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The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.Show Notes
Air Date: November 14th, 2025 Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am. Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! This episode of The Go Radio Business Show with Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey dives into the big topics shaping Scotland’s business landscape. From heartfelt tributes to trailblazing entrepreneurs to fiery debates on business rates and inspiring stories of innovation, this episode is packed with insights, passion, and practical calls to action. Tribute to Vera Weisfeld: Celebrating a retail pioneer who transformed marketing and championed women in business. Business Rates Uproar: Why rate hikes could devastate Scotland’s high streets and hospitality sector. Scotland Innovates: Orbital Marine secures £7M for tidal energy; Green Home Energy saves Ayrshire jobs; Airbus brings 1,200 skilled roles to Prestwick. Planning Done Right: Centre Parcs wins approval for a £700-lodge development in the Borders, creating 1,200 permanent jobs. Global Business Moves: Netflix vs Paramount in a multi-billion-dollar battle for Warner Brothers. Economic Outlook: Interest rate predictions, inflation trends, and Europe’s shrinking GDP share. Social Impact: The future of eco funding and the Kiltwalk’s ambitious £100M charity goal. Join the Conversation What did you think of this episode? Email: [email protected] Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBoA8NYTpHtff-aHpC2es4NU-DfV7CdEG For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...
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