Stuart Patrick

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

With both the UK and Scottish governments making clear the fresh importance they are placing on economic growth, more focus has been on the role of cities and regions in England than has been said so far in Scotland. Are Scottish cities at risk of being left behind by their English counterparts? In December, the UK Government published its English Devolution White Paper, outlining significant changes for English cities.

1 month ago | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Stuart Patrick

With both the UK and Scottish governments making clear the fresh importance they are placing on economic growth, more focus has been on the role of cities and regions in England than has been said so far in Scotland. Are Scottish cities at risk of being left behind by their English counterparts? In December, the UK Government published its English Devolution White Paper, outlining significant changes for English cities.

Dec 5, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

We now have a clearer sense of the two national governments' plans for managing the economy over the coming year. Given the particular interest Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has in growing Glasgow’s economy, have their decisions helped? The wider context of national economic growth obviously influences what will happen in the UK’s biggest cities and it helps that both governments have at least put economic growth in their list of top priorities. But we are having to wait to see any improvement.

Oct 15, 2024 | glasgowchamberofcommerce.com | Stuart Patrick

By Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of CommerceThe Herald’s recent series on Scotland’s universities delved deeply into the crucial role international students now play in sustaining the financial model of higher education. Despite the importance of the role universities play in Scotland’s economic development, I wonder if we truly grasp the full extent of their impact - both as engines of growth and as catalysts for future prosperity.

Oct 15, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

University of Strathclyde (Image: Newsquest) The Herald’s recent series on Scotland’s universities delved deeply into the crucial role international students now play in sustaining the financial model of higher education. Despite the importance of the role universities play in Scotland’s economic development, I wonder if we truly grasp the full extent of their impact - both as engines of growth and as catalysts for future prosperity.