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Scottish news bulletin: 28th January 2009

28 Jan 2009

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper’s website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Economy Shipbuilding Campaign: The Scottish Executive yesterday announced the launch of a…

Scottish news bulletin: 27th January 2009

27 Jan 2009

Economy. Job Losses: More than 69,000 job losses were announced yesterday as companies such as Pfizer, Caterpillar, ING and Philips, shed staff in the United States and Europe to try and ride out the global financial crisis. (Scotsman page 5, Herald…

Scottish news bulletin: 26th January 2009

26 Jan 2009

Governments economic plans: Gordon Browns plans to revive the economy by spending billions to build schools, hospitals and roads have been setback over lack of private finance and the crippling recession. Plans involving more than 100 schools and…

Scottish news bulletin: 23rd January 2009

23 Jan 2009

Economy. Recession: The United Kingdom is officially in a state of recession today, after figures showed that the economy contracted by 1.5% in the final three months of last year. Britain is in the grip of its sharpest recession for three decades…

Are you dunroamin’?

22 Jan 2009

The last time I heard Dougie McLean’s whisky-tinged ‘Caledonia’ was on the banks of the River Thames, an impromptu, late-night rendition by McLean himself, leading a ragged band of Scots exiles like the Pied Piper. My eyes were as moist as everyone…

Festival express

22 Jan 2009

February used to be particularly problematic for the Scottish-based film obsessive. With the Rotterdam, Berlin and Sundance festivals running back to back from the end of January through February, it used to seem like the whole world was getting to…

Scottish news bulletin: 22nd January 2009

22 Jan 2009

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper’s website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Economy Retirement: One in four workers has to abandon dreams of an early retirement…

Scottish news bulletin: 21st January 2009

21 Jan 2009

Banking enquiry: Labour and the Liberal Democrats support a proposal that would see the former bosses of HBOS and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) called to the Scottish Parliament as part of an enquiry into the banking crisis. Sir Fred Goodwin, formally of…

Scottish news bulletin: 20th January 2009

20 Jan 2009

RBS: The collapse of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s share price by 66 percent has led to a further value loss of £9 billion to the bank. The collapse of the share price followed the announcements by RBS of a £28 billion loss for 2008, the biggest single…

Scottish news bulletin: 19th January 2009

19 Jan 2009

Scotland will stay in recession for longer than the rest of the UK because of the size of its public sector, Alex Salmond's council of economic advisors has warned. The prediction comes as a new report forecasts that this year the Scottish economy will…

Scottish news bulletin: 16th January 2009

16 Jan 2009

North Sea: a North Sea union leader voiced fears about widespread job cuts in Scotland’s oil and gas industry after Talisman Energy UK Ltd, a major operator, puts its platform drilling operations on hold. (Scotsman page 33)

Scottish news bulletin: 15th January 2009

15 Jan 2009

HBOS: Up to 10,000 staff in Bank of Scotland’s corporate banking division will miss out on tens of millions of pounds in performance related pay outs, as the company is to cut bonuses for the first time in its history. A further comment by Bill Jamieson…

Depeche Mode announce new album Sounds of the Universe

15 Jan 2009

Depeche Mode are to release new studio album, ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ on April 20, 2009 on Mute. Recorded in Santa Barbara and New York with Ben Hillier, the band returned to their pioneering electro roots, using a lot of vintage analogue synthesisers…

Scottish news bulletin: 14th January 2009

14 Jan 2009

RBS: The Royal Bank of Scotland is raising around £1.6bn by selling its entire holding in Bank of China. (Herald page 28, Guardian page 24, FT page 17, page 18, Times page 43). Economic Confidence: An international poll published today shows that people…

Scottish News Bulletin: 13th January 2009

13 Jan 2009

Lending Crisis: A leading British businessman has warned that the bank-lending famine risks ‘irreparable damage’ to the economy. JCB boss Matthew Taylor had to lay off almost 700 workers as a direct result of the high street banks’ failure to provide…

Scottish News Bulletin: 12th January 2009

12 Jan 2009

Brown's £500m plan: People unemployed for more than six months will be guaranteed more intensive and personalised support to find work. Gordon Brown and other UK ministers will announce “golden hellos” worth up to £2500 for employers to recruit and…

Scottish news bulletin: 9th January 2009

9 Jan 2009

Interest Rate: The interest rate has fallen to an all time low of 1.5 percent, which received mixed reviews from business and financial markets. HBOS: HBOS pension fund trustees are dropping legal moves that could have delayed the bank’s takeover by…

UnCreative Scotland?

