Ian McConnell
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Ian McConnell
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Journalist based in Scotland - Business Editor of The Herald. Columnist.
Seven-times category winner in the Scottish Press Awards.
The Herald's Spring Statement event
Fashion entrepreneur Antoinette Fionda-Douglas, of Beira, highlights fact Brexit not talked about but is key issue affecting sector.
"What we incurred after Brexit was a 34% increase in tax and duties."
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March 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The Herald's Spring Statement event:
Grant Johnston of Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP:
"I think a lot of businesses are looking at next month, frankly, the NI changes."
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March 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The Herald Spring Statement event
Derek Hanlan Martin Aitken & Co "From a tax point of view it is actually quite good to have that certainty and for this Government there is only going to be one fiscal event. That is going to be the Budget."
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March 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The Herald's Spring Statement event:
Zoe Graham of Virgin Money on tariffs after Trump car sector tariffs news:
"Will Scotland be affected? What sectors will be affected? Last night was crushing but there have been a lot of U-turns as well."
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March 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The Herald's Spring Statement event:
Fashion entrepreneur Antoinette Fionda-Douglas of Beira:
Cuts in welfare benefits 'disgusting' and decision 'mainly affects women'
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March 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The Herald's Spring Statement event:
João Sousa, deputy director of the Fraser of Allander Institute:
"I think the Spring Statement can be characterised as the Chancellor running to stand still."
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March 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM