The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.

Air Date: June 14th, 2026
Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter
The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events

In this episode of The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter & Haughey examine the structural challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s economy in the wake of the World Cup.
Balancing analysis with practical insight, the episode sets out a clear theme: sustainable economic growth will depend on decisive action, stronger links between policy and enterprise, and a renewed commitment to creating employment opportunities across Scotland.
Key Highlights

📊 Public Finance & Market ConfidenceScotland’s potential move into sovereign borrowing highlights key questions around investor confidence, pricing, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

🏛️ Political Engagement with Economic PolicyLimited parliamentary attendance at major economic discussions raises concerns about the prioritisation of economic policy.

👥 Youth Employment ChallengeHigh levels of NEETs continue to present a structural economic risk, reinforcing the importance of job creation and apprenticeship pathways.

🏦 Banking Access & Business ImpactThe ongoing decline of physical bank branches is affecting operational efficiency and accessibility for SMEs.

⚠️ Corporate Insolvency RisksThe fallout from large-scale business failure underscores the financial exposure faced by smaller firms within supply chains.

🚀 Investment & Economic OpportunityNew inward investment in Scotland’s tech sector demonstrates continued confidence in the country’s talent and innovation base.

🎯 Leadership & Workforce DevelopmentLessons from elite-level leadership highlight the importance of engagement, direction, and long-term people development.

✅ From Policy to ActionThe episode emphasises the need for practical delivery, positioning employment and enterprise as central to economic recovery.

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Show Notes

Air Date: June 14th, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events

In this episode of The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter & Haughey examine the structural challenges and opportunities facing Scotland’s economy in the wake of the World Cup.

Balancing analysis with practical insight, the episode sets out a clear theme: sustainable economic growth will depend on decisive action, stronger links between policy and enterprise, and a renewed commitment to creating employment opportunities across Scotland.

Key Highlights

  • 📊 Public Finance & Market Confidence
    Scotland’s potential move into sovereign borrowing highlights key questions around investor confidence, pricing, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

  • 🏛️ Political Engagement with Economic Policy
    Limited parliamentary attendance at major economic discussions raises concerns about the prioritisation of economic policy.

  • 👥 Youth Employment Challenge
    High levels of NEETs continue to present a structural economic risk, reinforcing the importance of job creation and apprenticeship pathways.

  • 🏦 Banking Access & Business Impact
    The ongoing decline of physical bank branches is affecting operational efficiency and accessibility for SMEs.

  • ⚠️ Corporate Insolvency Risks
    The fallout from large-scale business failure underscores the financial exposure faced by smaller firms within supply chains.

  • 🚀 Investment & Economic Opportunity
    New inward investment in Scotland’s tech sector demonstrates continued confidence in the country’s talent and innovation base.

  • 🎯 Leadership & Workforce Development
    Lessons from elite-level leadership highlight the importance of engagement, direction, and long-term people development.

  • ✅ From Policy to Action
    The episode emphasises the need for practical delivery, positioning employment and enterprise as central to economic recovery.

Join the Conversation 

What did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk 

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/ 

What is The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.?

A weekly podcast from Glasgow that brings sharp commentary and real-time reaction to the ever-evolving world of business. Hosted by two of Scotland’s most influential entrepreneurs, Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey.

This is a front-row seat to how global economic shifts, political turbulence, and technological disruption are impacting businesses in Scotland and beyond.

Each episode also features candid conversations with Scotland’s top CEOs, founders, and innovators, unpacking how they are navigating uncertainty, adapting to change, and seizing new opportunities.

Through a no-nonsense Scottish lens, Hunter and Haughey offer grounded insight and practical advice for anyone in business - whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand.

Made in Glasgow. Relevant Worldwide.