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The UK's leaders would do well to consider Gordon Brown's plan to deal with the energy crisis (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Multiple, growing crises demand real action from political leaders Columnists

'It is clear that we are now facing a downturn in the market and prices are likely to fall in the coming months,' says DJ Alexander (file image). Picture: John Devlin.

Number of Scots properties for sale halves since 2020, says estate agent Business

Holyrood blasted over 'overly complicated' plans for business rates appeals Business

Brian Wilson: Energy bills must be capped by government – full stop Columnists

Eco-friendly West Coast tie-up taking timber transit off roads and onto sea Business

MacMillan offers an insight into UserTesting - Nick Freer Columnists

Smart Money: No set time for previous energy suppliers now in administration to ... Lifestyle

GDP retreats over last quarter amid reduced spending on fighting Covid-19 Business

JLL signed up as joint letting agent at Glasgow business hub Skypark Business

North-east energy charity bolsters support for businesses and households Business

If grouse shooting was a new idea, would you support it? – Max Wiszniewski Columnists

Glasgow-based Itison channelling £4m into reviving flagship events Business

Owner of The Fife Arms in Braemar acquires London's Groucho Club for £40m Business

Community buy-out of Buccleuch land was a triumph for both sides – Benny Higgins Columnists

Workshops in Inverness set to showcase pioneering tech to construction SMEs Business

Major Edinburgh dentistry firm snapped up by rapidly growing Scotland-wide group Business

Slow progress in narrowing gender pay gap - Lisa Byars Columnists

Beware the nonsense to be found in 'commonsense' economics – John McLaren Columnists

Creative agency Thirst boosts global growth appetite with senior Stateside hire Business

Investing in Scotch Whisky has never been easier Promoted content

Scots tech firms set to host interns via latest CodeClan Youth Academy intake Business

Kirkwood Timber Frame branching out with £12m of new business in first year Business

TUC: Energy bills 'will cost two months’ wages next year Consumer

Inverurie firms join forces to create leading architecture name Business

Traveltech trade bodies in Scotland and Catalonia embark on partnership journey Business

Holyrood urged to include pubs and bars in plans to relax outdoor seating rules Business

City reaction: Deliveroo sees H1 losses widen as consumers tighten belts Business

Hotel chain Travelodge checks in major Scots recruitment drive Business

Scotland’s wind wealth is being spirited away in ‘Great Berwick Bank Robbery’ Columnists

Commercial property services firms hired to help fill revamped Glasgow offices Business

More than half of students targeted by scammers, with Edinburgh among hotspots Business

Aberdeen's Russell Gibson Financial Management snapped up by London peer Business

Rise in base rate could drive more landlords to sell up - DavidAlexander Columnists

British Business Bank helping bring Portuguese patisserie to Glasgow Business

Women among those to benefit from £800k pot to create more diverse workplaces Business

Hospitality tech firm harnesses investor appetite with target-smashing fundraise Business

Tech luminaries Mark Logan and Ana Stewart to address tech showcase EIE22 Business

Wellbeing-focused tech firm Frog Systems supporting mentorship with new tie-up Business

Double signing of tenants at Langlands industrial site in East Kilbride Business

Third of Scots SMEs believe male-owned firms have better access to debt funding Business

Three things I've learned working in big tech marketing - Amy Kelly Columnists

Reaction: analysts call for 'radical' change to Abrdn strategy after H1 loss Business

Staff at luxury hotel claim they are losing up to £300 a month in tips Consumer

Edinburgh-based franchising firm helping women's fitness brand strengthen in UK Business

Energy services firm aiming to power up status in wind sector with new contract Business

Glasgow law firm MCM poaches employment expert to head new division Business

Consultancy forecasts annual energy bill to now hit more than £4,200 in January Politics

Energy furlough scheme urged by Liberal Democrats amid ‘wartime mentality’ claim Politics

Musical accessories firm scores funding boost to help launch new products Business

Key museum among contracts helping engineering consultancy display growth Business

Fintech firm Know-it teams up with Scottish EDGE to support entrepreneurs Business

Precision medicine can remodel healthcare industry - David Bunton Columnists

Respiratory-focused University of Glasgow spin-out secures £1m boost Business

Scotland's private sector sees activity growth slow to 17-month low Business

Frasers of Ellon becomes an official partner of Aberdeen Football Club Business

Fife company launches helping firms with carbon-offsetting via tree-planting Business

Sturgeon urges emergency meeting on cost of living crisis National

Don’t rebuild, retrofit to meet net zero goals - Sarah Peterson Columnists

Business people on the move Business

9000 apply for ScotRail train driver jobs Transport

Recycling specialist NWH Group outlines 21-year sustainability plan Business

Smart Money: Kick up a fuss if your household insurer won’t help you weather the... Columnists

Scotland’s tech ecosystem needs startup growth - Nick Freer Columnists

How long will the energy giants' profits rush last? Cost of living

Scotland sees 'worrying' rise in businesses facing advanced distress Business

Edinburgh private bank Hampden & Co unveils key director hiring from Adam & Co Business

Low carbon claim over new Shetland oil field Environment

Healthtech firm Talking Medicines boosts US foothold with first Stateside hire Business

Scottish Games Week: initial keynote speakers unveiled for showcase event Business

Gold star for Peterhead care home Business

Edinburgh consultancy Optima Partners doubling staff after major BGF boost Business

Clear guidance can help avoid sanctions errors - Stacy Keen Columnists

Menzies Aviation opens 'new chapter' after takeover by Kuwaiti firm completes Business

Fresh investment sees Scottish building block firm attack defence market Business

UK to fall into longest recession since financial crisis as interest rates rise People

STV Player tunes into 'exciting' partnership with fellow streaming service Business