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It's great that the UK economy has started a new chapter, but the legacy of the recession means we'll only see real growth if we learn from our mistakes.

Susana speaks four languages, which is a skill that always impresses me, especially in native English speakers.

We're no strangers to snow in Scotland.

I'm just as guilty of ignoring my resolutions.

Today I'm launching a nationwide campaign to offer three of the country's
most promising youngsters the chance to come and work in my business.

 It's fair to say that young people have been hit hardest by the economic
 downturn...

I find it easy to get bogged down in all the Westminster-speak so I've been trying to boil it down, in real terms, to what it means in reality for myself, colleagues and for Scotland.

I have vowed to take my New Year's resolution early - to get in shape and
try and eat better.


If - like me - you're constantly rushing from one place to the next, you'll
know it's difficult to stay on top of it all.


You'll grab something...

Recent figures also show Scotland will take longer to recover from the recession because we over-rely on our public sector.

When I was asked to take part this year I didn't have to think about it - the answer was yes!

There’s no doubt that football is unlike any other business. In fact, there’s an old saying that the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a big one and invest it in a football club!