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Lloyds Banking Group has become what is believed to be the first FTSE 100 company to deploy a specialist artificial intelligence "board bot" in its boardroom, as the 260-year-old bank accelerates its transformation into what it describes as "the UK's biggest fintech". Executives and board members ha

Scotland's most northerly spaceport has recorded a pre-tax loss of £5.4 million for 2024, according to newly filed accounts. The SaxaVord facility on the Shetland island of Unst, part of the business empire of Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen – Scotland's richest man and its bigge

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chrissie Clancy-Crofts to senior surveyor within its Edinburgh-based team. Chrissie first engaged with Lismore in 2022 through a work experience programme, while studying and subsequently joined the firm in November 2024.

ACCA has published pass rates for the March 2026 examination sitting, with 92,224 students entering and 103,785 exams completed across the session. A total of 3,334 candidates passed their final exams, earning affiliate status.

Saba Capital Management has criticised the performance of the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWIT) "unacceptable" after shareholders voted against a tender offer put forward by the Baillie Gifford-managed trust. On 10 April, 53.8% of shareholders rejected the proposal, which EWIT had argued w

Pacitti Jones is expanding its legal practice in Lanarkshire through the acquisition of Airdrie-based Bell Russell.  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and proven track record in Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Central Scotland but the acqu

Aberdein Considine has recognised 15 talented employees working from Peterhead to Manchester in the firm’s latest round of promotions. Promoted to partner are: conveyancing senior associates Samantha Gilbert (Westhill), Katie Hutchinson (Union Street), Stevie Kelman (Stonehaven / Banchory) and

CMS is holding the next seminar in its six-monthly series of events aimed at supporting the growth of Scotland’s renewable energy sector.  This year’s Future of Renewables seminars take place on 21 April at CMS Aberdeen, then 28 April in CMS Edinburgh, with the final session taking

Henderson Loggie has been shortlisted for two national honours, recognising the firm’s leadership, culture, and impact across the professional services sector. The accountancy firm has been named a finalist in the Learning & Development of the Year category at the cHeRries Awards, celebrat

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK chief financial officers (CFOs), conducted between 16 and 30 March 2026, shows confidence among the UK’s largest businesses has fallen to a six-year low. CFO confidence fell to a net -57%, from -13% in the previous quarter, with concerns around energy price

Walker's Shortbread made a memorable return to New York City's annual Tartan Week celebrations on Saturday, 11th April, unveiling a show-stopping Scottie dog sculpture crafted entirely from shortbread at the heart of the festivities. The giant Scottie dog, masterfully created by UK food artist Prude

Scotland’s marketing sector is demonstrating true resilience in a turbulent market, with The Marketing Society Scotland revealing a strong set of entries and nominations for its Star Awards – surpassing pre-pandemic records to have its biggest year yet with over 300 submissions. During a

Aberdeen-based legal firm Laurie & Co is marking a milestone year, with turnover reaching £1.8 million and property sales hitting £22m across its offices in the city, Ballater and Aboyne.

A new joint report from Forbes and market research firm Statista has named Nationwide Building Society as the UK's top banking institution. The report, which surveyed over 54,000 people across 34 countries in 17 languages between October and November 2025, assessed institutions on five key criteria:

The Scottish hotels sector proved resilient in February, with both occupancy and gross operating profits rising slightly year-on-year and bucking the trend of the wider UK market, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.