The Herald | Business https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/ The Herald Business en-gb Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:49:16 +0100 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:49:16 +0100 https://www.heraldscotland.com/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Herald | Business https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/ noThe Herald Businesstoby.granville@newsquest.co.uk Why back a scheme sending work to China over saving Scots jobs? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994623.back-scheme-sending-work-china-saving-scots-jobs/?ref=rss Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0100 dd2d4d9e3a2f5f8d0048f48b14ebd8c9 martin.williams@theherald.co.uk | Martin Williams Outrage as ministers snub Scots bus firm 'lifeline' plan and hand jobs boost to China https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994471.ministers-snub-alexander-dennis-lifeline-plan-hand-boost-china/?ref=rss Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:31:00 +0100 0eba264d88a18a11c790db4d058f54dc martin.williams@theherald.co.uk | Martin Williams 'We're not making the most of it': why one college is fighting to become a university https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994767.unique-philosophy-sruc-makes-national-asset/?ref=rss Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 cd335ed77ca70223a6add2787bca577e Scotland’s next government faces tough choices on tax and spending https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25995622.4-7bn-question-facing-scotlands-next-government/?ref=rss Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 844253252a766485a7e91d8c83dec9c1 andrew.learmonth@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Learmonth The farm that could change how we feed the world — and save the planet https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25994862.farm-near-edinburgh-search-zero-emissions-agriculture/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 25a1c940ffac11878057a731510bacab Big news on flights for Scotland's airports and a surprise https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25995074.scotland-airports-flights-news-prestwick-edinburgh/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0100 653679d53309956f02dea61699d273ca ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell Glasgow whisky firm highlights major export hope as industry faces pressure https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994158.scotch-whisky-firm-hunter-laing-reveals-india-hope/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0100 f28580346a60d69577a9d136c09f7758 scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright Scottish hotel in town of 2,500 now hosts 7,300 guests a year https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994554.highland-hotel-revamp-sees-7-300-people-stay-year/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0100 63e932917bd648d837874f8c8ed876f6 ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell Accountancy firm unveils key move in rapid expansion https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994907.accountancy-firm-aab-key-technology-move-rapid-expansion/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0100 8e77a58206ad0c5cc8ffbb740ad5a4f6 ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell What matters to investors now, one year after Trump's 'liberation day'? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25993077.know-one-year-trumps-liberation-day/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100 f3224fa1adbe6033636f539747053e3c David Coombs Edinburgh plans for 2040 — but is Scotland ready to match England’s ambition? https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/25993231.city-plan-2040-looming-can-scotland-keep-edinburgh-competitive/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100 25dab00b7b975833a652ab1d1e7897ea SNP aren’t great, but just look at the Westminster options… https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25994444.snp-arent-great-just-look-westminster-options/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100 2cb145a4447804263198ec9973fa525b letters@theherald.co.uk | Letters Community leader who helped establish Edinburgh Hindu Mandir https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/25995159.their-legacy-remains-inspiration-us-all/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 9bd5a51235c18b59f8989bdc2eeef661 Supermarket store war breaks out in small Perthshire town https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25995109.supermarket-store-war-breaks-small-perthshire-town/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:05:48 +0100 42a2479f900dff60b6dc8c8898206211 Scotland windfarm cost concerns mount amid Iran war fallout https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25986254.renewable-energy-favour-iran-war-fuels-oil-price-surge/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100 d080fa52380eab69f814dba81201b6b1 mark.williamson@newsquest.co.uk | Mark Williamson Business founded by Sir Tom Farmer sold as new owners target 250 UK sites https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25991290.scottish-tyres-exhausts-firm-founded-tom-farmer-sold/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 6b85cb2d5e6bec10c631c7be27b94dd5 ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell What does business think of Scottish Government performance as election