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mrianmcconnell.bsky.social
Journalist based in Scotland - Business Editor of The Herald. Columnist. Seven-times category winner in the Scottish Press Awards.
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The veteran restaurateur highlights two streets which he feels have been 'forgotten and neglected', and sets out opportunities to learn from the past as he considers the future of Glasgow www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496418... @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social @glasgowtimes.bsky.social

Scottish engineering companies move to make redundancies . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497027...

'Sauchiehall Street has become almost a two-word shorthand answer when any example of the challenges facing the city centre is sought' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496410... @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social @glasgowtimes.bsky.social

Reflections on Glasgow's past and future from 'an Italian at home in Glasgow' . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496418...

In our major series on The Future of Glasgow @heraldscotland.bsky.social , I reflect on major changes in and around the city centre in recent decades including the southward shift of the central business district and flag some positives, as well as challenges. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496410...

'Among the youngest Britons, who were unable to vote in the 2016 referendum, there is little belief that the referendum went the right way' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496282... @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social : Scottish voters' view on UK-EU youth mobility scheme revealed @bestforbritain.bsky.social #Brexit www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496282...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social on what is a reasonable response to big Labour move, and what is not. 'For these businesses, it is an almost ideological unwillingness to reduce their profit margins that is at the root of the price hikes and job-shedding.' www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social : Some very interesting findings from this timely @bestforbritain.bsky.social poll. Scottish voters' view on UK-EU youth mobility scheme revealed www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496282...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social 'Best suit shop in world' planned by two Scots who have built bespoke tailor www.heraldscotland.com/news/2496028...

Don't miss this major series starting in @heraldscotland.bsky.social today. A huge amount of compelling content across a broad spectrum of key issues. www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social 'So many of his Labour colleagues would apparently rather avoid talking about the major ongoing impact' www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social 'He has been an estate agent for nearly four decades so when he declares he has “never seen” a housing market like the current one it certainly grabs the attention' www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2495...

ICYMI @heraldscotland.bsky.social : My exclusive interview with a west of Scotland estate agent who has worked in the sector for nearly four decades. Some fascinating insights into the current state of play in the housing market www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494897...

Many fascinating insights into current state of play in the West of Scotland housing market in my exclusive interview with an estate agent who has worked in the sector for nearly four decades and has 'never seen a market like this' @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494897...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the latest on this major story which has rocked a key Scottish sector . @rosaltmann.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2494...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social The £90 million investment is part of the regeneration of what was for many years a huge gap site, once home to a famous Glasgow department store www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494239...

The Monday interview @heraldscotland.bsky.social : 'I actually knew from the age of 14 that I wanted to work in tourism, and I thought it would be a great way to meet people from a range of different cultures' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493728...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : 'It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Scotland’s airports to the nation’s economy. So here’s hoping for plenty more confidence and success stories' Flights hopes of Scottish airports revealed www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2493...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : 'It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Scotland’s airports to the nation’s economy. So here’s hoping for plenty more confidence and success stories' Flights hopes of Scottish airports revealed www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2493...

The airport has now enjoyed five consecutive years of profit www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2493... @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social

Breaking @heraldscotland.bsky.social : Result of attempt to oust board of Scottish company revealed. Read all about it here... www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493643...

I went airside at Prestwick Airport this week. Here are my thoughts about the airport's past, present and future in my column @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2493...

I went airside at Prestwick Airport this week. Here are my thoughts about the airport's past, present and future in my column @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2493...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : What was probably most striking when speaking to Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar last week was his confidence that the tailwind which the operation he heads has enjoyed for many years now will continue' www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2492...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social : I travelled to Prestwick Airport to find out about its major expansion plans as it pursues a 'game changer' it says will 'totally transform the airport'. Read all about it here... www.heraldscotland.com/news/2492491...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : Co-owner of Scotland's largest independent restaurant group highlights major challenges but he is 'excited'' about the future. Read about why he provides room for hope amid the gloom. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Here's a look at some of what the Herald Business team have been covering in the latest edition of Business HQ Monthly, starting with an introduction from Group Business Editor Ian McConnell heraldscotland.com/news/2491385... @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social (1/5)

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social on why this salvo at a key sector which I have covered over decades has attracted so much attention, and is so different from what has gone before. www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2491...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social on a key challenge in building a much-loved business : 'It would be difficult to overstate just how different these restaurants are' www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2491...

'The first of these projects is already under way' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490710... @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social : Major plans for Paesano and Sugo expansion revealed www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490710...

The latest on this major story...'Bigger battle' looms in campaign which has rocked key Scottish sector . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490718...

Another Scottish investment trust sees off US hedge fund manager . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490669...

Outcome of attempt to oust entire board of Scottish-run company revealed . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490623...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : 'Declining to stage a fifth anniversary party is the very least that Sir Keir and his Labour administration could have done'. Here's why Brexiters can still laugh up their sleeves www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Some interesting perspectives here from Scottish property firm boss @heraldscotland.bsky.social Read all about it! 'Always be kind. You have no idea how someone else is feeling' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490187...

Some interesting perspectives here from Scottish property firm boss @heraldscotland.bsky.social Read all about it! 'Always be kind. You have no idea how someone else is feeling' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2490187...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : 'Declining to stage a fifth anniversary party is the very least that Sir Keir and his Labour administration could have done'. Here's why Brexiters can still laugh up their sleeves www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social on big news at major Scottish airport www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2489...

Scotland's two major airports take very different approaches . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2489...

Major change at Scottish airport revealed . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489378...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : EU top choice even in Reform constituencies – so what next? @bestforbritain.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Major change at Scottish airport revealed . @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489378...

My column @heraldscotland.bsky.social : EU top choice even in Reform constituencies – so what next? @bestforbritain.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social Historic Scottish dog food business in major deal www.heraldscotland.com/news/2488945...

Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social : Warning over 'prohibitive' cost of Scottish rail travel and service provision www.heraldscotland.com/news/2488236...