Insight
Peter Graham: Is AI another millennium bug that will come to nothing?
Published 1 year ago
Forensic accountancy specialist Peter Graham discusses the concerns surrounding AI’s potential to radically change society and replace entire professions, drawing a parallel with the overhyped fears about the Y2K bug that ultimately amounted to little disruption.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Duncan Smith: Meeting our net zero and fuel poverty targets affordably and sustainably
Published 1 year ago
Duncan Smith, head of energy & sustainability at River Clyde Homes, details a pilot project being undertaken which aims to transition homes from fossil fuels while reducing fuel poverty.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ewan Duffin: Addressing misconceptions - why timber is the positive change the engineering sector needs
Published 1 year ago
Ewan Duffin, associate director at Harley Haddow, on why the engineering sector should utilise timber and the misconceptions on expense, water damage and more.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
MJ O’Shaughnessy: Engineering sustainable urban regeneration - unlocking potential to safeguard our future
Published 1 year ago
MJ O’Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Lorna Cameron: Inclusive housing design innovators are building a better future
Published 1 year ago
In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Stewart: A Scottish perspective on the implications of the 2024 Spring Budget
Published 1 year ago
Alan Stewart, tax partner at MHA’s Aberdeen office, provides analysis of the key Scottish implications from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, offering his insights into how the fiscal measures will impact various sectors and individuals across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hazel Davies: Breaking down the bias to build inspiring leadership in housebuilding
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John McHugh: Resilient Scots housing market spurs optimistic outlook
Published 1 year ago
Despite facing year of challenges such as inflation and interest rate hikes, the Scottish residential property market has demonstrated resilience, writes DM Hall managing partner John McHugh. He discusses a positive outlook for 2024 with stable conditions, increased cash buyers, and a shift toward urban living.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Tom Stocker: SFO and FCA signal tougher stance on financial wrongdoing
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has indicated that it intends to utilise existing but less commonly used powers to grant immunity notices to offenders who assist in its cases, and support reduced sentences to defendants who provide evidence to enable other prosecutions, writes Tom Stocker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Umar Farooq: Discovering the next generation of Scottish construction leaders
Published 1 year ago
Umar Farooq share his experiences of the CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders community.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rod Hutchison: A positive outlook for North-east M&A
Published 1 year ago
Mergers and acquisitions specialist Rod Hutchison discusses the economic landscape, particularly in the energy sector, highlighting the impact on M&A transactions in the North-east region, and expressing cautious optimism based on favourable economic conditions and opportunities in renewables and startups in 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
George Buchanan: Earlier engagement could offer more creative solutions to housing shortage
Published 1 year ago
To coincide with New Homes Week, George Buchanan discusses the importance of opening up creative dialogue between architects and developers at a much earlier stage.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Philp: New R&D regime requires government rethink
Published 1 year ago
R&D tax expert David Philp discusses the effectiveness of the UK government’s R&D tax relief scheme, and what upcoming changes to the scheme will mean for SMEs, giving critique and emphasising the need for more consultation to ensure the scheme’s success in driving innovation in UK companies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alastair Nicolson: Navigating opportunities in the West Highlands
Published 1 year ago
The glass is more than half full in the West Highlands, writes Alastair Nicolson, Highlands and Islands Enterprise area manager for Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Matthew Hutton: How Scottish hospitality businesses can prepare for the Tipping Act
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of the introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, known as the Tipping Act, in Scotland, accountant Matthew Hutton outlines the necessary steps for hospitality businesses to ensure fair distribution of tips to qualifying employees and agency workers in compliance with the new legislation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Peter Graham: Is AI another millennium bug that will come to nothing?
Published 1 year ago
Forensic accountancy specialist Peter Graham discusses the concerns surrounding AI’s potential to radically change society and replace entire professions, drawing a parallel with the overhyped fears about the Y2K bug that ultimately amounted to little disruption.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Duncan Smith: Meeting our net zero and fuel poverty targets affordably and sustainably
Published 1 year ago
Duncan Smith, head of energy & sustainability at River Clyde Homes, details a pilot project being undertaken which aims to transition homes from fossil fuels while reducing fuel poverty.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ewan Duffin: Addressing misconceptions - why timber is the positive change the engineering sector needs
Published 1 year ago
Ewan Duffin, associate director at Harley Haddow, on why the engineering sector should utilise timber and the misconceptions on expense, water damage and more.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
MJ O’Shaughnessy: Engineering sustainable urban regeneration - unlocking potential to safeguard our future
Published 1 year ago
MJ O’Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Lorna Cameron: Inclusive housing design innovators are building a better future
Published 1 year ago
In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Alan Stewart: A Scottish perspective on the implications of the 2024 Spring Budget
Published 1 year ago
Alan Stewart, tax partner at MHA’s Aberdeen office, provides analysis of the key Scottish implications from the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, offering his insights into how the fiscal measures will impact various sectors and individuals across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hazel Davies: Breaking down the bias to build inspiring leadership in housebuilding
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John McHugh: Resilient Scots housing market spurs optimistic outlook
Published 1 year ago
Despite facing year of challenges such as inflation and interest rate hikes, the Scottish residential property market has demonstrated resilience, writes DM Hall managing partner John McHugh. He discusses a positive outlook for 2024 with stable conditions, increased cash buyers, and a shift toward urban living.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Tom Stocker: SFO and FCA signal tougher stance on financial wrongdoing
Published 1 year ago
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has indicated that it intends to utilise existing but less commonly used powers to grant immunity notices to offenders who assist in its cases, and support reduced sentences to defendants who provide evidence to enable other prosecutions, writes Tom Stocker.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Umar Farooq: Discovering the next generation of Scottish construction leaders
Published 1 year ago
Umar Farooq share his experiences of the CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders community.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Rod Hutchison: A positive outlook for North-east M&A
Published 1 year ago
Mergers and acquisitions specialist Rod Hutchison discusses the economic landscape, particularly in the energy sector, highlighting the impact on M&A transactions in the North-east region, and expressing cautious optimism based on favourable economic conditions and opportunities in renewables and startups in 2024.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
George Buchanan: Earlier engagement could offer more creative solutions to housing shortage
Published 1 year ago
To coincide with New Homes Week, George Buchanan discusses the importance of opening up creative dialogue between architects and developers at a much earlier stage.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Philp: New R&D regime requires government rethink
Published 1 year ago
R&D tax expert David Philp discusses the effectiveness of the UK government’s R&D tax relief scheme, and what upcoming changes to the scheme will mean for SMEs, giving critique and emphasising the need for more consultation to ensure the scheme’s success in driving innovation in UK companies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alastair Nicolson: Navigating opportunities in the West Highlands
Published 1 year ago
The glass is more than half full in the West Highlands, writes Alastair Nicolson, Highlands and Islands Enterprise area manager for Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Matthew Hutton: How Scottish hospitality businesses can prepare for the Tipping Act
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of the introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, known as the Tipping Act, in Scotland, accountant Matthew Hutton outlines the necessary steps for hospitality businesses to ensure fair distribution of tips to qualifying employees and agency workers in compliance with the new legislation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →