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Shoppers in Glasgow's Argyle Street saturday.Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald/Sunday12/12/20

Scott Wright: Government provokes fury from Scottish business
Leading shop bosses warn tax hike will lead to job cuts and higher prices

The US is bigger than one man

The US is bigger than one man

Personal Finance

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The US is bigger than one man

The UK economy slowed sharp

The UK economy slowed sharp

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Disappointment over UK performance as new figures published

Business Insight

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New Burberry chief promises a return to brand's British roots

President-elect Donald Trump's actions could impact on Scotland

President-elect Donald Trump's actions could impact on Scotland

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Scotland can expect some challenges and opportunities after US election result

Alistair Phillips-Davies has been chief executive of Perth-based SSE since 2013

Alistair Phillips-Davies has been chief executive of Perth-based SSE since 2013

Business Insight

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Energy chief to stand down as profits surge by more than a quarter

Scottish economy remains resilient amid persistent challenges

Scottish economy remains resilient amid persistent challenges

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Scottish economy remains resilient amid persistent challenges

Scottish investment group sells off software subsidiary

Scottish investment group sells off software subsidiary

Business Insight

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Scottish investment group sells off software subsidiary

What to make of the public sector pay boom?

What to make of the public sector pay boom?

Business Voices

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What to make of the public sector pay boom?

Vicki Miller, chief executive, VisitScotland

Vicki Miller, chief executive, VisitScotland

Overseas boost for Scots tourism as investment giant toils

Scottish Parliament

Scottish Parliament

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Graeme Roy: Does style overshadow substance in Scottish economic debate?

Royal Bank of Scotland is owned by NatWest Group

Royal Bank of Scotland is owned by NatWest Group

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NatWest edges closer to full privatisation with £1 billion shares buyback

Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England are likely to benefit UK small caps in particular

Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England are likely to benefit UK small caps in particular

Euan Baird: Future is bright for smaller firms after 'torrid' spell

British Airways profits cruise beyond expectations

British Airways profits cruise beyond expectations

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British Airways

British Airways profits cruise beyond expectations

The round -table guests with The Herald editor Catherine Salmond and event host Zara Janjua

The round -table guests with The Herald editor Catherine Salmond and event host Zara Janjua

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Clean heating is the round-table hot topic

Sainsbury's provides more food for thought on the future of UK interest rates

Sainsbury's provides more food for thought on the future of UK interest rates

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Bank of England

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Sainsbury's provides more food for thought on the future of UK interest rates

Retailers have highlighted a major rise in costs

Retailers have highlighted a major rise in costs

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Scott Wright: Industry fears grow over £1 billion Budget blow

Marks & Spencer set to feast on festive cheer

Marks & Spencer set to feast on festive cheer

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Marks and Spencer

Marks & Spencer set to feast on festive cheer

Dollar surges and stock markets across Europe rose sharply in the wake of Donald Trump's victory

Dollar surges and stock markets across Europe rose sharply in the wake of Donald Trump's victory

Trump victory triggers plunge in pound

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates next week

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates next week

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Prospect of faster rate cuts quelled by Reeves' seismic Budget

GB Energy will be based in Aberdeen

GB Energy will be based in Aberdeen

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What is GB Energy and will it help with household fuel bills?

The US election is expected to cause further uncertainty in the markets
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

The US election is expected to cause further uncertainty in the markets
(Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Market remains volatile as US election fast approaches

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Scott Wright: Should Rangers court Scotch whisky chief as investor?

The Tennent's Lager Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow

The Tennent's Lager Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow

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Tennent's chief declares beer firm is back on track

There are ongoing renovation works on Sauchiehall Street

There are ongoing renovation works on Sauchiehall Street

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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A rare boost for a troubled Glasgow street

Vice-president Kamala Harris is the Democratic candidate running for the US presidency next month

Vice-president Kamala Harris is the Democratic candidate running for the US presidency next month

What matters more to your finances – the US election or the economy?

