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A round-up of business news from across Scotland featuring: Coorstek Ltd's production of COVID-19 supplies, Edinburgh International Conference Centre's virtual conference service, Perfect Clean's £10,000 investment in new machinery, Deanestor's clinical furniture suppl

The average SME in Scotland has lost 39% of their income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from specialist bank Aldermore.

A route map setting out a phased approach to easing lockdown restrictions while still suppressing coronavirus has been published by the Scottish Government.

Wheatley Group has retained its A+ stable credit rating by Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P). In its research update released yesterday, S&P pointed out Wheatley’s focus on its traditional role as a provider and manager of social-rented homes “s

A rare Grade ‘A’ listed building on one of Glasgow’s most prominent street corners has been put up for sale with a price tag of offers over £3 million. The historic property at 2-10 Bothwell Street was built in 1849 during the height of the Victorian era. It was redeveloped f

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Scotland’s transport services and the rural economy is to be investigated by MSPs.

The UK Government borrowed £62.1 billion in April, marking the highest monthly figure on record as it tried to navigate the country through the coronavirus crisis, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Scottish Government should consider widening access to a temporary scheme extending the time available to claim a refund of its property tax surcharge to include transactions that have taken place during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

Retail sales in the UK throughout the month of April have dropped by 18.1%, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals which will continue support for customers who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A rare Harry Potter book found in a skip 12 years ago has sold for more than £36,000 at an auction.

Anderson Anderson & Brown Wealth Ltd (AAB) has announced the appointment of chartered financial planners Andrew Dines, Ian Campbelland Vikki Venerus as directors and shareholders. Already established as key members of the senior leadership team at AAB Wealth, these appointments reflect the

Glasgow-based construction firm PVP Developments has secured a £750,000 CBILS loan from Bank of Scotland.  The firm, which is currently delivering a £10 million luxury apartment scheme in Yorkhill, Glasgow, is planning to re-open sites in the coming weeks after securing a £750

Aberdeen's Hilton DoubleTree has gone into liquidation with the hotel's owners, Ability Hotels, closing the venue with immediate effect yesterday.

Neil Cameron, payroll senior manager at Chiene + Tait, is among three Scottish-based accountants behind a new UK-wide membership organisation aimed at raising the profile of the payroll profession. Mr Cameron has joined forces with fellow professionals Michael McAllister at&