Who could replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister? February 16, 2023 Scottish first minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon revealed she is quitting the top job in a shock move seen as a major boon to the unionist movement. Runners and riders are jostling for position as the Scottish National Party (SNP) prepares to replace Sturgeon in the post. While the news was welcomed by the [...]
Nicola Sturgeon’s exit is a chance to leave independence politics behind February 16, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon is a skilled politician, of this we can be in no doubt. However she used those skills almost exclusively for the advancement of a single mission: Scottish Independence. In the UK, there are politicians of different creeds and business leaders from across sectors working tirelessly to create opportunities where previously there were none, [...]
Nicola Sturgeon quits as Scotland’s First Minister but insists resignation is ‘not a reaction to short-term pressures’ February 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon has resigned from her role as first minister of Scotland following a series of political setbacks. Speaking in Edinburgh this morning, Sturgeon said serving as first minister had been a “privilege beyond measure” as she announced her resignation. She confirmed she would stay in office until a replacement had been chosen and indicated [...]
Nicola Sturgeon: SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister expected to resign February 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon will stand down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years, the BBC has reported. The First Minister will speak at a hastily-arranged press conference from her residence at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am. It is not yet clear if she will stand down immediately, or continue in the role until a new Scottish [...]
Where to celebrate Burns Night in London: Bars and restaurants serving haggis and drams January 13, 2023 Burns Night, the birthday of the great Scottish bard Robert Burns is one of the highlights of the London restaurant scene, with venues across the capital laying on special spreads and keeping the city’s bagpipe community in work. Expect a lots of readings of the tongue-twisting Address to a Haggis as well as the consumption [...]
Price of independence: Scots warned breaking away from UK may mean 20 per cent cut in income November 15, 2022 Crashing out of the Pound Sterling in the wake of an independence vote would cost the average Scottish household 20 per cent of their income, according to new analysis published today. The findings set out how the introduction of a new Scottish currency would hike the cost of imports, increase debt costs and lead to [...]
Sunak vows to take on SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and win August 16, 2022 Former Chancellor and Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak has pledged to fight the SNP and challenge its record governing Scotland.
Menzies cancels share listing as Agility takeover goes ahead August 5, 2022 Edinburgh headquartered aviation firm John Menzies has cancelled plans to list more of its shares on the London Stock Exchange. The cancellation comes after the aviation struck a deal with Bidco, a subsidiary of Kuwaiti logistics company Agility, through which it agreed to buy the newly issued shares. The agreement comes after Menzies’ board in [...]
Gilbert’s AssetCo buys Edinburgh asset manager to bolster Scottish business June 21, 2022 Martin Gilbert’s asset management vehicle AssetCo has snapped up Scottish firm SVM Asset Management Holdings for £10.7m, as it looks to broaden its footprint north of the border.
Nicola Sturgeon: If Scots again reject independence, I will resign as Scotland’s First Minister April 20, 2022 Scotland’s First Minister said today she will most likely resign as Scotland’s First Minister if her party loses another independence referendum. Appearing on popular daytime talk show Loose Women, Nicola Sturgeon was quizzed by panellist Carol McGiffin on what it would take for her to resign as leader. Sturgeon insisted she has no intention of [...]