Tag: economic downturn

Scots college to train the bankers of the future

Deadline News Journalist - June 23, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond A TOP Scots university has unveiled a new Masters degree course – aimed at ensuring the nation’s banks are properly managed in...

Jim Murphy MP helps out with Hibs pre-season preparations

Deadline News Journalist - June 18, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond SECRETARY of State for Scotland Jim Murphy MP lent a hand with Hibs' pre-season preparations yesterday. The MP for East Renfrewshire helped to...

Neighbours of Susan Boyle weigh in on the 2009 British budget

Deadline News Journalist - April 22, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond IN THE hometown of Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle yesterday, there was a mixed reaction to the Chancellors Budget as her...

One in ten Scottish lawyers face the axe

Deadline News Journalist - March 8, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond ONE in ten Scottish lawyers have lost their jobs as a result of the recession. Leading law firms such as Dundas and Wilson...

Record-setting RBS losses provoke anger

Deadline News Journalist - February 26, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond THE ROYAL Bank of Scotland yesterday announced losses of £24 billion - the biggest in British corporate history. With the recession set to...