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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Luxury hotels thrive in Scotland as cost-of-living pressures ease, report finds

Chancellor Reeves mustn't remain hidebound to rules rigged against growth

Chancellor Reeves mustn't remain hidebound to rules rigged against growth

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Chancellor Reeves mustn't remain hidebound to rules rigged against growth

The hospitality industry wants to see action on business rates

The hospitality industry wants to see action on business rates

Scott Wright: 'Pivotal moment' nears for Scottish hospitality industry

Deltic Energy is using the Valaris 123 rig to drill a well on the Selene prospect in the North Sea with Shell

Deltic Energy is using the Valaris 123 rig to drill a well on the Selene prospect in the North Sea with Shell

Oil and gas firm’s new strategy weighs up ‘political risk’ amid sector challenges

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the launch of the Labour party's mission on cheaper green power, setting out policies on clean energy, at Nova Innovation, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday June 19, 2023. PA Photo. Party leader Sir Keir Starmer

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the launch of the Labour party's mission on cheaper green power, setting out policies on clean energy, at Nova Innovation, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday June 19, 2023. PA Photo. Party leader Sir Keir Starmer

Paul Sheerin: 'A fair bit to relish' in new industrial strategy

Scots dairy firm hails great cottage cheese revival

Will the new Great British Energy, launched by the new Labour Government, be a catalyst for green energy?

Will the new Great British Energy, launched by the new Labour Government, be a catalyst for green energy?

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Colin McLean: Can we revive waning interest in climate change?

The Caledonian Isles, which launched in 1993, serves the Ardrossan to Brodick route

The Caledonian Isles, which launched in 1993, serves the Ardrossan to Brodick route

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Scott Wright: The crisis that is holding back a vital Scottish industry

University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

Stuart Patrick: Do we fully grasp the importance of Glasgow's universities?

Gaps in the workforce are set to grow, particularly in industries like technology and engineering

Gaps in the workforce are set to grow, particularly in industries like technology and engineering

Office for National Statistics

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Skills shortages persist in mixed economic picture

Klarna is the UK's leading buy-now-pay-later provider

Klarna is the UK's leading buy-now-pay-later provider

Business Voices

BNPL buyers beware as legislation looms ahead of festive season

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Chinese and US markets overcome geopolitical fears for another positive week

Time to play the long game as high-stakes budget crunch approaches

Time to play the long game as high-stakes budget crunch approaches

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Time to play the long game as high-stakes budget crunch approaches

North Sea platform

North Sea platform

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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North Sea confidence at 'all-time low', Aberdeen Chamber declares

BEIJNG, CHINA - OCTOBER 27: Aerial view of vehicles being driven on the road through the central business district at night on October 27, 2020 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhou Jin/Qianlong.com/VCG via Getty Images)

BEIJNG, CHINA - OCTOBER 27: Aerial view of vehicles being driven on the road through the central business district at night on October 27, 2020 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Zhou Jin/Qianlong.com/VCG via Getty Images)

Helen Xiong: China may be complex, but it is impossible to ignore

Economies of ale prove profitable for big pub groups

Economies of ale prove profitable for big pub groups

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Economies of ale prove profitable for big pub groups

'Shifting relationships' force landlords to up their game

'Shifting relationships' force landlords to up their game

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Commercial property

'Shifting relationships' force landlords to up their game

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David Lonsdale: Reeves must inject confidence back into the economy

People are open to working for longer, Aegon found

People are open to working for longer, Aegon found

Steven Cameron: Are we financially prepared for our Second 50?

JD Sports put profit warning behind it

JD Sports put profit warning behind it

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Britain's 'King of Trainers' bids to conquer US market

The expectation of further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England has boosted the housing market, but there are fears this month's Autumn Budget could hit the recovery

The expectation of further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England has boosted the housing market, but there are fears this month's Autumn Budget could hit the recovery

Business Voices

Déjà vu all over again as Budget spectre haunts housing market

Lachlan Murdoch bought Rea over 20 years ago

Lachlan Murdoch bought Rea over 20 years ago

What next for Rea Group after online property portal Rightmove rebuffs fourth offer?

Growing tensions in the Middle East are among the uncertainties facing the global economy

Growing tensions in the Middle East are among the uncertainties facing the global economy

Personal Finance

Have no fear in the hunt for quality and value

Braehead has been celebrating its 25th anniversary

Braehead has been celebrating its 25th anniversary

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Scott Wright: Is shopping mall milestone a reason to celebrate?

The Co-op is back in the black despite a surge in shoplifting

The Co-op is back in the black despite a surge in shoplifting

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Cost of living crisis

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Co-op feels the pinch of rising losses to shoplifting

Why small numbers of large employers don't add up

Why small numbers of large employers don't add up

Business Voices

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Why small numbers of large employers don't add up

Rightmove said it will consider latest approach

Rightmove said it will consider latest approach

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Will Australian group succeed with third offer Rightmove?

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Should investors act now as Budget speculation mounts?