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More delays likely

Rising costs of HS2 may see line upgrades in north

HS2 train
Off track: costs of the project have doubled Soaring costs of building HS2 may mean a delay in the second phase while alternative links are examined. A new estimate putsRead More

Warning from experts

Consumers ‘need to change behaviour’ to meet carbon target

M8 road works
The transition to a zero carbon economy will mean an end to major road building Scotland’s aim to become a zero carbon economy will be “extremely challenging” as fewer peopleRead More

Skills report

Call for ‘disruption council’ to manage new technology

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Colleges like Napier University are helping to develop new skills A ‘disruption council’ should be set up in Scotland to help business and their workforce manage technological change, according toRead More

Confidence vote in Britain

More than 1,000 EU firms plan first UK office after Brexit

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EU firms are applying to operate in the UK More than 1,400 EU-based firms have applied for permission to operate in the UK after Brexit, with over 1,000 of theseRead More

Grant for new jobs

US-backed EnMovi brings medical device R&D to Glasgow

Ivan McKee and EnMovi CEO
Ivan McKee, left, with Roman Bensen, CEO of EnMovi US-owned medtech firm EnMovi is opening a research and development base in Glasgow to develop its wearable orthopaedic sensors and dataRead More

Big Four changes

EY looking at private equity push ahead of audit reform

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EY is being investigated over the collapse of Thomas Cook Big Four accountancy and advisory firm EY is making a big push into private equity as it reshapes the businessRead More

Big Four firm pursued

KPMG targeted over audit of Goals Soccer Centres

Keith Rogers
Keith Rogers: co-founder KPMG is at the centre of another auditing controversy after it emerged it is facing possible legal action over its auditing of Goals Soccer Centres. The EastRead More

Key reports due

Ministers to unveil plans for zero carbon economy

Derek Mackay
Derek Mackay: ‘our focus on investing in a green economy is working’ (pic: Terry Murden) Scottish government ministers will this week reveal how future spending plans on transport, buildings, heatRead More

Change for Royal couple

Harry and Meghan stripped of HRH titles and public funds

Meghan and Harry wedding
New arrangements: the couple will repay taxpayer’s money Prince Harry and  his wife Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties,Read More

Amid new EU warning...

Early US trade talks raise hopes for Scottish exports

James Macsween
James Macsween: new deal with US Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to open trade talks with the US that should include recent tariffs on Scottish exports. Mr Johnson willRead More