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Whisky slump deepens as family-owned Scottish giant feels the strain (opens the original)
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The prolonged downturn facing Scotch whisky has taken a further toll on one of the industry’s biggest privately-owned producers, with William Grant & Sons reporting lower turnover and profits for a second consecutive year. The family-owned company behind Glenfiddich, The Balvenie and Hendrick’s Gin reported turnover of £1.76 billion for the year to December 2025, down 4.1% from £1.83bn previously. Pre-tax profit fell by 13.1%, from £388 million to £337m. Combined, the figures mean William Grant'
Firms training managers for a world that no longer exists, warns CEO (opens the original)
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Scottish businesses are being warned that many management development programmes are failing to keep pace with artificial intelligence, leaving leaders poorly prepared for a rapidly-changing workplace. Colin Lamb, chief executive of workforce consultancy Connect Three, said some organisations are still developing managers for "a world we no longer live in" as AI rapidly reshapes how work is organised and careers are built. Speaking as the Glasgow-based business unveiled a new brand identity, Mr
What if Scotland's next growth opportunity lies beyond its cities? (opens the original)
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For generations, most ambitious Scots believed that if they wanted to build a serious career or company, they would eventually need to move to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. Quietly, that assumption is breaking down. It is not that Scotland's cities are becoming less important. Edinburgh remains one of the strongest-performing city economies in the UK, Glasgow continues to dominate much of Scotland's commercial and professional life, and Aberdeen retains expertise built during decades at the ce
The economic storm gathering beyond the petrol pump (opens the original)
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Scottish households and businesses could be heading into a more difficult winter than many expected as surging energy prices threaten to reignite inflation, squeeze spending power and raise the likelihood of further interest rate rises. The pressure is already visible on forecourts. According to latest RAC data, average unleaded petrol prices have risen from 132.83p a litre since the start of the US offensive in Iran to 172.85p today, an increase of 40p, while diesel has climbed by 54.5p to 196.
£22.7m boost for iGii comes with a promise to grow in Scotland (opens the original)
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Stirling-based nanomaterials business iGii has raised £22.7 million in fresh funding as it seeks to convert years of technology development into commercial contracts with some of the world's largest manufacturers. The package comprises £11.7m of Series B equity investment alongside an £11m research and development grant. The fundraising follows an £8.8m funding round in June 2024. The Scottish National Investment Bank is investing £4m as part of the latest round, alongside existing investor
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