Episode Details

Air Date: January 25th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

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In this episode of The Go Radio Business Show, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey confront the uncomfortable economic realities facing Scotland.

At the heart of the episode is the launch of the Entrepreneurs’ Manifesto, a direct challenge to politicians of all parties to stop paying lip service to business and start listening to the people who actually create jobs, grow companies, and generate tax revenues. Drawing on insights from thousands of entrepreneurs, the manifesto sets out practical, common‑sense solutions on housing, energy, taxation, and economic growth.

The episode also scans the global horizon—from Donald Trump, tariffs, and geopolitical risk, to Brexit’s economic fallout and whether the UK should seize a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to reset relations with Europe.

This is a candid, solutions‑focused conversation about putting country before party—and what happens if we don’t.

Key Episode Highlights

The Entrepreneurs’ Manifesto unveiled
A blueprint built by entrepreneurs, for policymakers—focused on growth, jobs, and long‑term prosperity.

Business rates backlash
Why revaluations are hammering hospitality and retail—and putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Housing crisis: solvable, but stalled
A practical proposal to cut costs, build more homes, and reduce energy bills—now, not in a decade.

Clean energy vs common sense
If Scotland is heading for 100% clean energy anyway, why burden new homes with unnecessary costs?

Trump, tariffs & global uncertainty
Why businesses are struggling to assess risk—and what the UK and Europe should do next.

Good news for Scottish tech & leadership
Fast‑growing companies, new leadership initiatives, and reasons for cautious optimism.

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