looms? https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/25992640.snp-labour-plenty-chew-poll-election-looms/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:37:00 +0100 54431ac2137eac5c465e3354abb88b8c ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell Scottish start-up aims to make its mark in global golf market https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25985760.edinburghs-hosel-aims-make-mark-global-golf-market/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0100 a4c42016f4278bef2b23365c4ca99fbd kristy.dorsey@newsquest.co.uk | Kristy Dorsey Community hub issues apology over April Fool prank mocking disabled children https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994939.beach-hub-ardeer-apology-ill-judged-april-fools-post/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:16:23 +0100 31d06396b57bbf304dbe606191248cac ross.hanvidge@newsquest.co.uk | Ross Hanvidge Edinburgh record store to host huge Record Store Day with 500 releases https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994750.edinburgh-store-announces-record-store-day-2026-line-up/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0100 fe96109d7c8085a7a57d3ce84a6fcd4f rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Former governor of historic Edinburgh castle named ambassador for veterans' charity https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994270.former-edinburgh-castle-governor-named-charity-ambassador/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0100 80453267656b20b03ce89fea77b020ba rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Edinburgh hospital halts some neonatal admissions after discoloured water issues https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994514.water-issue-pauses-neonatal-admissions-royal-infirmary-edinburgh/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100 9e2d84a3a88a30e8c393e596ec1345d3 rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Massive 40kg chocolate carrot unveiled at Edinburgh hotel to celebrate Easter https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25994020.edinburgh-hotel-showcases-giant-easter-chocolate-sculpture/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0100 8eb3d4b0b200acd731f3befe496c8095 rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Glasgow Four Corners building set for revamp as hotel plans emerge https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25993579.plan-glasgow-four-corners-pizza-hut-building-approved/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:35:16 +0100 d87c4094dd196ed74f39ba4cd05aeee7 Energy experts call for new North Sea gas field drilling to be approved https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25993827.energy-experts-call-north-sea-jackdaw-gas-field-approved/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:35:45 +0100 4f7bb852cb68b1b606a12e0216318e1b Lucinda Cameron BrewDog and Innis & Gunn: Why one collapse drew sympathy - and the other didn’t https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25992700.little-sympathy-brewdog-chief-brewers-enter-new-eras/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0100 594720f0cbdac8dbeaf00a1955e7f85e scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright Scottish pub wins award for work tackling loneliness and mental health https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25987112.lisini-pubs-celebrates-community-connections-lanarkshire/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:15:32 +0100 2a2fb6fd1d57e018b28aaed70c16f5d3 kristy.dorsey@newsquest.co.uk | Kristy Dorsey 'Greater sense of urgency' with Scotland's earlier target https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25992152.scotland-earlier-net-zero-target-creates-greater-urgency/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0100 c43dd129533e1c689f5beb4672bc42fe ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell Scottish energy giant lifts earnings guidance as £33bn investment plan rolls out https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25991621.perth-energy-firm-sse-rolls-north-scotland-investment/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0100 8daf527692b4db1bfd58ef12f7ef4bc0 scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright There should be no royal visit to the United States https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25992191.no-royal-visit-united-states/?ref=rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0100 9dc8c9eadc93cbfac0811027b4b79519 letters@theherald.co.uk | Letters 'That is unaffordable': Business owners confront Swinney over rates surge https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25993222.scottish-rates-hike-sparks-tumbleweed-warning-debate/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:34:28 +0100 11071f3f2161e4e7873037794163f410 andrew.learmonth@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Learmonth Middle East conflict gives 'pause for thought' in key Edinburgh market https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25992186.middle-east-gives-occupiers-pause-thought-edinburgh/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0100 d8a27d7e593609739c607351c4184e2f scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright What's in a name? Styled as AI is the latest iteration of an old business tactic https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25961556.styled-ai-latest-iteration-old-business-tactic/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100 4b6a56f84b1b735355bc7d281d3e4772 kristy.dorsey@newsquest.co.uk | Kristy Dorsey Edinburgh to host huge Scottish beer festival with 200 brews and £4 pints https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25991542.indie-beer-scotland-festival-return-edinburgh/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0100 a51e86238f4ffa278f152bd06ff2bb49 rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Popular Edinburgh restaurant to open seven days a week after surge in demand https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25990997.edinburgh-old-town-restaurant-open-every-day-week/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100 b4a8edfb649d22cafa40dba8cd85f86b rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur West Side Rodeo announces move to former rock bar Legends on Cowgate https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25990513.legends-reopen-edinburgh-western-themed-venue/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:42:00 +0100 0428613c1bc851c6fc0849d1a0110550 rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Domino's to open 1,400th UK store in Scottish town https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25991483.dominos-mark-major-milestone-largs-store-opening/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:11:49 +0100 e19e9dee3fcab60f41b093be5356643e Calum.Corral@newsquest.co.uk | Calum Corral Edinburgh scientist wins prestigious astronomy prize https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25988231.edinburgh-scientist-wins-prestigious-astronomy-prize/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100 c4c9f1ea07151a3cee87b521290599f4 gaby.mckay@newsquest.co.uk | Gabriel McKay Much-loved cafe and giftshop closes doors after over 50 years https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25991388.south-ayrshire-business-closes-doors-five-decades/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:31 +0100 cb9e715fd6bfc2fb969e14c894961a00 tempany.grace@newsquest.co.uk | Tempany Grace Practical guide to women's entrepreneurship launched https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25989402.new-guide-practical-points-womens-entrepreneurship/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0100 a3662051b3d3b9e10cedeca1bed12760 kristy.dorsey@newsquest.co.uk | Kristy Dorsey Dementia campaign in Edinburgh sparks 56% rise in power of attorney plans https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25989025.edinburgh-dementia-campaign-boosts-power-attorney-uptake/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0100 b458d79abac1fa829cfb056508a04ade rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Expert outlines 'huge opportunity' for Glasgow to change 'visual story of decline' https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25987113.glasgow-huge-opportunity-tackle-visual-decline/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0100 4c43540bb026d27132b3fa4d75c45f91 scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright Why Cooper Parry are investing in Glasgow’s 'grit and creativity' https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25988749.cooper-parry-investing-glasgows-grit-creativity/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:40:00 +0100 3032226a2d353d8f46cf5984c3d9c31e Poll: Is Scottish or UK government viewed as performing better on business? https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/westminster/25988498.snp-labour-government-performing-better-business/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:37:00 +0100 909e61314f35378c98aacc88ffad9e9f ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell Scottish business leaders' overwhelming view on Brexit revealed https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/westminster/25985867.brexit-scottish-government-businesses-views-revealed/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:35:00 +0100 d4f9e06757c030f849168b6c8cbf741b ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell Major exclusive poll of business leaders yields fascinating results https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/westminster/25988661.scottish-business-exclusive-poll-herald-fascinates/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0100 a553242a221822cf0e9f30cae4a16375 ian.mcconnell@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Ian McConnell The huge Scotch whisky deal that has rocked the industry https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25987965.giant-scotch-whisky-deal-raises-big-questions-distillers/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0100 3e6e8dbc6d96cefd987459095f9ee87d scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright Historic Scottish pastry maker moves into a new era as staff take control https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25989423.scottish-firm-william-sword-moves-employee-hands/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:29:00 +0100 e6b7652f958bae4d25544c511bbb61b7 scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright Half of Scots blame 'greed' of energy companies for high fuel bills https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25988533.scots-blame-greed-energy-companies-high-fuel-bills/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100 86aeb0981463a4167129e94ed2626bc2 gaby.mckay@newsquest.co.uk | Gabriel McKay Attract safe hands that you can count on in Scotland's insurance sector https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25988720.attract-safe-hands-can-count-scotlands-insurance-sector/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100 3daf03488e1baa414722314cfdbb715d