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A report outlining a new targeted inward investment plan focusing on nine key sectors to further internationalise Scotland’s economy has been published by the Scottish Government. Announced yesterday by trade, investment and innovation minister Ivan McKee, Shaping Scotland’s Ec

A relative of Zimbabwe's president has been arrested at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport in Harara after she allegedly tried to smuggle 14 bars of gold on a flight to Dubai.

Fraserburgh-based accountancy practice M Squared Accountants has celebrated its third birthday with a string of key appointments. Following a period of rapid, and ongoing, growth, three new members have been added to the team, which supports clients from a range of industries with all aspects of bus

Dental-firm Oracare Scotland Ltd has acquired Cults Dental Practice in Aberdeen thanks to a £491,225 funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland.

The number of new tech start-ups in Scotland has increased by 57% in quarter three this year compared to quarter one data, according to new research conducted by audit, tax and consulting firm RSM.

Nicola Ross, partner in Morton Fraser's litigation and dispute resolution team, discusses the changes in insolvency regulation in relation to pre-pack deals in administrations. Insolvency legislation has been coming thick and fast in recent months, and this time it's pre pack sales to conn

Clyde Munro, Scotland's largest dental group, is looking for new acquisitions after confirming plans to invest further in the industry. In the last week, Clyde Munro has acquired two new practices and has a further 10 practices in the final stages of the acquisition process on heads of terms. It has

UK businesses suffering from the effects of COVID-19 could be stifled further when HMRC becomes a major creditor when firms go bust, according to Simon Rothenberg, a manager at tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. In a move that they hope will generate £185 million, HMRC will

The UK's hotel sector could take four years to return to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, according to PwC's latest UK Hotels Forecast 2020-2021.

Glasgow-based Specialist Industrial Supplies (SIS) has made a £250,000 investment to help Scottish businesses prepare for winter.

The productivity and creativity of the UK's workers could be suppressed in the long term if home working continues, according to Andy Haldane, the Bank of England's chief economist.  Mr Haldane said that fewer day-to-day conversations, face-to-face meetings and introductions posed ris

A free event dedicated to Scottish family businesses, hosted by Royal Bank of Scotland, has kicked off this week, exploring how a strong and resilient business can be built in the current climate. With a mix of live panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and a variety of supporting thought

A new strategic approach to attracting inward investors and further internationalising Scotland’s economy will be published today by the Scottish Government.  Ivan McKee, minister for trade, investment and innovation, will present Shaping Scotland’s Economy: Scotland’s Inward

Thieves have stolen half a tonne of grapes from a vineyard, the equivalent of 350 bottles of white wine, or £3,300.

Business advisory firm Quantuma has appointed restructuring and property expert John MacLean as director in its Glasgow team. The new hire follows a period of significant growth for Quantuma in Scotland after its merger with WRI Associates in March this year.