Insight
Chris Mathieson: Celebrating careers in housing
Published 1 year ago
With Scottish Housing Day coming up this week, Grampian Housing Association’s head of people experience Chris Mathieson celebrates housing as a career and outlines Grampian’s learning and development initiatives.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Scott Wright: Pro-growth Programme for Government signals change in direction
Published 1 year ago
Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf’s efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and social policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Campbell: Proposals for energy efficiency and heat standards welcome and must be affordable to all
Published 1 year ago
In response to this week’s Programme for Government, Gillian Campbell from the Existing Homes Alliance calls for the Scottish Government to develop a package of financial and fiscal measures to accompany the new Heat in Buildings Bill.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Audrey Simpson: My career in housing
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day on September 13, Home in Scotland director Audrey Simpson shares her journey into a career in housing and explains why it’s an exciting sector for both school leavers and those working in other sectors.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 1 year ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Drummond: Accountants must become tech experts to survive and thrive
Published 1 year ago
Accountancy industry veteran Alan Drummond looks at the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on the accounting profession, using the 40-year journey of Douglas Home & Co as a case study to explore how innovation has revolutionised traditional workflows and what the future holds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: How angel investment can help level the playing field for female entrepreneurs
Published 1 year ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Young: Industry awards - love them or loathe them?
Published 1 year ago
With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Stirrat: Consideration must be given to housing qualification requirements
Published 1 year ago
As the sector counts down to Scottish Housing Day and the new Housing Bill around the corner, Grampian Housing Association Group CEO Craig Stirrat said a requirement for housing qualifications must at least be in the conversation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jak Henderson: Recent changes to the financial health requirement
Published 1 year ago
CT’s Jak Henderson delves into the implications of the financial health requirement (FHR) on companies seeking EIS and VCT funding, detailing its historical interpretations, the complications arising from HMRC’s strict enforcement, and recent amendments to the HMRC’s approach which offer a more nuanced consideration of a company’s financial health.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
David Stewart: Delivering more homes in a climate crisis - time for an informed debate on where we build
Published 1 year ago
David Stewart, policy and practice lead at the Scottish Land Commission, discusses the commission’s latest research and explores the importance of option agreements in creating better places.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Andrew Walker: Futureproofing the Scottish food and drink industry
Published 1 year ago
Andrew Walker discusses the challenges faced by the Scottish food and drink sector due to rising food inflation, highlighting the First Minister’s stability plan and emphasising the importance of robust contracts, understanding supply chain dynamics, and future-proofing pricing policies to ensure industry resilience and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Graham Mercer: The future of construction lies in developing the right talent
Published 1 year ago
Rearo managing director Graham Mercer explores the current skills gap in Scottish construction and the need for a co-ordinated approach to developing homegrown skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Tim Thomas: What should I do if I suspect a fellow company director of fraud?
Published 1 year ago
Tim Thomas, partner at Ledingham Chalmers, offers advice to individuals who suspect a fellow director of fraud.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Craig Sanderson: A response to the Scottish Conservatives housing waiting list figures
Published 1 year ago
I refer to the article in Scottish Housing News on 8th August 2023.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Chris Mathieson: Celebrating careers in housing
Published 1 year ago
With Scottish Housing Day coming up this week, Grampian Housing Association’s head of people experience Chris Mathieson celebrates housing as a career and outlines Grampian’s learning and development initiatives.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Scott Wright: Pro-growth Programme for Government signals change in direction
Published 1 year ago
Scott Wright looks at First Minister Humza Yousaf’s efforts to strike a balance between pro-business and anti-poverty agendas in his first Programme for Government, examining key policy initiatives, reactions from the business community, and looming challenges related to public finances and social policies.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Campbell: Proposals for energy efficiency and heat standards welcome and must be affordable to all
Published 1 year ago
In response to this week’s Programme for Government, Gillian Campbell from the Existing Homes Alliance calls for the Scottish Government to develop a package of financial and fiscal measures to accompany the new Heat in Buildings Bill.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Audrey Simpson: My career in housing
Published 1 year ago
Ahead of Scottish Housing Day on September 13, Home in Scotland director Audrey Simpson shares her journey into a career in housing and explains why it’s an exciting sector for both school leavers and those working in other sectors.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 1 year ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Drummond: Accountants must become tech experts to survive and thrive
Published 1 year ago
Accountancy industry veteran Alan Drummond looks at the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on the accounting profession, using the 40-year journey of Douglas Home & Co as a case study to explore how innovation has revolutionised traditional workflows and what the future holds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: How angel investment can help level the playing field for female entrepreneurs
Published 1 year ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Young: Industry awards - love them or loathe them?
Published 1 year ago
With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Stirrat: Consideration must be given to housing qualification requirements
Published 1 year ago
As the sector counts down to Scottish Housing Day and the new Housing Bill around the corner, Grampian Housing Association Group CEO Craig Stirrat said a requirement for housing qualifications must at least be in the conversation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jak Henderson: Recent changes to the financial health requirement
Published 1 year ago
CT’s Jak Henderson delves into the implications of the financial health requirement (FHR) on companies seeking EIS and VCT funding, detailing its historical interpretations, the complications arising from HMRC’s strict enforcement, and recent amendments to the HMRC’s approach which offer a more nuanced consideration of a company’s financial health.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
David Stewart: Delivering more homes in a climate crisis - time for an informed debate on where we build
Published 1 year ago
David Stewart, policy and practice lead at the Scottish Land Commission, discusses the commission’s latest research and explores the importance of option agreements in creating better places.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Andrew Walker: Futureproofing the Scottish food and drink industry
Published 1 year ago
Andrew Walker discusses the challenges faced by the Scottish food and drink sector due to rising food inflation, highlighting the First Minister’s stability plan and emphasising the importance of robust contracts, understanding supply chain dynamics, and future-proofing pricing policies to ensure industry resilience and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Graham Mercer: The future of construction lies in developing the right talent
Published 1 year ago
Rearo managing director Graham Mercer explores the current skills gap in Scottish construction and the need for a co-ordinated approach to developing homegrown skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Tim Thomas: What should I do if I suspect a fellow company director of fraud?
Published 1 year ago
Tim Thomas, partner at Ledingham Chalmers, offers advice to individuals who suspect a fellow director of fraud.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Craig Sanderson: A response to the Scottish Conservatives housing waiting list figures
Published 1 year ago
I refer to the article in Scottish Housing News on 8th August 2023.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →