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Orbex secures £16.7 million to accelerate rocket development
With pre-launch testing underway, the money will help ramp up development of its rocket technology
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UPDATE: 'We will achieve net zero by 2045', Yousaf vows, as interim goal axed
Environment
Long-delayed update due later today, with the 2030 emissions target set to be ditched
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Scotland’s ferry policy is ‘manifestly dysfunctional’
Maritime
Transport Scotland consultation hears from independent expert about the cost and complexity of the current system
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Holyrood backs 30% hike in Scotland’s minimum unit price for alcohol
Alcohol
MSPs backed plans to raise the price charged for drink from the current level of 50p a unit to 65p a unit
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Scottish businesses call out for economic growth and political stability
Research
First quarter survey also shows deterioration across investment, new business, exports and turnover
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Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio launches fundraising drive
Environment
Rewilding Britain is looking to raise £200,000 for the Rewilding Nation campaign
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Royal Bank of Scotland set to close a fifth of branches
RBS
Those left will be upgraded, with more than £10m spent by the banking group
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Network Rail partners Barratt to unlock Livingston development
House building
132 new homes - a quarter of which will be affordable - are set to be built
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Edinburgh nursery doubles capacity amid growth spurt
Bank of Scotland
A £1.5m funding package was secured to enable the refurbishment of two properties
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UK’s largest people-owned wind farm set for the Scottish Borders
Renewables
The site should begin generating power in late 2026 and is Ripple’s fourth project since launch seven years ago
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Culture & Business Scotland Fund reopens
Arts
The fund returns for its seventh year, with two new pre-application hoops for organisations to jump through
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7N Architects opts for employee ownership
News
Founding director transfers shareholding to 24 staff as the firm celebrates 15 years of operation
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Renewable energy developers are still hungry for sites
Renewables
Despite some developers withdrawing from a recent contract round, prospects are still good for landowners looking to cash in
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act's implications for Scotland
Law
How does an organisation investigate an allegation of fraud and how does that impact in-house advisers?
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Neurodiversity can be key to entrepreneurial success
Exclusive
Dyspraxic company director makes the case for celebrating, not stigmatising, neurodiversity in the workplace
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Consolidating sectors must achieve an equilibrium
City deals
As certain industries experience a rapid reduction in the number of companies, an expert considers how best to go about such dealmaking
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Dumfries and Galloway College helps businesses build better futures
Education
DGC provides workplaces with a ready-made environment for employees to enhance their skillsets
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How to embrace AI in the workforce
Artificial intelligence
A leadership specialist explains how to get the best from the algorithm, while not spooking staff
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Immigration changes hit the Scottish hospitality sector
Employment Law
Higher pay requirements for Skilled Worker visas likely to make it even harder to attract crucial overseas staff
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Companies must be able to attract both boomers and alphas
Recruitment
CIPD conference panel sessions discuss how employers can offer incentives that work for all age demographics
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Scottish Enterprise
Scotland’s energy transition: a once-in-a-generation opportunity
Insider gathered a range of industry experts for a roundtable discussion on how best to navigate the shift from oil and gas to renewable energy
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Scottish financial sector faces up to energy transition risks
Financial services
As a new report warns of potential job losses and bail outs, Insider asks what firms and government are doing to reduce potential harms
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The anatomy of a deal - from inception to completion
Deals & Dealmakers
Insider spoke to experts at every part of a transaction to find out how it's done - and what not to do
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Why are so many Scottish companies being bought by overseas interests - and does it matter?
Bank of Scotland
Insider investigates a recent trend to assess the potential impact on jobs, support services and national pride
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Clyde Valley Housing Association reprimanded for exposing personal information
Regulation
Lanarkshire-based organisation breaches compliance with data protection law
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GIP sells majority stake in Edinburgh Airport for £1.27 billion
Edinburgh Airport
The leadership team will remain in place and there are plans to 'grow connectivity and develop commercial activities'
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GlenWyvis Distillery crowdfunds for £2 million to increase production
Whisky
The plan is to expand a bonded warehouse and build a new bottling facility
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Approval granted for 66 new homes near planned freeport
House building
The proposed developed north of Invergordon is the first scheme to get planning permission since the freeport award
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Robison hails Hyundai offshore wind deal as ‘vote of confidence in Scotland’
Renewables
Memorandum of Understanding agreed between HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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Glasgow-based digital pharmacy raises another £9 million
Health and wellbeing
The growing group plans to expand its geographical reach and add new staff members
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Maximising public investment for private sector growth
Scottish Enterprise
Insider gets the inside track on how Scottish Enterprise leverages its funding allocation to back early-stage growth
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Mapped: All the bank branches set to close this year
Banking & Finance
Use our interactive tracker to see how your local banking provision will be affected
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What can employers learn from the Post Office scandal?
