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Day: 2 September 2020

'Unjust' move

Self-employed may pay for support they didn’t get

Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak is proposing to raise taxes Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s proposed autumn tax raid would see more than a million self-employed workers pay for support they never received, it hasRead More

Tech Talk

Logan report: let’s ensure the bubble doesn’t burst again

Bill Magee
Tech Talk: Mark Logan’s tech eco-system report reminds BILL MAGEE of an earlier technology revolution

Bus jobs pressure

Johnson offers hope for Alexander Dennis workers

Alexander-Dennis-factory
Alexander Dennis plans job cuts Boris Johnson today offered a glimmer of hope for workers in Scotland and England whose jobs are under threat at bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis. HeRead More

Labour in turmoil

Union chief defends Leonard as resignations snowball

Richard Leonard in scarf
Richard Leonard: under attack (pic: Terry Murden) A trade union has called for internal attacks on Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard to stop as another of his top team resigned.Read More

Economist's warning

Scotland ‘would pay a premium’ to borrow money

Scottish Parliament Holyrood
The Scottish Government ‘would pay a premium’ (pic: Terry Murden) A Scottish economist has issued a further reminder to the Holyrood government that it would pay a higher price thanRead More

Enquiries rise

Covid and unrest prompt relocation to Scotland

Trouble in Hong Kong has unsettled many residents Scotland is becoming an attractive location for families and business clients concerned about the coronavirus pandemic and trouble in overseas territories. ARead More

Firms' new identity

Accountants plan market shake-up after Azets rebrand

Chris Horne
Chris Horne: ‘seismic step forward’ Scottish accountancy firms Campbell Dallas and Scott Moncrieff are to rebrand as Azets, the largest brand within Cogital Group, the fast-growing global accounting, advisory and businessRead More

Shops ready at Easter

St James Quarter confirms delayed opening date

W Hotel at St James Edinburgh
Slowly unwrapped: The distinctive W Hotel at St James Edinburgh’s new St James Quarter expects to welcome its first shoppers next Easter, following a six month delay due to the coronavirusRead More

Turnaround consultancy

Former banker Allen joins BRS from LendingCrowd

Anthony Allen
Glasgow based business turnaround consultancy BRS has appointed Anthony Allen as group business development manager. Mr Allen will be responsible for driving growth across the BRS Group’s three core serviceRead More

Wednesday Update

DB Live: Gym Group slumps; Barratt reports strong sales

Gym group
4.30pm: London holds on to gains The market held on to its strong start and closed at 5,940.95 +78.90 (1.35%). 3pm: Problems mount for Leonard A trade union has called for internalRead More