Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 23

Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.

Good morning, welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland.
Scots call for drink tax hikes after post-pandemic alcohol death toll spike
First Minister urged to act over ethics watchdog’s freedom of speech file purge
Why a centuries-old tax is struggling to serve modern Scotland
Liquidator appointed to Scottish courier company following HMRC court action
Warning shareholders of £1 billion Scottish company risk 'sleepwalking' into a change