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While much attention was focused on last week’s Spring Statement delivered by Rachel Reeves, most employers are preparing themselves for later this week when her plan to ...

The financial woes at notable Scottish universities are making headlines. Faced with rising costs, including staff pension provisions and salaries and new immigration rules (responsible in part ...

Despite the Conservatives branding it an ‘emergency budget’, the Spring Statement brought very few surprises and no further tax increases, writes Alan Stewart. It was a defensive ...

The UK government has initiated a public consultation to develop a new tax mechanism aimed at providing a predictable fiscal response to future oil and gas price ...

With new inheritance tax rules on the horizon and the ever-changing landscape of personal finances, ensuring one's will is up-to-date has never been more crucial for safeguarding ...

The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci. The Scottish Government ...

A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) ...

With a seemingly never-ending increase in legislation, entering the buy-to-let market can seem a daunting prospect, but Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, explains that there are ...

Roger Green discusses the pervasive skills shortages in the UK, particularly within the commercial cleaning sector, and outlines how his company, Spotless, combats these challenges through robust ...

Mark Sterritt looks at the impact of the £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland in its first year, highlighting how it has supported diverse businesses across the ...

New moveable property reforms are due to come into force in Scotland in April, brought about in response to widespread concerns that the current legal framework was ...

The Labour Government’s first Budget in 14 years brought significant changes for family-owned business, writes Norma Stewart. From April 2026, the planned cap to Business Property Relief ...

The most striking announcement from the Bank of England today is not the cut in interest rates, but the prospect of inflation rising to 3.7% this year ...

Peter Ryder discusses the outlook for Scotland's property market in 2025 and what both buyers and sellers can expect. As we look ahead to 2025, Scotland's residential ...

Back in 2016, Eline Lofgren, an investment director at Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services, wrote an article about housing associations and their untapped potential. The article was ...