Jobs, Growth & Bold Ideas for Scotland’s Future

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Jobs, Growth & Bold Ideas for Scotland’s Future

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Air Date: September 28th, 2025
Special Guests: Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur for the Scottish Government and Caroline Meikle of Pitman Training.
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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AI Boom in Ayrshire: A £385M investment in Irvine promises to transform the region into a tech hub, but questions around energy infrastructure loom large.
Powering the Future: Lord Haughey and Sir Tom debate nuclear energy, North Sea oil, and the realistic timelines for clean energy transitions.
Housing Crisis Solutions: From rent caps to compulsory purchase reform, they explore what it’ll take to build more homes and attract investment.
Global Talent & Visas: Trump’s visa hike sparks a bold idea—Scotland should welcome top global talent with open arms and streamlined relocation support.
Entrepreneurship & Scale-Ups: Special guest Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur for the Scottish Government, shares insights from the Female Founders Growth Summit and her mission to supercharge Scotland’s startup ecosystem.
Board You Can’t Afford: Caroline Meikle of Pitman Training joins to discuss vocational education, leadership, and the courage needed in modern business and politics.
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