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A pair of trainers worn by basketball superstar Michael Jordan in his first NBA season have been sold for a record $560,000 in an online auction by Sotheby’s.

Donald McNaught and Matt Henderson of Johnston Carmichael have been appointed joint nominees for a proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) on behalf of three companies in the David Urquhart Group; David Urquhart (Travel) Limited, David Urquhart Transport Limited and Hart Hotels Limited. Three C

MHA Henderson Loggie has indicated that Scotland's Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) market will return after the coronavirus lockdown measures have been reduced, but not as we know it. The financial advisory firm has said that deal flow has slowed as coronavirus emergency measures continue to im

Stewart Pennington, partner at Johnston Carmichael, has urged Scottish food and drink businesses to review suitable options to avoid closing for good amid the coronavirus pandemic.  As businesses in England begin to get back to work, the future remains uncertain for Scottish firms.

Despite the current uncertainty in the Scottish housing market caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant drop in transactions, average prices are expected to remain stable, according to Rettie & Co. In its Spring 2020 forecast, the property specialists said transactions activity is likel

Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limited, a fund managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments, has announced a dividend increase for its stakeholders for the 11th consecutive year.  The announcement comes as the fund published its annual results which indicated another positive year for the fund, as its

The £107 million sale of Dundee-founded Low & Bonar has been completed as global technology group Freudenberg acquired 100% of its shares. Low & Bonar is based in London but still has a carpet backing manufacturing site located at Dundee’s Caldrum Works.

Alan McIntosh explains why it is "vital" that the amendments proposed by Jackie Baillie MSP to the latest coronavirus bill are implemented. The role of the Scottish Government in this crisis is to protect its citizens, and as we move through this COVID-19 crisis and diverge from the rest of the

A local authority has become the first in Scotland to adopt a “radical” economic model to plot a way forward now and post COVID-19.

TSB has published new figures on how many customers it has helped in Scotland using remote communication channels which allow customers to bank from the safety of their own homes. Overall, 12,207 customers in Scotland have used Smart Agent, the new online chat service.  Since the outbreak

Bank of Scotland showcased the dedication of its key worker colleagues, who continue to support customers during the coronavirus crisis with the launch of a new advert yesterday. The advert, filmed by colleagues over the last fortnight and featuring TV star comedian Susan Calman, highlights the supp

NatWest has launched a video game to help children develop money management skills.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has highlighted that figures released by the Scottish Government have revealed that the volume of cash reaching firms is slowing further than already highlighted last week. The Scottish Government has released figures

UK firms are ready for a gradual reopening of the economy but will need continued, adaptable government support during a phased return to work, according to the latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker.