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

Air Date: September 7th, 2025

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter.

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[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!

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