West Lothian Council facing possible £6 million bill for National Insurance rise
West Lothian cannot sit back “in blind faith” that National Insurance increases facing the council and voluntary sector will be met by the Westminster government. “We should be making a…
Share of U.S. companies in China looking to relocate hits a record high, survey finds
BEIJING — A record share of U.S. companies in China are accelerating their plans to relocate manufacturing or sourcing, according to a business survey released Thursday. About 30% of the…
Crypto execs see clear path for U.S. to pass regulation this year as Trump fuels market hype
Cryptocurrency firm bosses are optimistic about the changes of comprehensive federal rules for the industry passing this year now that Donald Trump, who is a backer of bitcoin, returned to…
European markets head for lower open, reversing positive sentiment seen all week
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open lower Thursday, reversing positive momentum seen throughout the week. The U.K.’s FTSE index is expected to open 25 points lower at 8,516,…
Albion Rovers being sidelined a ‘blessing in disguise’ after bug swept squad
Albion Rovers boss Sandy Clark admits his side are itching to get back to action but believes their enforced break is a blessing in disguise after a flu bug battered…
Shotts make winning start to 2025 ahead of Clydebank clash
Shotts boss John McKeown was pleased with the quality of their goals in Saturday’s win over Royal Albert that got 2025 off to a winning start. West of Scotland Premier…
Airdrie v Dunfermline: Diamonds boss calls on side to use cup boost to down Pars in must-win clash
Airdrie boss Rhys McCabe has called on his players to build on their Scottish Cup confidence boost as they host Dunfermline Athletic in a must win Championship clash on Saturday.…
Roy Carroll roars on Rangers to sting Man Utd but there’s one debate Old Trafford hero WON’T get involved in
Roy Carroll lived and breathed Champions League nights for Manchester United and Rangers. So watching both now exist in the second tier of European competition is strange for the former…
We should work towards a return to the EU following Brexit shambles
Brexit has delivered none of the benefits its cheerleaders promised back in 2016. Small businesses now find it increasingly hard to trade with the EU because of the massive amounts…
5 ways Brexit has messed things up for Scots from foreign travel to fishing
John Swinney has said rejoining the European Union should be a “national mission”. He has warned Scotland would pay “a heavy price” if the UK Government does not pursue closer…