Karen Peattie

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Scotch whisky firm’s profits slide but outlook positive on back of investment

AS historic Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk prepares to open its doors to the whisky-loving public next month, its owner Ian Macleod Distillers hailed the “entirely justifiable fanfare” that met the warehousing of its first new casks last July and pointed to continuing investment, including a new distillery on Islay, as its future-proofs the business.

Next PM must turn to ‘clever people’ to help create employment and better jobs

ENTREPRENEURS Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter, admitting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a General Election on July 4 took them by surprise, have said their wish is for the next prime minister to surround themselves with “clever people” help them understand the needs of business and key areas like the NHS and education.

Hunter calls on new First Minister to address housing emergency

LEADING entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter is calling on Scotland’s new First Minister to reset the Scottish Government’s relationship with the business community, overhaul the nation’s tax system and deal with the current housing emergency as a priority.