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PREMIUM Jo Laing, Pery Zakeri and Stephen Nasrat of the Finderne Development Trust make their point by setting up a connectivity stunt in field in Moray, with a serious message. THE critical role of digital connectivity in the Scottish economy was catapulted into the spotlight as the pandemic unfolded, and much of Scotland’s business is still being conducted remotely. However, while the Scottish Government R100 – Reaching 100 per cent – digital programme has helped many, it has come u...

While COVID-19 and the decline in tourism were contributing factors to their financial losses, the businesses argue these difficult conditions were significantly compounded by the changes to Stanley Park Drive, and the partial and complete closure of the parking lots serving the restaurants. Without a passing lane, the single lane of Stanley Park Drive retained for vehicles resulted in slow-moving congestion, especially when vehicles followed the Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours carriage. The rec...

THERE was a good run for FTSE leisure and travel stocks last week, as investors reacted positively to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out…

THOUSANDS of businesses yet to receive any support to mitigate the pandemic are being forced to wait months for councils to roll out a £30 million…

‘We need you’: Plea for Scots to support local health and fitness professionals while gyms remain closed As level four restrictions across mainland Scotland prevent gyms and sports venues from opening, personal trainers have pleaded with potential clients to support their local instructors - instead of the latest celebrity fitness trainer doing the rounds online. The industry, feeling financially starved due to lockdown restrictions, is now largely relying on remote coaching or online c...

THE PRIVATE sector could be harnessed to relieve the pressure on over-stretched councils to stop struggling business facing delays in accessing…

Nicola Sturgeon’s flagship ambition to deliver 30,000 new apprenticeships in 2020 has been missed, the Scottish Government admits.

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