The future of our town and city centres is under threat as the coronavirus pandemic accelerates the switch from bricks and mortar to online retailing. This week Herald business turned the spotlight on the high street in a new special series.
In part one, it was declared the new Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) should allocate capital to fund the regeneration of towns and city centres left reeling by the fallout from the pandemic.
High street crisis sparks fresh calls for business rates overhaul
It is revealed calls are mounting for radical reform Sccotland’s business rates system to ignite the recovery high streets in part two, as fears grow that outlets currently closed because of coronavirus will not be able to afford bills when current relief ends in the coming months.
Office market set to split on quality lines
Part three: With the availability of vacant office space across Scotland rising at the strongest rate recorded since the global financial crisis, significant questions remain about the future of the workplace and the knock-on effects for town and city centres.
Fintech star set to succumb to £145m takeover offer
Financial technology star Nucleus Financial is set to be acquired by a rival in a deal which values the investment platform specialist at around £145 million.
Work on 1930s-style cocktail bar and restaurant under way at art deco gem
A project to create a 1930s-style cocktail bar, and restaurant and events space in Glasgow's landmark art deco Beresford building will get under way today.
Restaurateur pursues tram dream and embarks on major restoration
The owner of a landmark Glasgow restaurant in a B-listed former tram station building is embarking on restoration works costing more than £100,000, while hoping to realise his dream of installing a recreated 1920s carriage next to the bistro.
Opinion
Kristy Dorsey: Job seekers left in the dark as application numbers multiply
Mark Williamson: Increase in energy prices beggars belief
Ian McConnell on Wednesday: From Rothesay to reality: what next for Rishi Sunak?
Scott Wright: Signs of hope for stricken hospitality trade
Ian McConnell on Friday: Brexit could have taken many forms. Cheshire Cat Boris Johnson chose this one
Brian Donnelly: Minister's holidays side-step is a disgrace
Features
Monday Interview: Investors eye Edinburgh office and residential development
SME Focus: Coronavirus fuels demand for TEFL courses developed in Scotland
Business Bulletin:
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