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A group of MPs has called for a Royal Commission into the United Kingdom's financial conduct regulation, warning against what they describe as a "deregulation agenda" that threatens to weaken consumer protections. The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services ha

Edinburgh-based premium spirits company Rutland Square Spirits has secured a significant international milestone, with its products now available across Ontario through a partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). The LCBO is one of the world's largest and most respected alcohol re

STV has posted an overall loss of £4 million for the full year to 31 December 2025, against a profit of £13.1m the previous year, as the Scottish broadcaster and producer navigated what its chief executive described as a challenging year across both of its key markets. Adjusted operating

Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Energy Transition Zone (ETZ Ltd) have entered a strategic partnership valued at up to £20 million to help accelerate Scotland’s energy transition. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlines the intention for up to £20m of capital investment by SE in

Digby Brown has begun the process of succession as Fraser Oliver, chief executive of the firm, announces his plan to step down from the role. The firm has announced that Mark Gibson has been chosen as chief executive designate and will spend the next 12 months shadowing Mr Oliver to expand his under

Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of two new partners and 13 further promotions across its legal team.  Caitlin Keegan, from the firm’s residential property team, and Fraser Vandal, from the employment law team, have been promoted to partner.

Scottish company insolvencies fell by 5% year-on-year in February 2026 compared with the same month the previous year, with 98 insolvencies registered in total. The figure comprised 50 creditors' voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 39 compulsory liquidations, six administrations, two receivership appoint

Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses has surged in the first three quarters of 2025, significantly outpacing the UK average, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2025/26 report found that during the first

Regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group has bought Pinocchio’s Childrens Nurseries Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

More than two-thirds (72%) of accounting professionals fear that generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could produce errors or reach incorrect decisions, according to a year-long research study commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). The findings come from a

Businesses in Scotland are being urged to meticulously track the heartbeat of work in progress throughout its lifecycle. Monitoring, managing and making changes to reduce mission creep, improve efficiencies and maximise cashflow are critical steps which can improve a business’s health and grow

Henderson Loggie has announced the retirement of Alan Davis, partner and head of VAT, who will step down on 31 March after a 43‑year career in tax and more than two decades with the firm. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading VAT specialists, Mr Davis has been a steady and influential

A Staffordshire construction worker who was kept off work for months due to an accident has struck gold after winning a £72k Aston Martin Vantage with a 21p raffle ticket.

Standard Life has reported strong financial results for 2025, with operating cash generation rising 5% to £1,474m and IFRS adjusted operating profit growing 15% to £945m, driven by continued momentum across its core businesses. Workplace pension net inflows held steady at £5.3bn, m

Two specialists in the accessible housing sector in Scotland have set up their own travel agency in Edinburgh. Michael Connolly and Sarah Baum established Accessible Housing Scotland (AHS) in the summer of 2024 and have now branched into travel as they continue to help improve the lives of people wi