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Laser Maker M Squared Collapses, Wiping Out Millions in Public Funds

Laser Maker M Squared Collapses, Wiping Out Millions in Public Funds

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Close to £40 million of public money has been lost following the collapse of M Squared Lasers, a Glasgow-based company that was the first ever backed by the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). The photonics and quantum technology firm fell into administration after a sharp downturn in sales, leaving debts of more than £60 million. […]

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Holyrood accused of “gesture politics” over dog theft bill

Holyrood accused of “gesture politics” over dog theft bill

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Holyrood has come under fire for “pointless grandstanding” after MSPs backed new legislation to make dog theft a specific criminal offence  even though stealing animals is already illegal under Scots law. The Dog Theft (Scotland) Bill cleared its first parliamentary hurdle on Thursday with support from all six parties, including Reform UK’s sole MSP. Brought

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