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Wage bills squeeze profits at Scotland’s biggest owner-managed firms

Insider Media

Roundtable hears how cash remains king for OMBs in turbulent economy

Pivoting to large orders helped Go Swag bag a growth leap

Flotation Energy

Who are Scotland's fastest growing renewable companies?

Five Scottish Renewables 50 firms profiled

Insider Media

Winners announced for the 2026 Made in Scotland Awards

GroGreen

Five Scottish companies tipped for scale up growth

Farming

How we must prepare Scottish farming for a hotter world Iain Boyd

Donald with his wife Caroline and children Rachel and Andrew

Future of crofting on the Machair, and the growing threat from geese

Demands for £183m Scottish Government boost to farming

Sheep grazing at Shemore Farm in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

Three Loch Lomond farms chosen to future-proof food production

Budget 2026: Chancellor’s U-turn on ISA allowance branded ‘backward step’
“For those who can put money away for the long term and can accept investment risk, investing offers the potential for better returns” – Kevin Brown, Scottish F...

Tennent’s on top as pilsner and citrus lager launches attract new drinkers

£120,000 raised as Sir Tom Hunter urges businesses to invest in young people

Ad Feature Podcast: the circular economy and competitive business advantage

Ad Feature Expert trio gives us well-rounded views on circular economy

Stephen Emerson, Scotsman Insider Editor; Michelle Thomson businesswoman, former Falkirk MSP/Edinburgh MP; Lauren Ridgley project manager, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce; Charlie Woods board member, Economic Development Association Scotland; Stephen Boyd Scottish director of the Institute for Public Policy Research Scotland; Susan Murray director, David Hume Institute; Ciaran McGuigan chief executive, Zero Waste Scotland

Ad Feature Circular economy a ‘crown jewel’ as businesses grasp opportunity

Chancellor John Healey ahead of delivering his UK Budget

Explainer What John Healey's Budget spending plans mean for Scotland and you

The concept of a 'reasonable excuse' is intended to be considered in real-world circumstances of individual taxpayers, says Kerri McHale

Sometimes ‘but I didn’t know’ are the magic words

Greaves Sports has operated in some form for almost a century

Historic Glasgow sports store where Frank Sinatra shopped to close

We must put political differences aside to secure Grangemouth future Alex Cole-Hamilton

New property venture looks to unlock Scotland’s ‘constrained’ housing market

Aberdeen’s Asco unveils fresh £18.3m tech investment and new AI chief

People don’t follow algorithms: Why AI must make leadership more human Rakesh Shaunak

Four fintech firms share £200,000 to help develop ‘responsible’ AI

Accounting firm Wbg steps up Scottish presence with takeover of Dunedin Advisory

Welcome fall in Scottish business distress levels despite ‘pockets of distress’

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

The RBS headquarters and conference complex at Gogarburn, Edinburgh, which forms part of NatWest Group. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Taxing banks will hit growth, Scottish finance chief warns

Liz Hamilton is an expert in the Scottish building industry

Urgency needed if country is to get homes it needs

The event takes place at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms

Scotland 2050 conference line-up revealed: Here's what it's all about Barrie Cunning

The Acorn project will be based at Shell's St Fergus gas terminal near Peterhead

Exclusive Chancellor warned not to axe North Sea energy project to fund defence

Heriot-Watt hails ‘milestone’ chip that promises sharper views of universe

Vinyl revival helps turn 30-year-old Scottish hi-fi firm into £3.5m business

Budget bank tax raid: Don’t drain the engine of growth - Sandy Begbie Sandy Begbie

Connected Kerb CEO Chris Pateman-Jones

End the driveway divide: EV pavement tax must be tackled Chris Pateman-Jones

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Expertise in marine engineering built up in the North Sea oil and gas industry could help create a world-leading marine renewables industry (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

SNP warned oil and gas slump driving wind investment out of Scotland

Many Scottish businesses are looking to their own balance sheets to drive investment and growth, says Vishal Chopra

What will unlock the next phase of growth?

A bombshell report published on May 20, 2024 revealed more than 30,000 people were infected with viruses such as HIV and hepatitis after being given contaminated blood in Britain between the 1970s and 1990s (Picture: Benjamin Cremel / AFP / Getty)

Is blood scandal redress coming?

Artificial intelligence can help litigants find the words, but not necessarily the right ones, says Bobby Murray

When the stakes are high, cutting corners remains a fool’s bargain

‘Critical point’ for housing industry amid fall in new homes

Douglas McConnell points to a movement away from the traditional emphasis on testing evidence in open court

Are the scales of justice still balanced in Scotland?

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is set to announce his Budget this week.

Explainer What will be in John Healey’s first Budget as Chancellor

Industry bosses hope the North Sea oil and gas sector can enjoy a revival

North Sea revival risks being scuppered despite Jackdaw decision

Make sure you know how your energy payments average out throughout the year (Picture: Adobe)

It’s the best time to take stock of your energy bills

New partnership aims to break down EU barriers for Scottish start-ups

Scottish housebuilder has ‘clear sense of direction’ as profits more than double

Nami Surgical co-founders Nico Fenu and Rebecca Cleary at Clydebank’s Golden Jubilee Hospital (Picture: Stewart Attwood)

Scotland’s new healthcare innovators aim to go global

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

A view of Methil

Methil’s shipyard revival set to be powered by a new era of defence Jeremy Grant

Crisps are among the food and drinks covered by the new restrictions in Scotland (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Retailers need to comply with new food restrictions

Scottish job fears as Barclays AI push sees 5,000 jobs slashed

Top Scots banker first woman to receive prestigious lifetime achievement award

Edinburgh’s tallest office complex to get rooftop terrace and gardens

Scottish accounting group’s acquisition ‘another powerful statement of intent’

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

The Jackdaw gas project has been approved by the UK government

Explainer Jackdaw: what does it mean for business, you and energy prices

The Beyond the Startup podcast will focus on how Scotland can build more globally successful tech companies (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

A podcast to match the ambition of our subjects

James Paterson wants UK and Scottish governments to simplify tax law

Tax complexity risks stifling Scotland’s growth

Andy Burnham and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh

Analysis Jackdaw approval cannot be distraction from crisis facing North Sea

Jackdaw field approved to 'begin gas supply this winter'

The Port of Aberdeen was transformed by the oil and gas industry. Now the potential to service floating offshore windfarms represents a substantial opportunity but only if the UK government makes the right choices

How UK energy plan could put thousands of North Sea jobs at risk Bob Sanguinetti

Ben Leonard, with his daughter in the first Tuko carrier

Father-of-three launches baby carrier ‘precision-engineered’ for dads

The Jackdaw gas field has been given the go ahead

Jackdaw gas field set to be approved by UK Labour government

Chris Pateman-Jones, Chief Executive of Connected Kerb, and Deputy Chief Executive at ETZ Ltd

EV charging firm opens new innovation hub in Aberdeen

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

Craig Blyth

Ad Feature Why succession planning matters for Scotland’s business owners

Good conservation has never been about preventing change, says Gill Ogilvie

It’s a new stage in the life of the venerable King's Theatre

Top role at Royal Bank of Scotland for banker who started branch career at 16