Air Date: October 19th, 2025

Special Guest: John McIlvogue, MD of Morton’s Rolls

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)

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Economic Reality Check: Willie and Tom break down the latest GDP, inflation, and unemployment figures, and what they mean for UK businesses.

Cost of Living Crisis: Why it’s still the number one issue politicians need to tackle - and how energy costs and policy decisions play a huge role.

Energy & Renewables: From North Sea oil taxes to Scotland landing a major wind turbine factory deal, we explore the future of energy and jobs.

Global Business Moves: Chinese investment controversies, semiconductor security, and the jaw-dropping profitability of Temu in Europe.

Industry Shake-Ups: Car finance scandals, AI bubble warnings, and Lloyds setting aside £2 billion - what’s next for automotive and tech?

Special Guest Spotlight: John McIlvogue, MD of Morton’s Rolls, shares his remarkable journey from a council estate in Greenock to building businesses in flooring, whisky and bakeries! His story is full of resilience, risk-taking, and bold moves.

Future Ventures: Muscle cars and plant-based food - why John believes these are the next big opportunities.

One Golden Tip for Entrepreneurs - John’s advice for anyone facing tough times in business: “The worst that can happen? You go skint. Then do it again.”

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