The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.

Air Date: March 31st, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

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This week on The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter & Haughey dive into the stories shaping Scotland’s business landscape—from political controversy and corporate accountability to funding challenges, entrepreneurial comebacks, and global success stories.

Key Highlights

Political Scandal Breakdown What happens when governance fails? A raw look at accountability, transparency, and leadership in action.

SMEs Under Pressure Businesses are borrowing to pay tax—not grow. Is this a warning sign for the economy?

Cash Flow is KING The one metric every business owner must obsess over—ignore it at your peril.

Funding is Out There… If You’re Ready Investor insight: great businesses can raise capital—but only if they know where to look.

Ryanair’s Billion-Euro Blueprint Debt-free, ultra-efficient, and dominating—lessons from one of the world’s sharpest operators.

BrewDog’s Second Chance Can you rebuild trust after failure? A bold move to win back investors.

Retail Isn’t Dead (But It’s Changing) Why some shopping centres fail—and others thrive.

Glasgow vs Manchester Debate Is Scotland underselling its cities—or missing the bigger growth picture?

Growth Problem in Europe Years of shocks—from financial crises to global conflict—are taking their toll.

AI vs The Workforce A growing concern: will technology drive progress—or create future instability?

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Air Date: March 24th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

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Fresh off a whirlwind week in Scottish politics and business, Hunter & Haughey dive into a candid, no-nonsense conversation on the decisions shaping Scotland’s economic future. 

They tackle the headlines—falling inflation (or is it a “false dawn”?), the spiralling cost and chaos of HS2, and what it really takes to execute massive infrastructure projects. Along the way, they spotlight local success stories like Clyde Gateway and Glasgow’s ambitious housing targets, proving that strong leadership and delivery still matter. 

Honest, sharp, and packed with insight, this episode blends politics, economics, and real-world business experience you won’t hear anywhere else.

Key Highlights

Inside the First Minister meeting—and the push to put economic growth front and centre

The business rates system under fire—and a bold “chief assessor” solution

Why falling inflation might not be good news after all

HS2’s billion-pound lessons in poor execution

Glasgow’s 30,000-home ambition and regeneration success stories

Elon Musk, SpaceX, and the power of vision vs. execution

The big question: is the UK thinking—and acting—big enough?

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Air Date: March 17th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

In this high-energy episode of the Go Radio Business Show, the conversation gets real about Scotland’s economic future, tackling everything from wealth creation and taxation to housing challenges and business growth.

But it’s not all heavy headlines — the episode also shines a spotlight on positive momentum across Scottish business, from SME wins and funding success stories to major investments in housing and innovation.

Plus, there’s a fascinating look at the future of AI as a tradable commodity, and what global power players are doing to stay ahead.

Key Highlights

💬 Economic reality check: A deep dive into Scotland’s deficit and the gap between tax income and welfare spending

💼 Tax vs growth debate: Why attracting wealth creators could be the key to funding public services

🏗️ Housing crisis unpacked: Developers pulling back and what needs to change to build more homes

⚡ SME game-changer: New legislation targeting late payments and why it matters

🚀 Business wins: Funding success stories, job creation, and investment momentum

🤖 Future trends: AI computing power emerging as a tradable global commodity

🌍 Global lens: Lessons from major business leaders and international economic strategy

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Air Date: March 10th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

In this episode of The Go Radio Business Show, hosts Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey unpack the reality of Scotland’s election results—through a strictly business lens.

Cutting through party politics, the duo asks the big questions: How is Scotland performing as a business? Where are the gaps—and what needs to change now?

From a £4.7bn deficit and stalled economic growth to business rates chaos, housing bottlenecks, and the independence debate, this is a straight-talking conversation about accountability, leadership, and hard choices.

Expect bold opinions, real-world analogies, and a practical wishlist for the new First Minister’s first 100 days—including immediate wins that could restore confidence among businesses and communities alike.

It’s passionate, provocative, and grounded in one shared goal: helping Scotland flourish.

Episode Highlights

The election fallout explained from a business performance perspective

Why Scotland’s economy is “flat-lining”—and what that means for jobs and growth

The reality behind “free” policies, tax burdens, and a growing deficit

Housing, planning delays, and why faster decisions matter

Business rates, pub closures, and saving Scotland’s hospitality sector

Independence: what a credible economic plan must include

A clear, actionable 100‑day priority list for government

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Air Date: March 3rd, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

Scotland’s business community is sounding the alarm—and this episode puts the crisis front and centre.

Lord Haughey and Sir Tom are joined by some of the country’s most influential business leaders to confront what many are calling a broken, unfair and unaccountable business rates system.

From eye‑watering 400–500% rate hikes, to stories of bank accounts frozen, investments punished, and jobs put at risk, this is a raw, no‑nonsense conversation about how Scotland’s current approach to non‑domestic rates is choking growth, killing confidence, and threatening the future of high streets and hospitality.

The panel pulls no punches, laying out shocking real‑world examples, exposing a democratic deficit in the assessor system, and offering clear, practical solutions—including freezes, reform, and radical alternatives.

If you care about jobs, investment, or the future of Scottish business, this is an episode you can’t ignore.

Episode Highlights

Eye‑watering rate hikes exposed – real examples of 400–500% increases in business rates, threatening otherwise successful businesses.

Investment punished, not rewarded – owners who invested millions in properties hit with massive uplifts immediately after refurbishment.

Jobs on the line – hundreds of roles at risk as hospitality, retail, and leisure operators warn closures are inevitable if nothing changes.

Bank accounts frozen – shocking account of a council attempting to withdraw £134,000 directly from a business bank account.

A system with no accountability – assessors described as answerable only to the judiciary, not government or elected officials.

14 assessors, 14 different rules – glaring inconsistencies across Scotland with identical properties treated vastly differently.

The ‘800 bills’ bombshell – one business told it could face 800 separate rates bills for four sites under current interpretations.

Northern Ireland comparison – why Scotland hasn’t followed NI’s decision to freeze rates while reform is reviewed.

Hospitality hit hardest – licensed venues paying disproportionate rates compared to neighbouring businesses on the same streets.

Panel solutions laid out – proposals include a Chief Assessor, capped increases, immediate freezes, and even replacing rates with a tax on profits.

Political responses tested live – party positions revealed, challenged, and compared against real-world business impact.

A warning shot – business leaders describe this as an “extinction-level event” for Scottish enterprise if action isn’t taken now.

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