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

Air Date: March 22nd, 2026
Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter
This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am.
A fast‑moving, high‑stakes week in business, energy, and Scottish industry — with Willie & Tom bouncing between global turmoil, local crises, and rare bursts of good news.
 
Key Talking Points:
 
Energy Shock & Global Instability : The hosts unpack the escalating Middle East conflict and its economic fallout, including soaring gas prices and fears of “blackouts” if major energy infrastructure is hit .
Tom argues for a renewed North Sea strategy — “Drill Baby Drill” — to restore UK energy security.
 
Inflation, Interest Rates & Employment: With inflation forecasts rising and interest‑rate cuts now unlikely, the pair warn of pressure on businesses and households. Scotland’s youth unemployment remains a major concern.
 
Union Street Fire Fallout: The devastating Glasgow fire triggers a deep dive into building ownership, regulation gaps (especially around vape shops), and the long road to recovery for surrounding businesses.
 
Big Wins for Scotland
 
Ryanair expands Prestwick into its largest global maintenance hub, adding 450 jobs and 60 apprenticeships.
 
Centre Parcs investment in the Borders promises hundreds more roles.
 
A £20m Aberdeen energy‑transition partnership aims to unlock £65m in new capital.
 
Apprenticeships & Skills: Strong calls for scrapping the apprenticeship levy and supercharging construction‑sector training.
 
Green Homes & Innovation: George Clarke teams with Scottish Power to champion energy‑efficient homes — with Willie hinting at involvement.
 
AI’s Disruption: From SaaS market jitters to Willie’s first encounter with an AI phone agent, the hosts debate how tech is reshaping work and investment.
 

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Show Notes

Air Date: March 22nd, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

This is a catch-up version of the weekly, Go Radio Business Show, Sundays from 11am.

A fast‑moving, high‑stakes week in business, energy, and Scottish industry — with Willie & Tom bouncing between global turmoil, local crises, and rare bursts of good news.   Key Talking Points:   Energy Shock & Global Instability : The hosts unpack the escalating Middle East conflict and its economic fallout, including soaring gas prices and fears of “blackouts” if major energy infrastructure is hit . Tom argues for a renewed North Sea strategy — “Drill Baby Drill” — to restore UK energy security.   Inflation, Interest Rates & Employment: With inflation forecasts rising and interest‑rate cuts now unlikely, the pair warn of pressure on businesses and households. Scotland’s youth unemployment remains a major concern.   Union Street Fire Fallout: The devastating Glasgow fire triggers a deep dive into building ownership, regulation gaps (especially around vape shops), and the long road to recovery for surrounding businesses.   Big Wins for Scotland   Ryanair expands Prestwick into its largest global maintenance hub, adding 450 jobs and 60 apprenticeships.   Centre Parcs investment in the Borders promises hundreds more roles.   A £20m Aberdeen energy‑transition partnership aims to unlock £65m in new capital.   Apprenticeships & Skills: Strong calls for scrapping the apprenticeship levy and supercharging construction‑sector training.   Green Homes & Innovation: George Clarke teams with Scottish Power to champion energy‑efficient homes — with Willie hinting at involvement.   AI’s Disruption: From SaaS market jitters to Willie’s first encounter with an AI phone agent, the hosts debate how tech is reshaping work and investment.  

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 

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBoA8NYTpHtff-aHpC2es4NU-DfV7CdEG 

For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

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.