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Nearly three-quarters of Scottish manufacturing businesses expect to grow between 3-10% in the next year, according to a new report released by MHA. Despite citing cyber security, tax increases, skills shortages, energy costs and regulation as their biggest challenges, the vast majority surveyed for
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CMS has announced 48 new promotions in Scotland including four lawyers who move to the senior role of Of Counsel. The promotions also include an elevation for 14 colleagues operating in non-fee earning roles within the firm’s three Scottish offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
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Former Abertay University boss Nigel Seaton has been appointed as interim Principal of Dundee University after the Gillies Review, which exposed severe financial mismanagement and a lack of transparency at the institution's highest levels, led to the resignation of interim Principal Professor Shane
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A burgeoning Highland hospitality group has recruited a new marketing chief and its first internal revenue manager as it targets further acquisitions and growth in Scotland. Turas Hotels, which recently purchased Aviemore’s landmark Cairngorm Hotel, has appointed Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott
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Bank of Scotland has appointed David McInally as area director for the North of Scotland, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Mr McInally, who stepped into the role in June, will lead a team of experienced Relationship Managers supporting businesses in the North fr
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Global energy sector inspection and technical services firm Fulkrum, which has operations in Aberdeen, has appointed Louisa Poole as its new chief financial officer (CFO) to support the company's ongoing international expansion. With a career spanning almost three decades in wealth management, manuf
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Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden Bank has hired Haydn Aird from Handelsbanken to the new role of head of banking, North and Midlands. The private bank announced in April that it was expanding from its offices in London and Edinburgh. Mr Aird will lead a team based in Manchester serving clients across
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The Big Four accountancy firms – Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC – have significantly reduced job opportunities for new graduates and school leavers, while simultaneously cutting existing roles, as the integration of integration of artificial intelligence (ai) increases. Over the past t
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Businesses with operating leases for offices, warehouses, retail spaces, vehicles and other high-value equipment will soon need to prepare for significant changes that will impact how they are accounted for in their financial statements, according to Armstrong Watson. The majority of businesses will
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The external audit team of Wbg is set to welcome 10 graduates to its burgeoning team this summer in response to significant growth – double the annual intake of five graduates it has recruited over the last three years. From a team of 28 in 2022, Wbg’s external audit department will numb
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Azets has revealed it is actively seeking acquisitions to bolster its presence in key UK regions, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and the east of England. Its Glasgow-based chief executive, Peter Gallanagh, told The Herald the firm also plans to strengthen its position in parts of Scotland
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Scottish accountancy firm Wbg has been reappointed to the Department for Education’s (DfE) Funding Assurance framework for a further three years following a successful re-tender process. The firm remains the sole independent Scottish accountancy practice to be awarded slots on the framework &n
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Nearly three-quarters of Scottish manufacturing businesses expect to grow between 3-10% in the next year, according to a new report released by MHA. Despite citing cyber security, tax increases, skills shortages, energy costs and regulation as their biggest challenges, the vast majority surveyed for
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More than 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland believe the viability of their business is at risk over the next 12 months, according to new research from Aberdein Considine. The survey, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of the legal firm, highlights the mounting economic pr
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Aberdeen-based Visas2, a newly established company in the global mobility sector, has strengthened its market entry through the strategic acquisition of London-based Visa Group. The move combines proven industry expertise with technological innovation, bringing together Neil Thomson – founder
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Businesses with operating leases for offices, warehouses, retail spaces, vehicles and other high-value equipment will soon need to prepare for significant changes that will impact how they are accounted for in their financial statements, according to Armstrong Watson. The majority of businesses will
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Law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced its financial and expert support for a new programme aimed at fostering the growth of Gaelic entrepreneurs. It has pledged financial support to the Gaelic Business Accelerator Programme – Cruthachadh Chothroman – run by Hi
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