THE owner of a landmark Glasgow restaurant told this week how he has managed to retain all of his staff during the coronavirus crisis, saying it “feels like waking up from a bad dream”, as he prepares to reopen next month.
Marco Giannasi, who owns and runs the Battlefield Rest on the south side of Glasgow with his wife Yellena, described as “fantastic news” the bistro’s plans to reopen on April 26.
Windfarm development near Aberdeen on cards for oil and gas firm
Oil and gas entrepreneur Tom Cross has underlined his belief in the potential to develop a successful renewable energy business in Scotland and said he is in the market for acquisitions in the sector.
READ MORE: The North Sea-focused Parkmead Group oil and gas business run by Mr Cross has been working on plans to develop windfarms and the like on Aberdeenshire farmland it acquired in 2019 in an £8.5 million deal.
New Scottish device to save lives while cutting down Covid risks
Scottish outdoor clothing specialist Keela has partnered with the NHS to develop what has been described as a “ground-breaking” CPR device to reduce the risk of infection from bacteria and viruses such as Covid-19.
Outlook for jobs uncertain at Edinburgh fintech
Nucleus Financial chief executive David Ferguson has said a planned takeover of the firm that staff have opposed could be good for the business despite uncertainty about what it will mean for employees including himself.
First Look: Celebrity chef’s street food pop-up opens in Glasgow
Jimmy Lee’s Salt & Chilli Oriental opened this week in Glasgow's West End.
Opinion
Kristy Dorsey: 'Jabs for jobs' in legal spotlight
Mark Williamson: Government plans for audit reform will not fix broken system
Ian McConnell on Wednesday: Battlefield Rest - Coronavirus pandemic has shone light on heroes and woeful behaviour
Scott Wright: Can Ferguson recover to play key role in Scottish shipbuilding?
Ian McConnell on Friday: Brexiter spin cycle at full tilt as exporters tell us the sorry truth
Brian Donnelly: Anger as key EU exports halved amid Brexit turmoil
🗣Anger as EU meat exports halved amid Brexit turmoil | @BrianDonnellyHT | @scotfoodjames @ScotfoodJohnD @scotfooddrink @David_FDFScot @BMPA_INFO https://t.co/IbXkic3lGQ
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Features
Monday Interview: Flower firm blooms as entrepreneur relocates business to Scotland from Guernsey
SME Focus: Stonehaven textiles designer wins online following
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