27 h. ago Breakthrough investment for Scots firm fuels future of spaceflight

Funding boost propels innovative avionics developer towards next-generation launch tech

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4 d. ago Pioneering Scottish floating offshore wind farm invests in future of industry with student scholarships

A pioneering Scottish floating offshore wind farm project is investing in the future of the industry by helping two promising students fund their studies.

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1 week ago Norway’s sovereign wealth fund buys a quarter of London’s Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital sells stake in estate, which includes shops, market and transport museum siteBusiness live latest updatesNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, has made a fresh bet on the future success of central London as the country’s investment vehicle struck a £570m deal to buy a quarter of the Covent Garden estate.Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages $1.8tn (£1.4tn) and invests government money from the oil industry, announced on Thursday that it had bought the 25% stake in the £2.7bn Covent Garden property portfolio of the landlord Shaftesbury Capital. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Realistic to expect billions of investment in Grangemouth future, says Swinney

The First Minister said he is ‘confident’ public and private money can create new jobs.

Economics

1 week ago Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney net worth concerns raised over future Wrexham investment

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are said to have a combined wealth of £309m, but doubts have been cast over whether it will be enough to see Wrexham through to the Premier League

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1 week ago Concerns raised over Ryan Reynolds' net worth and future Wrexham investment

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are said to have a combined wealth of £309m, but doubts have been cast over whether it will be enough to see Wrexham through to the Premier League

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1 week ago Campaigners hit out at plans for massive onshore wind farm around unique hill monument

The striking hilltop Fyrish Monument, in Alness, Easter Ross, dates back to the 18th century and is one of Scotland’s most popular ‘follies’.

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2 w. ago 'The cost of living hurts my wallet but I'd rather travel the world than save'

The cost of living is making it hard for Gen Zs to make meets end. Still, it hasn't stopped them from traveling around the world - in fact, they would rather invest on their money now rather than in the future.

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council announce £1.7 billion investment to transform local communities

Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of North Lanarkshire Council, hailed the investment as a “transformational step” in delivering a modern and thriving future for the area.

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2 w. ago Environmental pioneers get £1 lease from Falkirk Council to carry on 'outstanding' work

Sustainable Thinking Scotland use a historic walled garden for their work which has impressed councillors

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2 w. ago More than 80% of London small businesses focussed on growth this Spring

Reasearch points to a “solid resilience among business owners to invest in initiatives that will deliver future growth”

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3 w. ago Wall St futures drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown

Treasuries rally as traders seek havens amid concerns over growth and inflation

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3 w. ago Rare 1930s footage of pioneering Scottish female pilot to be set to live music at silent film festival

Winnie Drinkwater was the world’s first commercial airline pilot

Culture

3 w. ago Government to invest £55m in Scottish port to drive offshore wind growth

The money will support the Port of Cromarty Firth to become the first in the UK to make floating offshore wind infrastructure on site and at scale.

Economics

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council refuse planning permission for wind farm near Harthill

The council received 25 letters of objection regarding this application, although three were from the same household and two were submitted without providing a postal address.

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last month Safe havens to invest and protect your wealth in Trump's new world order

The shifting of the world order being brought about by Trump's machinations over the future of Ukraine is driving a wholesale reassessment of investment portfolios.

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