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Aberdeen-based Glacier Energy has acquired Advanced Group Services Limited (AGS), an independent heat transfer company, based in Tyne & Wear. The acquisition will enable Glacier Energy to establish a mechanical solutions hub in the North-East of England, supporting the company increase its prese

Despite forecasting that the Chancellor's recent budget will prolong the fight against inflation, The Bank of England has cut the base interest rate a further 0.25 percentage points, bringing the interest rate to 4.75% and marking the second cut this year. The bank predicts that the budget's £

Since 2012, the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme has provided over 320 entrepreneurs in Scotland with £3 million in funding to launch their own businesses. The loans have gone to founders who were previously considered economically inactive or unemployed, supporting them to tur

Industry voices will come together this month for the CA Summit, an award-winning global business event offering fascinating insights into how technology, socioeconomics and politics are redefining the way we live and work.

Scottish drinks company Panther M*lk is set to pounce on European markets after a period of rapid growth across Scotland. Glasgow businessman Paul Crawford launched the creamy drink as a sustainable, plant based alternative alcoholic beverage, inspired by the traditional Spanish beverage Leche de Pa

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in hit film The Wizard of Oz are set to be sold at auction almost twenty years after a thief stole them.

An American cyclist is taking legal action after being struck and injured by an ambulance, which took him to hospital and then sent him a bill for nearly $2,000. William Hoesch, 71, is seeking $997,000 (around €930,000 or £775,000) from Columbia River Fire & Rescue in Oregon in compen

Glasgow City Region has launched a campaign to become a Living Wage Place – the first city region in Scotland to do so.

The winners of the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFAD) 2024 have been announced at a ceremony at Inverness' Kingsmills Hotel. Supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the awards celebrate the talent, quality and diversity across food, drink and hospitality in the H

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new measures to strengthen the UK's position in the bond, derivatives, and asset management sectors.

Almost a third (31%) of Scots are putting away more money now than they were two years ago, according to Scottish Friendly. The Family Finance Tracker, conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) on behalf of Scottish Friendly, provides a comprehensive examination of the savin

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT and Terra Firma Chambers, will host an in-person, lunchtime event, "Reflecting on the Autumn Budget", on Tuesday 19th November 2024 at the offices of Johnston Carmichael, 7-11 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE. At this event, Alex Docherty, CTA,

Short break provider Center Parcs is developing proposals to create its first holiday village in Scotland. The site chosen for the village is in the Scottish Borders, approximately three miles north of Hawick and 55 miles south of Edinburgh.

Motherwell-based fire, security and critical services company, Secureshield has been acquired by England-based Ranger Fire and Security.

Faskally Caravan Park, which has been under the stewardship of the Hay family for the last seven decades, has been sold to Wood Leisure, extending its portfolio to six high quality holiday parks in central Scotland.