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’Hall is not lost to revive iconic street
Daytime photo of Sauchiehall Street packed with pedestrians, street works and barriers down the centre, overlaid with large white headline text reading “’Hall is not lost to revive iconic street.”
’Hall is not lost to revive iconic streetMy Column

’Hall is not lost to revive iconic street

Last week, veteran journalist Andrew Neil took to X to condemn the current state of…
24 November 20257 min Read More
Many happy returns to our SECtor leading hub
Night view of Glasgow’s SEC campus with the Armadillo lit in green, large white headline text “Many happy returns to our SECtor leading hub,” and an inset photo of The Queen smiling at the original SECC opening.
Many happy returns to our SECtor leading hubMy Column

Many happy returns to our SECtor leading hub

Can you believe our beloved Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is celebrating the big 4-0? I…
17 November 20257 min Read More
I’m pleased to tell you… you’ve bot the new job
Shaf Rasul’s Scottish Sun business column from 6 October 2025 discussing how AI is reshaping recruitment, featuring Glasgow tech firm Willo’s global expansion.
I’m pleased to tell you… you’ve bot the new jobMy Column

I’m pleased to tell you… you’ve bot the new job

Last week, I spotted news of a Glasgow-based recruitment technology company which is expanding with…
6 October 20257 min Read More
Will plans lead to an energised nation… or just a watt on the landscape?
Shaf Rasul’s Scottish Sun business column from 29 September 2025 examining the economic and environmental impact of Scotland’s planned Highlands energy infrastructure boom.
Will plans lead to an energised nation… or just a watt on the landscape?My Column

Will plans lead to an energised nation… or just a watt on the landscape?

When you think of the Highlands, it’s easy to picture dramatic landscapes, sweeping skies and…
29 September 20257 min Read More
Let’s help all women-led firms thrive
Shaf Rasul’s Scottish Sun business column from 22 September 2025 calling for stronger support for women-led businesses in Scotland.
Let’s help all women-led firms thriveMy Column

Let’s help all women-led firms thrive

Scotland’s hospitality and leisure businesses are fighting to keep our high streets alive. They’re investing…
22 September 20257 min Read More
Don’t let red tape wreck fight back
Shaf Rasul’s Scottish Sun business column from 15 September 2025 discussing how red tape and local bureaucracy are stifling Scotland’s hospitality and leisure sector.
Don’t let red tape wreck fight backMy Column

Don’t let red tape wreck fight back

Scotland’s hospitality and leisure businesses are fighting to keep our high streets alive. They’re investing…
15 September 20257 min Read More

Shaf Rasul is a Scottish entrepreneur, investor, and media commentator with a track record of building multimillion-pound businesses and mentoring the next generation of UK business leaders.

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