Man who breached bail caught in Dundee nightclub
A man who admitted breaching his bail conditions after being caught in a city nightclub has been given a supervision order.
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New commission to advise on £7bn infrastructure spending
An Infrastructure Commission is to be set up to advise Scottish ministers on their plans to invest £7 billion in projects such as schools, hospitals and transport.
Scottish business confidence drops in September
Business confidence in Scotland has dipped by 10 points in the past month, new research shows.
Unite members vote to accept Total pay offer in offshore dispute
A long-running dispute between workers on three North Sea rigs and the energy giant Total has come to an end after protracted negotiations.
Restaurant failures almost quadruple in a decade, study finds
The number of restaurants going bust has almost quadrupled over the last decade, highlighting how “precarious” the market is, new analysis has found.
House of Fraser and Debenhams merger discussed by Sports Direct board
Sports Direct board members have discussed a possible merger between Debenhams and House of Fraser, a company director has revealed.
Sports Direct chairman announces retirement ahead of AGM
Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell has said he will step down from the company, ending a controversial nine-year tenure in the role.
Galliford Try sees profits surge 145% as exceptional charges shrink
Galliford Try’s annual profits surged 145% as the company recovered from hefty charges linked to major infrastructure projects a year earlier.
SSE blames weather and gas prices for £190m cut in profits
Energy giant SSE has warned half-year profits will tumble 50% after suffering the effects of higher gas prices and dry, still and warm weather.
Jagermeister bombshell as JD Wetherspoon ditches range of EU-made drinks
Pub company JD Wetherspoon is to increase its range of drinks from UK and non-EU producers from later this month, it has announced.
Michelin Dundee tyre factory jobs threatened amid production forecasts
Jobs are under threat at Michelin’s Dundee tyre factory amid an “influx” of cheaper foreign imports into the European market.
Talks avert strike action at East Dunbartonshire Council
Plans for further strike action at a local authority have been withdrawn following talks between trade unions and council officials.
Low-paid workers reliant on borrowing to pay bills: union
Low-paid workers are having to borrow money to pay their bills and many say financial concerns are affecting their mental health, research reveals.
Aerospace innovation centre secures £5m Government grant
The Scottish Government is to invest almost £5 million in an aerospace innovation centre.
Man who ‘refused to leave’ banned from Dundee and Angus pubs and nightclubs
Martin Cord, 28, of Grampian Gardens, has been banned from local nightclubs and pubs.
Mothercare completes £30m fundraising as it shuts stores
Mothercare has successfully completed a share issue, raising £32.5 million as it pushes ahead with sweeping store closures.
Ryanair cutting jobs amid pilot strike action
Low cost airline Ryanair has warned over job losses for more than 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew as it revealed plans to cut its Dublin-based aircraft fleet by 20%, blaming recent pilot strike action.
Factory growth picks up after slow start to year
Manufacturing growth has picked up to its strongest rate for a year, but firms have signalled their investment intentions remain subdued.
Barclays plans 2,500 new jobs in Scotland
Barclays has announced plans to create up to 2,500 new jobs in Scotland.
Owner insists Dundee nightclub is not for sale – despite online advert with £320k asking price
A Dundee nightclub is being marketed online with an asking price of £320,000.