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The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.Show Notes
Air Date: September 28th, 2025 Special Guests: Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur for the Scottish Government and Caroline Meikle of Pitman Training. Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter. This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm with WYRE (www.trywyre.com) Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! AI Boom in Ayrshire: A £385M investment in Irvine promises to transform the region into a tech hub, but questions around energy infrastructure loom large. Powering the Future: Lord Haughey and Sir Tom debate nuclear energy, North Sea oil, and the realistic timelines for clean energy transitions. Housing Crisis Solutions: From rent caps to compulsory purchase reform, they explore what it’ll take to build more homes and attract investment. Global Talent & Visas: Trump’s visa hike sparks a bold idea—Scotland should welcome top global talent with open arms and streamlined relocation support. Entrepreneurship & Scale-Ups: Special guest Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur for the Scottish Government, shares insights from the Female Founders Growth Summit and her mission to supercharge Scotland’s startup ecosystem. Board You Can’t Afford: Caroline Meikle of Pitman Training joins to discuss vocational education, leadership, and the courage needed in modern business and politics. Join the Conversation What did you think of this episode? Email: [email protected] Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...
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