Insight
Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Systemic racism and Scotland’s housing emergency
Published 2 months ago
Shelter Scotland’s Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Joe Nellis: How will the UK government plug the fiscal gap?
Published 2 months ago
Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Joe Nellis explores the Chancellor’s dwindling fiscal headroom and potential policy responses, including changes to borrowing rules, tax rises, and spending cuts, in light of a deteriorating economic outlook.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Billy Kirkwood: Rising costs threaten construction’s skills pipeline
Published 2 months ago
Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ashley Campbell: Where to next on the Heat in Buildings Bill?
Published 2 months ago
With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland's policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it's so needed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley McKnight: Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes
Published 3 months ago
With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robert Ogg: Scotland’s green skills shift - central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
Published 3 months ago
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stacy Keen: Russia sanctions dominate HMRC’s expanding investigations
Published 3 months ago
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and on investigations and enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime, writes Stacy Keen.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Riccardo Giovanacci: Five reasons why it makes sense for investors not to turn their faces away from PRS
Published 3 months ago
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Debbie Rutherford: Bridging the gender gap in construction
Published 3 months ago
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction’s gender gap.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Heather Holbrook: How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed construction five years on
Published 3 months ago
Five years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Thomas & Adamson director Heather Holbrook believes the construction industry is still being shaped by those events.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Chris Fairbairn: How housing providers can fight against cuts
Published 3 months ago
Communications specialist Chris Fairbairn highlights why a public and proactive approach is essential for housing associations as they tackle ongoing financial pressures.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ash Sheikh: The changing face of home ownership
Published 3 months ago
Insight: As New Homes Week brings home ownership to the forefront of attention, Ash Sheikh of Muir Homes examines how increased consumer confidence is bringing first-time buyers back to the market with fresh new demands.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Elise Marshall: The rise of AI in legal practice
Published 3 months ago
Elise Marshall considers a recent case from Singapore and how it might have been affected by AI.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Roger Green: Overcoming the skills shortage challenge
Published 3 months ago
Roger Green discusses the pervasive skills shortages in the UK, particularly within the commercial cleaning sector, and outlines how his company, Spotless, combats these challenges through robust employee-centric initiatives.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mark Sterritt: Investment Fund for Scotland aims for further impact after strong first year
Published 3 months ago
Mark Sterritt looks at the impact of the £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland in its first year, highlighting how it has supported diverse businesses across the country and addressed historical funding imbalances.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill: Systemic racism and Scotland’s housing emergency
Published 2 months ago
Shelter Scotland’s Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Joe Nellis: How will the UK government plug the fiscal gap?
Published 2 months ago
Ahead of next week’s Spring Statement, Joe Nellis explores the Chancellor’s dwindling fiscal headroom and potential policy responses, including changes to borrowing rules, tax rises, and spending cuts, in light of a deteriorating economic outlook.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Billy Kirkwood: Rising costs threaten construction’s skills pipeline
Published 2 months ago
Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ashley Campbell: Where to next on the Heat in Buildings Bill?
Published 2 months ago
With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland's policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it's so needed.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley McKnight: Why having a will is a key part of mitigating inheritance tax changes
Published 3 months ago
With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one’s will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding your family’s future, writes Lesley McKnight.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Robert Ogg: Scotland’s green skills shift - central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
Published 3 months ago
Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stacy Keen: Russia sanctions dominate HMRC’s expanding investigations
Published 3 months ago
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) and on investigations and enforcement of the UK’s trade sanctions regime, writes Stacy Keen.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Riccardo Giovanacci: Five reasons why it makes sense for investors not to turn their faces away from PRS
Published 3 months ago
The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Debbie Rutherford: Bridging the gender gap in construction
Published 3 months ago
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction’s gender gap.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Heather Holbrook: How the Covid-19 pandemic has changed construction five years on
Published 3 months ago
Five years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Thomas & Adamson director Heather Holbrook believes the construction industry is still being shaped by those events.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Chris Fairbairn: How housing providers can fight against cuts
Published 3 months ago
Communications specialist Chris Fairbairn highlights why a public and proactive approach is essential for housing associations as they tackle ongoing financial pressures.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ash Sheikh: The changing face of home ownership
Published 3 months ago
Insight: As New Homes Week brings home ownership to the forefront of attention, Ash Sheikh of Muir Homes examines how increased consumer confidence is bringing first-time buyers back to the market with fresh new demands.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Elise Marshall: The rise of AI in legal practice
Published 3 months ago
Elise Marshall considers a recent case from Singapore and how it might have been affected by AI.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Roger Green: Overcoming the skills shortage challenge
Published 3 months ago
Roger Green discusses the pervasive skills shortages in the UK, particularly within the commercial cleaning sector, and outlines how his company, Spotless, combats these challenges through robust employee-centric initiatives.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mark Sterritt: Investment Fund for Scotland aims for further impact after strong first year
Published 3 months ago
Mark Sterritt looks at the impact of the £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland in its first year, highlighting how it has supported diverse businesses across the country and addressed historical funding imbalances.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →