The Growth Debate: What's Holding Scotland Back?

Air Date: September 27th, 2026   Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter This week on the Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey, Tom Hunter and Willie Haughey tackle some of the biggest issues facing Scotland's economy.  From bold proposals to reduce Scotland's 32 councils, to skills shortages, housing challenges, and the future of economic growth, the pair share candid views on what government and business leaders need to do next.  Plus, they discuss major investment wins for Scotland, Warren Buffett's retirement, and the lessons every entrepreneur can learn from one of the greatest investors of all time.  Episode Highlights Scotland's council shake-up: should 32 councils become 8 or 10? Why skills shortages are holding back business growth The planning system crisis impacting housing and investment Chemify secures £22 million to expand AI-driven drug discovery Edinburgh Airport announces a £500 million expansion Warren Buffett's retirement and his greatest business lessons The future of Scotland's life sciences sector Tom and Willie debate how to boost GDP and create meaningful jobs BrewDog's ongoing story and James Watt's latest move Exclusive insights from conversations with UK political powerbroker Join the Conversation     What did you think of this episode?  Email: [email protected]     Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok     For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...    For more about our sponsor, Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events visit: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/goradio/