8 Jan 2009

As the arts world waits for a clear proposal from Creative Scotland, the current stalemate is potentially damaging, argues Robin Hodge

Scottish news bulletin: 8th January 2009

8 Jan 2009

Restaurants: Record closures loom for Scottish restaurants, with fears of large scale closures and job losses. (Scotsman page 1). Law Firms: Leading law firm Thornton’s Solicitors cuts one in seven jobs, sparking fears of widespread job losses in the…

The Hot 100 Xmas Party

8 Jan 2009

Thanks to everyone at the ABC who made this year’s party possible and to Rebecca Dover for designing the fabulous décor. A very big thank you to the folks at Heineken and Bulmers for keeping the drinks flowing throughout the night. We would also like to…

Princes Street set for year-long closure due to tram works

8 Jan 2009

More controversy with the trams this month, as Edinburgh councillors are forced to make a decision on whether Princes Street will be closed to traffic for a year, while works are carried out on the tram route. Many suggest that not closing it…

Two Fat Ladies set for staff role reversal

8 Jan 2009

The award-winning Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery has announced plans for a day of role reversal at a special fundraising event in aid of Quarriers, Bridge of Weir on Mon 26 Jan. Front of house staff will don their chefs’ hats in the kitchen, while…

Scottish news bulletin: 7th January 2009

7 Jan 2009

Housing Prices: Rise in Scottish property market has bucked the UK’s downward trend with new figures showing rise in property value in the last quarter. (Scotsman page 14, Herald page 5, Daily Telegraph page 6, Times page 8, Press and Journal page 3)

Arts and entertainments data standard launched with Venue ID system

7 Jan 2009

Arts publisher’s collaboration opens significant opportunities for arts data exchange. The List, Scotland’s leading arts and entertainments publisher have collaborated with Remotegoat, England’s premier arts data publisher and HI-Arts, the Scottish…

Scottish news bulletin: 6th January 2009

6 Jan 2009

Scots Investors: Scots proved to be canny investors in 2008, beating the market and their UK counterparts when it came to picking shares. Tourism: Scotland is on the brink of a tourist boom that could lift large parts of the economy, Bill Jamieson…

Scottish news bulletin: 5th January 2009

5 Jan 2009

The First Minister has asked businesses all over Scotland to accept the euro this year to help boost the tourist industry. He also said there was a strong argument for joining the euro on a permanent basis. (Scotsman page 7, Times page 2)

Calling all List readers

The Richard Attenborough Film Awards

5 Jan 2009

Before we look forward to 2009, we want List readers to look back to their favourite films of yesteryear, well 2008 anyway. The List has joined the prestigious Richard Attenborough Film Awards (RAFAs) to create an all new readers poll for the best Film…

Scottish news bulletin: 19th December 2008

19 Dec 2008

Half a million to fall behind on their mortgages in 2009, lenders have warned. Repossessions may return to 1990s levels. Record deficit drives the pound to Euro 1.05 on alarm over public finances. Comments from the Bank of England deputy governor lend…

Scottish news bulletin: 18th December 2008

18 Dec 2008

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper's website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Economy Economic Crisis: Further analysis and commentary on the state of the economy…

Edinburgh radio station Talk 107 to close

18 Dec 2008

Edinburgh based radio station Talk 107 is to close after both the search for a buyer and a management buyout failed to transpire. UTV Radio (GB) has today announced that it is to close its Edinburgh based speech radio station talk107 and hand the…

Scottish News Bulletin: 16th December 2008

16 Dec 2008

Sterling: The pound fell to another new low against the euro yesterday, at one point falling below the 90 cent mark, though closed at 1.1196 euros. (Scotsman page 5, Herald page 32)

Scottish News Bulletin: 15th December 2008

15 Dec 2008

UK economy: Further coverage and comment on the economic down turn. John Major yesterday blamed Gordon Brown for the economic train wreck facing the UK and for failing to predict savers from falls in interest rates.

