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Douglas Fraser
Verified
Business and Economy Editor, BBC Scotland, BBC
Scotland
Beats
Music , Consumer Technology, Engineering, Environmental News, News, Green Travel, green business, Theatre , Biology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Animal Behavior , Green Living
I have the least amount of experience with economic and sports reporting.
Content
By Douglas Fraser Verified, Katy McCloskey| Yahoo Verified A radical shift in the way Scottish higher education students are funded must be found by Holyrood politicians, according to the principal of Edinburgh University. Sir Peter Mathieson said it is a "tragedy" that Dundee University faces the possibility of closure if it does not make major cuts, and it would also be a tragedy if others were to run into similar financial difficulties.
By Douglas Fraser Verified| BBC News Verified Douglas FraserBusiness/economy editor, ScotlandWood was a global engineering giant built from girders. It grew out of a fishing boat repair yard after Sir Ian Wood, the son of the owner, went on a visit to Texas early in the 1970s and realised how big Aberdeen's offshore industry was about to become. Under Sir Ian, it grew by winning contracts and buying companies, reaching a stock market valuation above £5bn ($6.5bn).
By Douglas Fraser Verified, Katy McCloskey| Yahoo Verified A radical shift in the way Scottish higher education students are funded must be found by Holyrood politicians, according to the principal of Edinburgh University. Sir Peter Mathieson said it is a "tragedy" that Dundee University faces the possibility of closure if it does not make major cuts, and it would also be a tragedy if others were to run into similar financial difficulties.
Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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