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Ofgem energy price cap plan 'sells consumers down the river' claims Martin Lewis

Ofgem energy price cap plan 'sells consumers down the river' claims Martin Lewis
THE ENERGY regulator's plans to review the price cap on fuel four times a year will make consumers worse off, experts have warned.

More than 200 people lost their jobs when the Uddingston factory closed

Administrators' fees revealed for failed Scottish seafood firm

Maxi Haulage

Ayrshire haulier Maxi sees profits double

'Incredibly popular' direct flights to land of fjords return

business briefing 'Incredibly popular' direct flights to land of fjords return

Robert Cook, chief executive, Hostmore

PREMIUM Hospitality giant Fridays joins signing-on spree as bar group expands

Dune London is returning to Glasgow's Buchanan Street

Major shoe retailer returns to Glasgow's Buchanan Street

The planned development

Application to demolish landmark Glasgow city centre building

Too many still in the dark on pensions

Too many still in the dark on pensions

Pinkwashing allows companies to exploit the struggles and experiences of marginalised people for their own gain

No pride in unscrupulous attempts at 'pinkwashing'

Rory Stone of Highland Fine Cheese

Highland cheese maker eyes growth across UK as simple approach pays off

Improving diversity is the right thing to do and essential for an engineering sector that already has significant skills challenges Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Paul Sheerin: Lack of diversity remains stubborn reality for sector

Institute of Directors chief economist Kitty Ussher

Firms that achieve net zero should pay lower taxes say industry leaders

FILE - The oldest of Moscow's McDonald's outlets, which was opened on Jan. 31, 1990, is closed on Aug. 21, 2014. McDonald’s says it's started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000

McDonald's to sell its Russian business

Jaeger in high street comeback with Marks & Spencer

business week Jaeger in high street comeback with Marks & Spencer

Brian Donnelly: Fury over Boris Johnson jobs bloodbath

PREMIUM Brian Donnelly: Fury over Johnson jobs bloodbath amid British empire collapse

Keith Brooks: Surging inflation is major contributor to uncertainty in the investment world

KultraLab secures £2m for Scottish growth

KultraLab secures £2m for Scottish growth

Peter Wood is a graduate of the University of Glasgow

Fashion chief executive and Scottish corporate veteran takes up board role

£1.9m has been invested in redeveloping the unit

Glasgow: Fish and chip shop business expands

Scotland launches 'world-first' facility to fast-track tidal energy development

business briefing Scotland launches 'world-first' facility to fast-track tidal energy development

The Countesswell development site

Buyers sought for stricken major Aberdeen development site

Brexit has created a nightmare for many exporters, fuelled labour and skills shortages, and exacerbated inflationary pressures Picture: AFP/ Getty Images

PREMIUM Ian McConnell: Fears over noisy Johnson Brexit bonfire talk are telling

London technology firm creates new jobs in Scotland

London technology firm creates new jobs in Scotland

New Shawlands Arcade plans 'way out of context'

business briefing New Shawlands Arcade plans 'way out of context'

Scottish network provider connects remote beauty spots

Scottish housebuilding giant cheered by outlook after reporting big rise in profits

Rolls-Royce, Inchinnan

Rolls-Royce in Scottish jobs pledge as flight demand improves

Eco-house in search of a Scottish home

Eco-house in search of a Scottish home

Shell sells Russian petrol stations after decision to withdraw from country

Neptune operates the giant Cygnus gas field in the North Sea Picture: Neptune Energy

North Sea heavyweight posts 150% increase in UK profits amid gas price surge

Scottish business minister Ivan McKee

Further funding boost for foreign investors

Aegon UK chief executive Milke Holliday-Williams

Edinburgh-based Aegon UK grows profits as Dutch owner notes potential of business

Updated BP pledges to reinvest all North Sea profits into Britain amid windfall tax calls

Sir Bill Gammell's £2bn, 7,000 Edinburgh homes plan online consultation live

business briefing Sir Bill Gammell's £2bn, 7,000 Edinburgh homes plan brought forward

Steven Smith Hay

Edinburgh brewer secures major listings for debut range

Lloyds staff protest over pay at Edinburgh AGM

business briefing Lloyds staff protest over pay at Edinburgh AGM

The company has its manufacturing operation in Edinburgh

Scottish bathrooms business founded in 1881 sold in £80m deal

Wealth giant hires 10-strong Edinburgh team

Wealth giant hires 10-strong Edinburgh team

Harbour Energy operates the Judy platform in the North Sea Picture: Harbour Energy

North Sea oil firms underline scale of profits being made in the area

Vertu chief executive Robert Forrester said shortages of vehicles are likely to continue 'for some time'

Macklin Motors owner in record profits as car shortages continue

EICC CEO Marshall Dallas (by Stewart Attwood)

Scottish conference centre secures raft of large events for next year

An illustration of how the planned revamp of King Street car park could look.

Glasgow King Street car park plans could include hotel, flats, and offices

Rishi Sunak unveiled a £9.1bn package of measures to help householders with energy bills in February, which critics said was inadequate Picture: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

PREMIUM Mark Williamson: Windfall tax calls intensify as oil giants enjoy North Sea bonanza

Edinburgh Park Residency

Boost for Edinburgh office market as major new building comes on stream

M&S Glasgow to stock major brand after Jaegar partnership boost

Picture: Colin Mearns

Scottish fears of 'trade war’ with European Union

178 new homes launch in 'picturesque' Scottish village

business briefing 178 new homes launch in 'picturesque' Scottish village

Stephen Thompson

Former Dundee United chairman reveals business comeback

World's most environmentally-friendly rocket prepares to take off from Scotland

World's most environmentally-friendly rocket prepares to take off from Scotland

Douglas McLeod, Barratt

Major housebuilder targets 2,300 new homes in Scotland this year

£7m revamp for landmark as jeweller takes over entire city centre building

business briefing £7m revamp for landmark as jeweller takes over entire city centre building

Boris Johnson’s administration is behaving as if it cannot see the scale of the cost-of-living crisis Picture: Dominic Lipinski/ PA Wire

PREMIUM Ian McConnell: Johnson is Captain Oblivious as growing storm shakes Blighty

Scotland's minister for business, Ivan McKee, said inward investors are responsible for more than a third of employment across the country

Employment by foreign investors rallies from pandemic setbacks

Fiona Lambert, managing director of Jaeger at Marks and Spencer

Exclusive Jaeger makes comeback with first west of Scotland outlet in Marks and Spencer