Hunter and Haughey Return: The Big Questions Facing Scotland's Economy

Air Date: September 6th, 2026 Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events Fresh from their summer break and celebrating their award-winning success, Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter return for a brand-new season of the Go Radio Business Show. From political leadership and Scotland's economic future to investment, innovation, business rates, Glasgow's challenges, and inspiring entrepreneurial success stories, this episode is packed with honest opinions, lively debate, and practical insight on the issues shaping Scotland's future. Key Highlights 🏆 Celebrating the Go Radio Business Show winning Business Podcast of the Year. 🇬🇧 Discussion on political leadership, the future of the UK economy, and new administrations in Westminster and Holyrood. 📈 Tom shares his thoughts on economic growth, income tax, and making Scotland more competitive. 🏙️ A frank debate about Glasgow's challenges following a recent BBC documentary and what needs to change. 🤖 The rise of AI and data centres, including major investments in North Lanarkshire. 💰 Positive news for Scottish investment, innovation and scaling businesses. 🚀 Success stories from VASO, QuickBlock and cutting-edge Scottish life sciences companies. 🍽️ Concerns about business rates, hospitality pressures and government policy. ❤️ A heartfelt tribute to business icon Dolly Parton and the lessons entrepreneurs can learn from her. 🎯 Recruitment opens for the next Scale Up Scotland programme, helping ambitious Scottish businesses grow. 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 Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... For more about our sponsor, Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events visit: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/goradio/