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While uncertainty about the exact timing of Brexit looks set to linger on into 2020, chartered accountant Wylie & Bisset is advising Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to prepare for change now by applying for a Brexit Support Grant. Funded by the Scottish Government, the Brexit Support G

Our sister publication Scottish Construction Now reached a record audience last month with registered subscribers to the daily newsletter reaching 9,016 and individual users of the website soaring to a record 88,908. Twitter followers also rose to 5,669. SCN editor Kieran Findlay said: “S

A crowdfunding campaign launched to save Edinburgh's Gorgie City Farm has raised over £57,000 since its initiation on Saturday.

The majority of the finance sector is positive that gender pay reporting is the best way to bring equality despite only 30% saying equality has improved since reporting was brought in a year ago, a survey by Reed Finance has revealed.

In a new report for Common Weal, former chief statistician Jim Cuthbert examines the newly developed 'Mutual Investment Model' that the Scottish Government has adopted for at least some future public infrastructure projects.

Barclays has awarded funding to Fountain Dental Group in Aberdeenshire enabling it to provide the latest dental technology to its customer base and refurbish its premises. Established for over 30 years, the busy, modern dental group operates two practices in Royal Deeside, one in Banchory and anothe

Andrew Johnston has been appointed to the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) Conduct Committee alongside Colin McCarthy-Little, who has been appointed to the FRC's Audit Quality Review Committee. Mr Jonston's term commenced on 1 November 2019 and he replaces Martin Slack who stepped down on

Aberdeen Asset Management PLC is among 20 firms to have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time. Administered by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), signator

A man from Hamilton, Australia, is desperate to re-home 1,000 hens after he accidentally purchased them in an online auction for $1.50.

It has been reported that KPMG will cut a tenth of its UK partners by Christmas after a review of individual performance. The cuts are said to be part of its measures to overhaul the company.

Insurance broker Blackford has appointed Fiona Walker as head of brokering & operations and Doug Prentice as client director in Glasgow as the firm eyes further expansion in Edinburgh. In the latest phase of its expansion, the new firm, which was set up in April by Tom Aldridge, has taken o

Kleinwort Hambros has today announced the appointment of Richard Lockhart as director of private banking in the Edinburgh office. Mr Lockhart will be responsible for originating and managing client relationships and helping to develop Kleinwort Hambros’ presence in Scotland. He will report to

Former Hearts footballer Conrad Balatoni has set up his own financial sector practice, Conrad Balatoni Wealth Management, which is a representative of St James's Place Wealth Management. The new practice, headed by Mr Balatoni, will provide face-to-face wealth management advice to private and corpor

MHA Henderson Loggie has been appointed to wind up Gorgie City Farm, the Edinburgh charity which promotes environmental sustainability, community development and social inclusion by providing volunteering opportunities and support to disadvantaged young people and adults. Shona Campbell of MHA Hend

Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant of £13,575 to Edinburgh-based Fruitmarket Gallery to support its pioneering Making Matters project to help develop arts and creativity among young people. By providing the funding, Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable