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Sean McGinness Experts at Scottish accountancy firm Saffery Champness have raised concerns that recovery of all VAT on certain non-business activities may be under threat from HMRC as it appears to ignore guidance set out in its own internal manuals.

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People in the poorest third of households have accounted for over half of the increase in employment since the start of the financial crisis but wages are still £13 a week lower than they were a decade ago, according to new analysis published today by the Resolution Foundation.

Invitations have been sent to nearly 500 banks, lenders and fintech firms that will provide them with details on how to access a £775 million Royal Bank of Scotland fund aimed at creating greater competition in the sector through an initiative forced on the Edinburgh-based lender as a result of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q7L2wGmj70&authuser=0 Spending on film and TV in Scotland last year reached £95 million – the highest level since records began – and a £26 million increase on the previous year.

Martin Gilbert Aberdeen Standard Investments has launched a new fund that utilises artificial intelligence, or "machine learning", to identify sources of potential returns.

A new court judgement will have a major impact on disputes involving companies in liquidation, says construction consultancy MPG.

UK investors would like see more of their money used to support good causes, adding value to communities and local economies, according to a new report.

Andrew Foyle Andrew Foyle, a solicitor advocate and litigation partner in the Edinburgh office of Shoosmiths examines a recent decision of the Sheriff Appeal Court in McGleish – v - Tough & Leslie

Stefan Pryor Stefan Pryor, Secretary of Commerce for the American state of Rhode Island, is to head up a trade mission comprising seven US businesses and a team of commerce and tourism officials which is set to visit the UK in September with Edinburgh and Glasgow named among the key target cities.

Organisations in Scotland must do more to engage with their people and meet their personal expectations if they want a positive work culture, a new research white paper by HR and payroll supplier MHR has revealed.

Kieran Taylor, Julia Catto, Madelynne Stephen and Susan Barclay have joined Gary Walker & Co Wealth Management Four new positions have been created to help meet increased client demand and deliver exceptional client servicing at Gary Walker & Co Wealth Management.

Emma Gannon In a landmark year celebrating 100 years since women were granted the vote, Royal Bank of Scotland is today launching an event series aimed at "bringing together Scotland’s most inspiring, like-minded and motivated women" at four locations across the country to encourage businesswomen

Glasgow-based asset management firm Resonance Capital, has announced that it has been appointed by Hermes Investment Management, the £33.6 billion manager, as strategic advisor at Skypark, Glasgow.

Ian Mitchell Law firm Lindsays has appointed Ian Mitchell as a Partner in its corporate team based in Glasgow.