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Firms in the financial services sector in Scotland have been invited to sign up for a new business and innovation support programme. Future Finance aims to enhance innovation and productivity in the sector and help organisations adapt to challenges, ranging from AI and data to changes in regulation

Phlo has announced the close of a £9 million funding round, accessing additional investment for their group of businesses amid a challenging investor market.

The search for the top tech innovator in Scotland has been launched as part of annual competition to highlight the next great technology business. The competition – KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator – is now in its 11th year and has seen previous winners such as What3Words, S

A detailed VAT checklist tailored specifically for home improvers undertaking self-build and some conversion projects, which can include home office facilities, has been launched by Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie. The comprehensive guide, curated by the firm's tax experts, is d

Quantuma's Edinburgh and Glasgow-based managing directors and insolvency practitioners, Craig Morrison and Ian Wright, have been appointed joint liquidators to Arbroath-based Royal Oak Tree Services Ltd. The single site Royal Oak Tree Services was established in 2019 and employed a team of seve

The average price of a property in Scotland in February 2024 was £188,000, an increase of 5.6% when compared to February 2023, the latest provisional statistics from the UK House Price Index (HPI) have shown.

Plans to undertake a substantial refurbishment of Santander UK's landmark building at 301 St Vincent Street have been submitted by property and investment firm Osborne+Co to Glasgow City Council. On completion, the 310,000 sq ft building will be transformed into a fully ESG-compliant Grade A of

Crerar Hotels CEO Chris Wayne-Wills has scooped the top award at the first Scottish Professional Awards last Friday (12 April). The well-established hotelier was the only CEO from the Scottish hospitality industry to be nominated, and, despite strong competition, was awarded ‘CEO of the Year&r

Companies which took part in the Scottish Government’s first ever business delegation at COP28 have said they expect to generate an estimated £66.74 million in net zero export sales over the next three years, according to a new report published today. A total of 19 net zero focussed Scot

Aberdeenshire-headquartered engineering and modular solutions provider Pier Solutions has appointed a new chief executive officer and finance director as it targets growth in the energy sector. Jordan Ferguson joins the company as CEO after serving the role on an interim basis from late 2023. His ex

Scotland saw a 0.5% increase in payrolled employees in March 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching a total of 2.45 million employees, according to the latest labour market trends. Median monthly pay for payrolled employees also saw a substantial rise, reaching £2,389, marking a 6.

Investor confidence in Glasgow's city centre market is growing, with 89% of investors anticipating increased investment opportunities over the next year, research by Lismore Real Estate Advisors has shown.

Future Asset, an education initiative in Scotland dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the finance industry and known for its commitment to empowering young women from all walks of life to pursue careers in investment management, has appointed Jen Mair as its new chair. Ms Mair curr

Shipbuilder and fabrication company Harland & Wolff has received a nod of approval from the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) for its £270 million plans to revamp facilities at its two Scottish locations into premier hubs for renewable infrastructure. Proposals for Harland &

Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its team with the appointment of Jordan Brown as new financial services tax partner. Mr Brown, who is based in Glasgow but will work across the UK, was previously an adviser at a US-headquartered global consultancy firm. He specialises in supporting private fun