Scaling Scotland: Opportunity vs Reality

Air Date: May 31st, 2026

Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter

The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events

This week on The Go Radio Business Show, Hunter & Haughey dive into the stories shaping Scotland’s business landscape—from political controversy and corporate accountability to funding challenges, entrepreneurial comebacks, and global success stories.

Key Highlights

Political Scandal Breakdown What happens when governance fails? A raw look at accountability, transparency, and leadership in action.

SMEs Under Pressure Businesses are borrowing to pay tax—not grow. Is this a warning sign for the economy?

Cash Flow is KING The one metric every business owner must obsess over—ignore it at your peril.

Funding is Out There… If You’re Ready Investor insight: great businesses can raise capital—but only if they know where to look.

Ryanair’s Billion-Euro Blueprint Debt-free, ultra-efficient, and dominating—lessons from one of the world’s sharpest operators.

BrewDog’s Second Chance Can you rebuild trust after failure? A bold move to win back investors.

Retail Isn’t Dead (But It’s Changing) Why some shopping centres fail—and others thrive.