Retail tycoon Sir Tom Hunter has said a second referendum on Scottish independence is inevitable as he hammered home criticism of the handling of Brexit by politicians.
However, the Ayrshire entrepreneur said a vote on independence should not be held for the time being although any attempt by a UK prime minister to block one could backfire.
Witchery chief Thomson makes plea to protect hospitality jobs
A leading Edinburgh restaurateur underlined the importance of protecting the “whole ecosystem of jobs” connected to Scotland’s crisis-hit hospitality sector as he unveiled a coronavirus funding package to support his business.
Hotel fears after SNP funding 'heavily oversubscribed'
Warnings have been issued that Scotland’s hotel sector could be at risk of collapse after a government package of support was “heavily oversubscribed” and was only expected to help around 60 businesses.
Scottish renewables assets in favour with power giant after £200m gas plants sale
Energy giant Drax has underlined the importance of the company’s renewable energy assets in Scotland to its strategy after offloading gas-fired power stations in a deal worth up to around £200 million.
Power giant highlights importance of Scottish renewable energy assets after £200m gas plants sale @heraldscotland @_HeraldBusiness https://t.co/VBi2EjqC0K
— Mark Williamson (@MarkWHerald) December 16, 2020
Trust flags ‘anathema’ as it lags global stock market return
Scottish Investment Trust says its portfolio would have required a "proportionately large exposure to a very small number of companies" that it believes are “greatly overvalued” to have kept pace with global markets this year.
Opinion
Ian McConnell: Brexit psychology laid bare in this barrage of propaganda
Kristy Dorsey: UK can't afford 'levelling up' to become 'mission impossible'
Guy Stenhouse: Wrongs of the £500 reward for NHS and care workers
Features
Monday Interivew: Lyon & Turnbull chief hails move into online auctions
SME Focus: Glasgow engineering stalwart maintains jobs amid coronavirus crisis
Business Bulletin:
— Brian Donnelly (@BrianDonnellyHT) December 14, 2020
◾Scotland's first alcohol-free dark ale launched by @HarviestounBrew via @TasteComms
◾@TheWitcheryEdin owner secures £2.5m Covid loan
◾SME Focus: Engineer maintains jobs despite crisis
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And finally ... from the bulletin: Scotland's first alcohol-free dark ale Wheesht launched by Harviestoun | Witchery owner secures £2.5m Covid loan | SME Focus: Engineer maintains jobs despite crisis
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