Hunter & Haughey Return: Shipbuilding, Startups, and Scotland’s Future

Air Date: September 7th, 2025 Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter. This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays between 11am-12pm.  Don’t miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! [00:01:05] £10 Billion Shipbuilding Boost Norway eyes Type 26 frigates—could this revive Clyde shipbuilding and spark local economic growth? [00:05:33] Farewell to Liz Cameron, CBE Celebrating 21 years at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. What’s next for this influential leader? [00:06:46] Budget Worries & Labour Party Tensions Leaked budget plans stir concern—impact on NI, housing, and business confidence. [00:10:16] Brexit & COVID Fallout A candid look at the long-term economic damage from Brexit and the lingering effects of the pandemic. [00:12:08] Unemployment Spike & Debt Crisis Hospitality hit hard, unemployment up 167%, and UK debt could hit 200% of GDP by 2050. [00:16:22] Scotland’s Local Authority Debt £21B in council debt—calls grow for shared services and structural reform. [00:22:39] Hydrogen Infrastructure Breakthrough Scottish Gas Networks repurposes 18 miles of pipeline—small step, big potential for clean energy. [00:25:20] Housing Emergency & Ministerial Response New housing minister Màiri McAllan faces rising costs, skills shortages, and investor hesitancy. [00:29:05] Build-to-Rent Sector Optimism Policy shifts could unlock housing investment and support long-term recovery. [00:30:47] Angel Capital Scotland & EDGE Funding New leadership and £3.6M in funding for Scottish EDGE—boosting early-stage businesses. [00:34:59] Glasgow Beats Edinburgh in Start-Ups Glasgow sees an 8% rise in new businesses—entrepreneurial momentum builds. [00:36:10] Kiltwalk & Community Spirit Sir Chris Hoy joins the Edinburgh Kiltwalk—raising funds and morale across Scotland. [00:37:03] SME Survey & Growth Concerns 80% of SMEs fear stagnation; Bank of England reports fastest job cuts in 4 years. [00:40:08] Gilts, Bonds & Budget Pressure Government borrowing costs soar—Willie and Tom call for bold growth strategies. [00:43:18] “If You Ruled Scotland” Initiative Hunter Foundation invites pupils to share their vision—£5K prize and leadership academy access. [00:44:27] Format Changes & Audience Engagement New studio, new ideas—Willie and Tom want your input on future episodes! The Go Radio Business Show, on air every Sunday from 11am-12pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker <launch Go Radio> and on the Go Radio App. Join the Conversation  What did you think of this episode?  Email: [email protected] Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...