Scottish news bulletin: 17th December 2008

11 Dec 2008

Interest Rates: George Kerevan in the Scotsman comments on how much further the interest rates can fall. Below negative is seemingly not impossible. A negative interest rate or tax holding on cash may be where the market is turning. As the economic…

Scottish news bulletin: 11th December 2008

11 Dec 2008

General election & the economy: David Cameron has demanded a general election to prevent the government putting the British economy and the pound at risk with a £20bn 'borrowing binge'. In response the Chancellor branded David Cameron 'unbelievably…

Scottish news round-up: 11th December 2008

11 Dec 2008

Additional Forth Crossing at centre of plans for transport spending. The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Stewart Stevenson outlined some of the key elements of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Transport Projects Review.

Biffy Clyro headline Rockness 2009

11 Dec 2008

If all the world’s a stage, there are an impressive amount of players lining up to showcase their wares in Scotland over the coming months. Local lads, Biffy Clyro will take to the stage as one of the headliners of RockNess, setting out their stall in…

Boyle tipped for Oscar win for Slumdog Millionaire

11 Dec 2008

Adopted as one of our local heroes, Danny Boyle helped put Scotland on the Cool Britannia map with his witty, stark portrayal of heroin addicts in 1996 film, Trainspotting. Now, with such well-received silver screen successes as The Beach and 28 Days…

Runrig's Loch Lomond voted Scotland's greatest song

11 Dec 2008

Runrig’s Loch Lomond has pocketed the title Scotland’s Greatest Song in a poll run by charity ScotsCare. The band secured 40% of the vote narrowly beating Big Country who scored 37% of the vote. Surprisingly, Dougie McLean’s stirring Caledonia…

Slam and Soma issue Pressure10 documentary

11 Dec 2008

As part of their birthday celebrations for Pressure, Slam and Soma have issued Pressure10, a movie on the decade of the flagship club night, showing some of the Glasgow night’s finest hours, with appearances from Richie Hawtin, Green Velvet, Ricardo…

Scottish news bulletin: 10th December 2008

10 Dec 2008

All newspaper references refer to Scottish editions. Where there is a link to a newspaper's website, the relevant page reference is blue and underlined. Economy Murphy's economic team: Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy yesterday announced a panel…

Scottish news bulletin: 9th December 2008

9 Dec 2008

Murphy's economic team: Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy yesterday announced a panel of experts will be brought together to help him find solutions to the economic crisis facing Scotland. The remit and membership of the group will be announced in…

Scottish news round-up: 9th December 2008

9 Dec 2008

SCDI report on Scotland’s future energy needs. A report published today by the SCDI, suggests that Scotland can reach its target of 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and continue to export electricity to England and Northern…

Hinterland music event announces first 30 acts

9 Dec 2008

Hinterland, a single ticket multi-venue art and music event taking place in Glasgow on April 30th and May 1st 2009, has announced the first 30 acts who will be performing. The festival will see over 80 bands playing in 15 venues across Glasgow over two…

Scottish news bulletin: 8th December 2008

8 Dec 2008

Lord Mandelson has been accused of attempting to bully the Merger Action Group challenging the Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS. The Competition Appeal Tribunal will begin hearing the case brought by the group today. HBOS shareholders will vote on the…

Scottish news bulletin: 5th December 2008

5 Dec 2008

Yesterday the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee cut interest rates by 1 percentage point to 2% - their lowest level since 1951. However many banks are still not passing on the cuts to consumers. As a result the Chancellor told Edinburgh…

Scottish news round-up: 5th December 2008

5 Dec 2008

Climate Change Bill launched today. The Scottish Government has published its Climate Change Bill, claiming that if passed, Scotland will have the most ambitious climate change legislation anywhere in the world. Stewart Stevenson further claimed that…

Scottish news bulletin: 4th December 2008

4 Dec 2008

Repossessions: Gordon Brown yesterday announced that victims of the economic downturn can have their mortgage interest payments delayed for up to two years to help avoid repossession. (Scotsman page 1, Ross Lydall in the Scotsman, Herald page 1, Sun…

Scottish news bulletin: 3rd December 2008

3 Dec 2008

Recession: Further comment on the economic slowdown. (George Kerevan in the Scotsman, Irwin Stelzer in The Daily Telegraph). Meanwhile, the construction sector is shrinking at a record pace according to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Scottish news bulletin: 2nd December 2008

2 Dec 2008

VAT. Comment on consumers' shopping habits as the reduction in VAT came into force yesterday.

Scottish news bulletin: 1st December 2008

1 Dec 2008

Home reports: Anyone selling their home in Scotland from today will have to provide a home report, including a survey, costing between £350 and £820.