David Lonsdale
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Swinney says Scotland is open for business. One policy suggests otherwise (opens the original)
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Two set-piece moments in the Scottish Parliament calendar matter most to business: the Scottish Budget and the First Minister’s Programme for Government, the latter of which was unveiled last week. Business often approaches both with trepidation. Geo-political turbulence, weak domestic growth, and spiralling costs mean appetite for further burdens is non-existent. There was therefore relief when First Minister John Swinney made several welcome announcements including measures to boost housebuild
Swinney must 'do no harm' as retailers brace for new Programme for Government (opens the original)
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First Minister John Swinney is expected to unveil his new Programme for Government when Holyrood returns from summer recess in a few weeks. It will land as retailers continue to grapple with geopolitical uncertainty, fragile consumer confidence, and relentless cost pressures. So what does retail want from the legislative programme? Mr Swinney should put economic growth first, testing every measure against a simple question: will it strengthen business competitiveness and unlock private sector in
Can Andy Burnham make good on pledge to revive our high streets? (opens the original)
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Following Labour’s UK election victory two years ago, Sir Keir Starmer told the country that “Change is here.” Two years on, change is once again coming to the occupancy of 10 Downing Street. Sir Keir is set to resign after a series of high profile policy reversals and a dismal showing for his party in this year’s elections. His likely successor, Andy Burnham - the high profile former Mayor of Greater Manchester and a seasoned former Cabinet Minister - could take office as soon as the end of nex
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