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July 11, 2007 Est 1999 Scotland's award-winning independent newspaper
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£21m commissions crisis at BBC Scotland
Call for Holyrood inquiry as organisation loses a third of original programming from UK network
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By Steven Vass, Media Correspondent

This is no ordinary setback, this is an M&S setback, with wet weather and money tight
Chief executive Stuart Rose set for a pay cut, despite projected 16.4% growth in profit to break £1bn barrier
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By John Phelps

Media group could solve its problems in private
Carlyle Group considering a £5.3bn takeover of struggling company
By Lianne Gutcher

Brodies builds on its Scottish identity as profits rise by 33%
New partners and bigger staff boost bottom line
By Ken Symon, Business Editor

Hedonistic spas lead the way for booming luxury hotel market
Top-class relaxation, treatment and leisure facilities now essential part of resort hotel business
By Selwyn Parker

Convivial route to success for en croute
Catering company with a £1.2m turnover that started with a dinner party for friends
By Ken Symon, Business Editor

Creaming off Wimbledon’s profits
Sponsors of one of the world’s iconic sporting events must serve a few aces to meet its refined standards, but once part of the exclusive club they find there’s plenty of money for everyone in the ivy-clad environs of SW19
By Selwyn Parker

Minister to go ahead with merging of local development agencies
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By Ken Symon, Business Editor

TV comedy guru returns with a mission to save ITV
Meet the man behind The Two Ronnies, The Young Ones, Red Dwarf and much more
By Steven Vass, Media Correspondent

Terrorist attack coverage boosts sales of Scottish Sundays
By Steven Vass, Media Correspondent

Edelman quits Scotland after 18 months
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By Steven Vass, Media Correspondent

BBC team to include Daly slot
MediaWatch

Put everything in one basket for tax breaks
By Naomi Caine
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More financial relief for Standard Life investors
Business Leader

Is another rate rise a bear necessity?
By Ken Symon, Business Editor

Clearstream
Scandal Monger

Tearing up one’s roots to follow a career is preferable to being beaten by greens politicians at home
Business Diary

Economic Comment
By Andrew McLaughlin, RBS Group chief economist
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