers and consumers seek protection from the deadly coronavirus. Market intelligence firm Wood Mackenzie hasRead More

Help for housing sector

£5m loan fund for landlords facing rent arrears

property for rent
Protection for private landlords (pic: Terry Murden) A £5 million fund will offer interest-free loans to landlords in Scotland whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the coronavirus crisis.Read More

Helping scientists

Biotech firm Arrayjet in Covid research partnership

Iain McWilliam
Iain McWilliam: ‘reducing the risk’ Arrayjet, the Edinburgh-based biotechnology specialist, has re-purposed its facilities to help scientists better understand the behaviour of the Covid-19 virus and hasten the global vaccinationRead More

Travel and leisure

Post-Covid hotel booking? Here’s what to expect

Smart table
Staying at a hotel will not be the same again, not for any time soon. There will be fewer options on the menu, a restriction on drinks, no cash.

Information service

xDesign unveils mobile app for NHS updates

NHS information centre
NHS information centres are handling record calls A Scottish tech firm has developed a mobile app enabling quick and easy access to the latest advice and information about Covid-19. TheRead More

Tuesday update

Daily Business Live: Lockdown update; car sales plunge

Vardy Dundee Car Store
4.45pm: London closes higher, US rises The FTSE 100 stayed in positive territory on coronavirus recovery hopes, closing at 5,849.42 +95.64 (1.66%). Wall Street’s main indexes rose on the back of aRead More