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Scotland’s net fiscal balance has deteriorated, with the deficit growing to £22.7 billion, or 10.4% of GDP, in the 2023-24 financial year.

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) shared its 2025 Impact Report with Chambers across Scotland at its Annual General Meeting, highlighting a year of strategic growth, international expansion, and policy influence. Key achievements include:

More than nine in 10 (94%) private business owners in Scotland are confident of delivering growth in 2025, according to KPMG’s mid-year Private Enterprise Barometer check-in. Earlier this year, KPMG unveiled its first-ever Private Enterprise Barometer, an annual survey capturing the perspectiv

The Herald has published an obituary of Ian Balfour Valentine CA, who passed away on May 22 at the age of 84. "Ian Balfour Valentine was brought up in Glasgow and was educated at Hutchesons’ Boys Grammar School. He began his CA apprenticeship training with J Wyllie Guild & Ballantine in Gl

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers has projected a 20% increase in its client base by the end of the year, as it marks a standout year in 2025, driven by strong client growth, strategic talent investment, and expansion across its regional offices. Operating in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh,

Knight Frank has appointed veteran office agent Simon Capaldi as the new head of its Glasgow office agency team. Mr Capaldi is more than 25 years qualified and has been with the independent commercial property consultancy in Edinburgh since 2013, becoming a partner four years later. He previous

Westpoint Homes has sealed a £3.2 million loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance to refinance 12 apartments and four townhouses across two residential developments in Scotland.

A unique, factory-produced Ferrari Daytona SP3 has sold for a record $26 million (c. £19m) at a charity auction during Monterey Car Week, with all proceeds benefiting the Ferrari Foundation.

HRI Munro Architecture, a long-established and award-winning architectural practice based in the Highlands, is transitioning to an employee owned trust (EOT), marking a significant milestone in its evolution and commitment to sustainable growth.

LGT Wealth Management has appointed experienced advisor Kirsty Thomson as a wealth planner in its Edinburgh office. Ms Thomson brings over 15 years of experience supporting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) since beginning her career as a solicitor in 2009; with particular expertise in retirement a

Scottish retail sales fell by 0.5% in real terms last month as growing economic uncertainty prompted consumers to reduce their spending.

Scottish salmon exports are on track for a record-breaking year, with sales potentially surpassing £1 billion for the first time, driven by surging international demand. New figures show that salmon exports from Scotland rose by 33% to £941 million in the rolling 12 months to the end of

Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) is calling for immediate action to address the "alarming" rate at which women-led businesses are failing to progress beyond the start-up phase. A new survey reveals a stark contrast between the high number of women starting businesses and the low number succes

Tweed Wealth Management’s has opened a new office in London in response to growing demand for its tailored services for athletes. The expansion of firm's sports division, Tweed Sports, marks a significant milestone in the firm’s ambition to support more sports professionals with the fina

RSM UK has recruited Stephen Harrison into its risk and governance team, reinforcing the firm’s technology risk and governance capabilities in Scotland and throughout the UK. With a career spanning over 24 years, mainly in big 4 firms, and also in industry, Mr Harrison brings extensive financi