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Scotland saw a 74% increase in the value of equity investment into smaller businesses in 2025, even as the overall UK market dipped by 4% – what it means, why it’s kind of good

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From the Scotsman today, above. What is equity investment, some of you and I ask? Equity investment means putting money into a company in exchange for ownership shares (equity) in that business.Simple Breakdown: You (the investor) give capital to a company. In return, the company gives you a percentage of ownership (shares or stock). You become a part-owner of the business. If the company grows or is sold for a higher value, your shares can increase in worth, and you may receive dividends (a share of profits). Unlike a loan (debt), you don’t get your money back with interest on … Continue reading Scotland saw a 74% increase in the value of equity investment into smaller businesses in 2025, even as the overall UK market dipped by 4% – what it means, why it’s kind of good

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A tale of BBC Scotland’s response to Scottish Government press releases – how widespread, how blatant is bias by omission becoming?

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By stewartb Each and every working day at 1600 hours, the Scottish Government sends out an e-mail headed ‘Daily news update’. This collates all press releases issued that day, presumably in part as an aid to journalists. You will often find one or more of the day’s topics referred to here on TuS. But by BBC Scotland or the wider mainstream media in Scotland? Not so much!  Is amplifying positive news from the present Scottish Government too much of a threat to Unionist politicians? Whilst the nature of BBC journalism in Scotland is well known to readers of this blog, … Continue reading A tale of BBC Scotland’s response to Scottish Government press releases – how widespread, how blatant is bias by omission becoming?

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Welsh Labour to increase student fees to £9 250 a year and oversee massive job cuts

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From BBC Wales in April: Almost 200 jobs are being cut at Swansea University as a result of “financial challenges” in higher education. The institution confirmed 189 employees had volunteered for redundancy since a scheme opened in September. The cuts come as an academic called on the Welsh government to review higher education funding. Prof Dylan Jones-Evans said there was an over-reliance on recruiting foreign students, who pay higher fees. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68745978 Earlier in February, we saw: The cap on university tuition fees in Wales is rising from £9,000 to £9,250 a year from September. Education Minister Jeremy Miles says he … Continue reading Welsh Labour to increase student fees to £9 250 a year and oversee massive job cuts