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The Scottish Government has announced a support package of approximately £4 million to help retain manufacturing jobs at the bus builder Alexander Dennis in Larbert, Falkirk. The funding will support a company-run furlough scheme until new work can commence.

Johnston Carmichael Wealth has strengthened its team with the appointment of Robbie Chisholm as a financial planner. Mr Chisholm joins from Tweed Wealth Management Ltd, a senior partner practice of St James’s Place Wealth Management. There he worked as a financial planner providing holistic fi

Wbg has launched a new technology services offering to support its client base of UK SMEs. As part of its growth strategy and investment in technology solutions to enhance the client experience, the launch of Wbg Technology Services, in partnership with its information and communication technology s

Miller Homes has reported strong half-year figures, with revenue, profit, and sales all rising in the company’s first results since its acquisition of St. Modwen Homes. For the six months to 30 June 2025, the housebuilder recorded a 28% rise in revenue to £585.6 million, up from £4

Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed corporate finance specialist Donald Smith as a partner. Mr Smith brings corporate finance and boardroom experience in M&A, private equity, and equity capital markets from his time at Linklaters, Dentons, and most recently as general counsel at Argenta, a KKR

A nightmare neighbour has been arrested and charged after allegedly tunnelling into an adjacent home following a dispute. Police in the Canadian city of Calgary said the bizarre incidents followed weeks of intensifying conflict between neighbours on two floors of an apartment building.

The University of Dundee's Centre of Entrepreneurship has secured its third major award in a year, after winning the Entrepreneurship Catalyst title at the 2025 UK National Enterprise Educators Awards. The hotly contested prize was awarded to the Dundee team in recognition of its work in delivering

The potential takeover of Aberdeen's Wood Group by the Dubai-based conglomerate Sidara is set to generate more than £100 million in fees for City advisers, even as the deal risks collapse.

Senior representatives from Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce have met with HM Treasury in London to renew calls for the abolition of the Energy Profits Levy (EPL).

Deloitte is considering redundancies at its Aberdeen office as part of a UK-wide review of its internal services teams.

A new programme designed to help Scottish deep tech companies transition from prototype to market has been launched by Scottish Enterprise and its partners. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes officially launched the Deep Tech Supercluster Programme at a showcase event at the Bayes Centre, University

Stirlingshire-based James Jones & Sons Ltd has continued the expansion of its Australian pallet manufacturing division with the acquisition of two more companies, Newcastle Pallets and Seapal Pallets & Crates. The deals, managed through its Australian subsidiary Hyne Timber Pty Ltd, bring th

Scottish retail sales saw a welcome return to growth in August, providing a much-needed boost for the sector after a lacklustre few months.

Twenty six projects across the Scottish Borders will benefit from a share of almost £1.7 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Businesses could be at risk of failure to prevent fraud if they don’t meet new compliance requirements, a senior accounting professional has warned.   David Houghton, head of forensic accounting at Azets, gave the warning after the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT A