Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast: Scottish Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter & Lord Willie Haughey on Business, Housing, and Post-Election UK Government Changes
Description
Episode Highlights:
1. Labour’s General Election Success:
Discussion on the accurate exit polls.
The mood of Scotland’s businesses post-election.
2. Economic Growth and Productivity:
Lord Haughey’s feedback to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves.
Emphasis on economic growth, hope, and avoiding the blame game.
Importance of productivity.
3. Lord Haughey meets Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes
Lord Haughey’s Glasgow development offers affordable renting 'solution'
Advises about lifting rent freeze.
4. Housing Crisis:
Lord Haughey’s conversation with the Deputy First Minister about lifting the rent freeze bill.
5. Scottish Enterprise:
Securing 17,000 jobs for Scotland.
Positive news stories.
6. US Politics:
Joe Biden steps down, Kamala Harris’s impact.
Trump’s reaction and political dynamics.
7. Retail Analysis:
Tom Hunter’s insights on rates bills and e-commerce impact.
Discussion on tourism tax.
8. Brexit’s Impact on Business:
Keir Starmer’s charm offensive with France and Germany.
Business feedback on Brexit and the need for closer ties.
9. Personal Milestones:
Tom Hunter becomes a grandpa to Campbell Hunter.
10. Murray’s Legacy:
Judy and Andy Murray’s academy plans and legacy concerns.
Labour General Election, Economic Growth, SNP Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Housing Crisis, COP26, Scottish Enterprise, US Politics, Retail Analysis, Tourism Tax, Brexit, Tom Hunter, Willie Haughey, Murray Legacy, Go Radio Business Show
The Go Radio Business Show Highlights,
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[00:02:00] - Public Sector Efficiency
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Published 11/17/24
In this episode, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey discuss the implications of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. elections, the Bank of England’s interest rate cut, and the impact on the UK economy.
They also touch on global affairs, including the situation in Ukraine, and the role of Elon...
Published 11/10/24