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Optimism Meets Reality: Can Scotland Actually Grow?

Episode 151 Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Air Date: April 25th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

This week on The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter and Haughey cut through the noise to tackle the big issues shaping Scotland’s business future.

From surprise drops in unemployment and stubborn inflation pressures, to bold bets on AI, renewables and tech spin‑outs, the lads ask one core question: how does Scotland turn cautious optimism into real economic growth?

If you care about jobs, investment, innovation—or just want straight‑talk business insight without the spin—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Key Episode Highlights

  • Unemployment falls unexpectedly – good news, but is it sustainable?
  • Inflation ticks back up – what it means for interest rates and businesses
  • AI reality check – efficiency gains vs job losses
  • Big bets on Scotland’s future – AI data centres, renewables & university spin‑outs
  • Apple’s $4 trillion lesson – what Tim Cook teaches every business owner
  • Housing crisis insight – why leadership and delivery actually matter
  • Business rates scandal – real cases, real anger, and a system “not fit for purpose”
  • Pre‑election warning – who really has business’s back?

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