All content for The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast. is the property of Go Radio and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Hunter & Haughey Return: Shipbuilding, Startups, and Scotland’s Future
The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.
48 minutes
1 month ago
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 BoostNorway eyes Type 26 frigates—could this revive Clyde shipbuilding and spark local economic growth?
[00:05:33]
Farewell to Liz Cameron, CBECelebrating 21 years at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. What’s next for this influential leader?
[00:06:46]
Budget Worries & Labour Party TensionsLeaked budget plans stir concern—impact on NI, housing, and business confidence.
[00:10:16]
Brexit & COVID FalloutA candid look at the long-term economic damage from Brexit and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
[00:12:08]
Unemployment Spike & Debt CrisisHospitality 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 BreakthroughScottish Gas Networks repurposes 18 miles of pipeline—small step, big potential for clean energy.
[00:25:20]
Housing Emergency & Ministerial ResponseNew housing minister Màiri McAllan faces rising costs, skills shortages, and investor hesitancy.
[00:29:05]
Build-to-Rent Sector OptimismPolicy shifts could unlock housing investment and support long-term recovery.
[00:30:47]
Angel Capital Scotland & EDGE FundingNew leadership and £3.6M in funding for Scottish EDGE—boosting early-stage businesses.
[00:34:59]
Glasgow Beats Edinburgh in Start-UpsGlasgow sees an 8% rise in new businesses—entrepreneurial momentum builds.
[00:36:10]
Kiltwalk & Community SpiritSir Chris Hoy joins the Edinburgh Kiltwalk—raising funds and morale across Scotland.
[00:37:03]
SME Survey & Growth Concerns80% of SMEs fear stagnation; Bank of England reports fastest job cuts in 4 years.
[00:40:08]
Gilts, Bonds & Budget PressureGovernment borrowing costs soar—Willie and Tom call for bold growth strategies.
[00:43:18]
“If You Ruled Scotland” InitiativeHunter Foundation invites pupils to share their vision—£5K prize and leadership academy access.
[00:44:27]
Format Changes & Audience EngagementNew studio, new ideas—Willie and Tom want your input on future episodes!
The Go Radio Business Show, om air every Sunday from 11am-12pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker <launch Go Radio> and on the Go Radio App.
Join the Conversation
What did you think of this episode? Email: goradiobusiness@go.co.uk
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...
The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.