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• Why are there concerns for Scotland over the Labour government's Invest 2035
  The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI)—the leading trade group for a sector representing over 1.1 million jobs—has issued a stark warning to government ministers - Scotland’s shipbuilding and oil and gas industries face further decline unless stronger support is given to domestic suppliers through a reinvigorated "buy British" approach.
• UK maritime trade group urges 'buy British' to prevent erosion of Scots industry
  The UK's maritime trade group has warned of a further erosion of Scotland's declining shipbuilding and oil and gas industries if there is no improved attempt to 'buy British'.
• Tiree islanders ‘lose faith’ in Scottish Government over ferry fund snub
  Tiree businesses say they have “lost faith” in ministers after being excluded from a new £4.4 million ferry disruption compensation fund.
• Guesthouse in 'picturesque' Scottish village brought to market
  A guesthouse on a Scottish island has been brought to the market.
• Scots firms 'still on a knife-edge' despite fall in administrations
  Retail and hospitality firms 'grappling with evolving consumer behaviours'
• Headline figures mask 'fragile reality' of Scottish tourism
  Tourism chief warns industry is not getting the attention that it merits
• New resort boss has 'faith' in formerly troubled Cairngorm funicular
  The new CEO in charge of Scotland's only mountain railway says he has "faith" that the Cairngorm funicular is up and running for the foreseeable future
• Rachel Reeves tells regulators to resist 'excessive caution' and cut red tape
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told City bosses that Britain cannot meet its growth ambitions without a “fighting fit and thriving” finance sector, as she urged regulators to resist “excessive caution”
• Shares plunge in UK housebuilder after 'shocking update'
  Company fails to receive boost from Chancellor's plans for housing market
• Airline launches new route from Scotland to grand duchy with ‘medieval charm’
  An airline has launched a new route between Scotland and a historic European grand duchy
• Glasgow hotel workers overwhelmingly back first sector strike in over 40 years
  Workers at the Village Hotel in Glasgow are set to strike after an overwhelming vote in favour of action
• 'Picturesque' Scottish estate with woodland and walled gardens goes on market
  A major Scottish estate with varied income potential is being marketed for sale
• Recognising business leadership in ESG, climate action and inclusive growth
  Last month The Herald and GenAnalytics launched the Scottish Impact Awards 2025 with the aim of identifying those organisations that are making a measurable difference to some of the most serious challenges facing today’s society.
• Row over ScotGov failure to track jobs supported by public millions
  Ministers are under fire for failing to track the number of manufacturing jobs in Scotland created through public money in the wake of Britain's biggest coach builder announcing plans to relocate to England.
• Scots legal giant cites 'resilience and ambition' as latest results revealed
  Edinburgh-based firm acted for Parkmead on sale of North Sea oil assets
• 'Deeply concerning': More Scots firms plan to shut than expand
  Business confidence plunges in Scotland as firms feel pressure from rising costs
• Family to sell landmark Scottish hotel after 70 years
  An award-winning Scottish hotel is being marketed for sale after seven decades
• Scottish 'centre of excellence' for fire testing sold to French giant
  A French group specialising in testing, inspection and certification has acquired a second business in Scotland in the latest of a series of "strategic investments"
• Just transition fund farce deepens as Scottish firms fight over windfarm scraps
  A flagship windfarm off Scotland will generate big benefits for investors based outside the country as the SNP Government's just transition plans unravel
• 'Thoughtful restoration' plan as US giant acquires hotel by renowned architect
  A US real estate giant has acquired a historic Scottish estate hotel designed by a prominent architect.