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Hunter & Haughey Return: Shipbuilding, Startups, and Scotland’s Future
Air Date: September 7th, 2025
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.
Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!
[00:01:05]
£10 Billion Shipbuilding Boost
Norway eyes Type 26 frigates—could this revive Clyde shipbuilding and spark local economic growth?
[00:05:33]
Farewell to Liz Cameron, CBE
Celebrating 21 years at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. What’s next for this influential leader?
[00:06:46]
Budget Worries & Labour Party Tensions
Leaked budget plans stir concern—impact on NI, housing, and business confidence.
[00:10:16]
Brexit & COVID Fallout
A candid look at the long-term economic damage from Brexit and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
[00:12:08]
Unemployment Spike & Debt Crisis
Hospitality hit hard, unemployment up 167%, and UK debt could hit 200% of GDP by 2050.
[00:16:22]
Scotland’s Local Authority Debt
£21B in council debt—calls grow for shared services and structural reform.
[00:22:39]
Hydrogen Infrastructure Breakthrough
Scottish Gas Networks repurposes 18 miles of pipeline—small step, big potential for clean energy.
[00:25:20]
Housing Emergency & Ministerial Response
New housing minister Màiri McAllan faces rising costs, skills shortages, and investor hesitancy.
[00:29:05]
Build-to-Rent Sector Optimism
Policy shifts could unlock housing investment and support long-term recovery.
[00:30:47]
Angel Capital Scotland & EDGE Funding
New leadership and £3.6M in funding for Scottish EDGE—boosting early-stage businesses.
[00:34:59]
Glasgow Beats Edinburgh in Start-Ups
Glasgow sees an 8% rise in new businesses—entrepreneurial momentum builds.
[00:36:10]
Kiltwalk & Community Spirit
Sir Chris Hoy joins the Edinburgh Kiltwalk—raising funds and morale across Scotland.
[00:37:03]
SME Survey & Growth Concerns
80% of SMEs fear stagnation; Bank of England reports fastest job cuts in 4 years.
[00:40:08]
Gilts, Bonds & Budget Pressure
Government borrowing costs soar—Willie and Tom call for bold growth strategies.
[00:43:18]
“If You Ruled Scotland” Initiative
Hunter Foundation invites pupils to share their vision—£5K prize and leadership academy access.
[00:44:27]
Format Changes & Audience Engagement
New studio, new ideas—Willie and Tom want your input on future episodes!
The Go Radio Business Show, on air every Sunday from 11am-12pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App.
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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By Go RadioAir Date: September 7th, 2025
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.
Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode!
[00:01:05]
£10 Billion Shipbuilding Boost
Norway eyes Type 26 frigates—could this revive Clyde shipbuilding and spark local economic growth?
[00:05:33]
Farewell to Liz Cameron, CBE
Celebrating 21 years at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. What’s next for this influential leader?
[00:06:46]
Budget Worries & Labour Party Tensions
Leaked budget plans stir concern—impact on NI, housing, and business confidence.
[00:10:16]
Brexit & COVID Fallout
A candid look at the long-term economic damage from Brexit and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
[00:12:08]
Unemployment Spike & Debt Crisis
Hospitality hit hard, unemployment up 167%, and UK debt could hit 200% of GDP by 2050.
[00:16:22]
Scotland’s Local Authority Debt
£21B in council debt—calls grow for shared services and structural reform.
[00:22:39]
Hydrogen Infrastructure Breakthrough
Scottish Gas Networks repurposes 18 miles of pipeline—small step, big potential for clean energy.
[00:25:20]
Housing Emergency & Ministerial Response
New housing minister Màiri McAllan faces rising costs, skills shortages, and investor hesitancy.
[00:29:05]
Build-to-Rent Sector Optimism
Policy shifts could unlock housing investment and support long-term recovery.
[00:30:47]
Angel Capital Scotland & EDGE Funding
New leadership and £3.6M in funding for Scottish EDGE—boosting early-stage businesses.
[00:34:59]
Glasgow Beats Edinburgh in Start-Ups
Glasgow sees an 8% rise in new businesses—entrepreneurial momentum builds.
[00:36:10]
Kiltwalk & Community Spirit
Sir Chris Hoy joins the Edinburgh Kiltwalk—raising funds and morale across Scotland.
[00:37:03]
SME Survey & Growth Concerns
80% of SMEs fear stagnation; Bank of England reports fastest job cuts in 4 years.
[00:40:08]
Gilts, Bonds & Budget Pressure
Government borrowing costs soar—Willie and Tom call for bold growth strategies.
[00:43:18]
“If You Ruled Scotland” Initiative
Hunter Foundation invites pupils to share their vision—£5K prize and leadership academy access.
[00:44:27]
Format Changes & Audience Engagement
New studio, new ideas—Willie and Tom want your input on future episodes!
The Go Radio Business Show, on air every Sunday from 11am-12pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App.
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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