Post Office
The boss of an HR firm discusses the impact that the ITV drama about the scandal has had on his industry
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Innovation knows no boundaries – and nor should our support for start-ups
Start-ups
The head of Scotland’s launch platform for university entrepreneurs calls for a profound reimagining of collaboration
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Beyond salary: navigating the new dynamics of flexible working
Analysis
A workplace negotiator explains how to keep employees onside while working out what's best for productivity
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We want to invest, but can't take the risk - Stephen Leckie
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The Crieff Hydro Group boss and Scottish Chamber of Commerce president tells Insider about the difficulties of doing business
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Rather than chasing money, we must focus on evolving the Scottish tech ecosystem
Investment
An investment event leader makes the case for nurturing the network that can support Scottish scale-up success
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Does quantum investment always equal growth?
Science & Technology
The boss of one of Scotland's foremost quantum technology firms explains the inherent potential
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Political portfolio: Richard Lochhead
Insider meets the government minister responsible for small business, innovation, tourism and trade - among other things
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UK inflation cools to 3.2%
Economy
Once again, food prices were the main reason for the fall
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AssetCo deputy chair retires from position
Financial services
He will step down at the end of this month, to focus on other board positions
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Competition to find Scotland’s next tech unicorn launches
News
Meanwhile, Scottish financial services firms are being urged to sign up for a new support programme
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Smart Green Shipping launches 'wingsail'
Transport
The new technology is hoped to help decarbonise global shipping
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Scottish seafood companies partner for new processor
Scottish fishing
The new business is undergoing regulatory approval and should be operational later this year
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Royal Oak Tree Services enters liquidation
Bankruptcy
The Angus-based family business has ceased to trade, with all seven employees made redundant
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How does Stewart Milne's collapse affect the Scottish housing market?
House building
After the house builder fell into administration this week, Insider asks whether other developers are also at risk
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Scottish dentist dealmaking shows no signs of stopping
Investment
Several acquisitive groups have taken advantage of the pandemic and NHS dentistry changes to snap up smaller practices
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Why the culture sector's subsidy or bust approach must change
Arts
Culture & Business Scotland's leader argues for a more sustainable strategy to reduce reliance on government grants
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Scottish financial services' hidden US giants grow larger
Financial services
Insider analyses why foreign institutions find Edinburgh and Glasgow such attractive places to base their tech-focused teams
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We're looking to dominate investment services in the next 20 years - David Ferguson on life after Nucleus
Fintech
Insider profiles one of Scotland's most prominent fintech leaders, finding out what got him to this point and what's up next
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In profile: Myrtle Dawes, chief executive of the Net Zero Technology Centre
North Sea oil
A pioneering oil engineer on how Scotland can lead the transition to renewable alternatives
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To scale up, we must also scale deep
Economy
The Scottish Government's chief entrepreneur makes the case for two different kinds of scaling business
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Is there too much support for ScotlandÃÃÃÃÃÃÃâs entrepreneurs?
Start-ups
A trio of academics question whether it is time for a rethink of the organisations supporting start-ups and scale-ups
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Property
Mapped: Scottish house price rises by postcode
Edinburgh is the most expensive place to buy a home in Scotland, while values are shooting up in the Western Isles
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Appointments
Engineering
Pier Solutions announces new leadership team
Interim boss hired permanently, alongside a new finance director
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CMS appoints new partners in Glasgow and Aberdeen
Law
The promotions come as part of 54 new partners appointed across 24 cities in 17 countries
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Integrated Graphene appoints chief operating officer
Science & Technology
The Stirling-based business prepares to go global with its nanomaterial product
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Cairn Group restructures management team
Property
Joint managing director roles created, alongside a new letting director appointment
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STATS Group chief executive steps down
Engineering
Planned transition sees him become a non-executive, while the group's global sales director steps up
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New Metro could set Glasgow on a net zero track
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Granite City plots a course away from black gold
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The Borders are weaving a world of hope and prosperity
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Our latest Regional Review focuses on the revitalisation of the Scottish Borders
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Resilent Forth Valley advancing on many fronts
Regional Reviews
Ken Symon looks at how the region is looking to drive boosting the area and attracting new businesses, jobs and residents
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Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership is set to awaken Scotland's 'sleeping giant'
Special Reports
North, South and East Ayrshire councils will combine their economic development departments to give the region more firepower to create jobs and entice investment
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Forecasts & Results
Science & Technology
Iomart reports 10% revenue growth
Glasgow-based cloud services group also reveals lower than expected customer renewal rates during the period
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BP sees oil and gas production move higher in first quarter
BP
Shareholders were warned to expect a hit of up to £316m hit to profit before interest and tax
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Hampden & Co reports client numbers up by a fifth
Banking & Finance
The private bank also recorded profit before tax of £9.1m last year - up from £2m the year before
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Loganair reports second straight year of profits
Loganair
Latest financial figures see profit nearly doubling year-on-year
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Quiz's founder and chief executive steps down
Quiz
Current chief commercial officer moves into the top job to implement the planned turnaround strategy
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