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As the world’s largest oil and gas companies face mounting pressure to address the climate emergency, new research from CMS reveals that a significant majority of the sample – equivalent to half of worldwide production – is adapting their strategy to invest in a more diverse energy

With mounting cost pressures continuing to put the squeeze on motor premiums, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is urging the government to help motorists by reducing the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT).

Expectations for Scottish commercial property during the year ahead have improved following last month’s election result, according to the Q4 2019 RICS Commercial Market Survey. Scottish surveyors, on balance, expect commercial rents and capital values to rise overall in the 12-months ahead, h

Workloads for small building companies in Scotland fell in the final quarter of 2019 with the political uncertainty in the period up to the General Election having a marked effect, according to the Federation of Master Builders Scotland (FMB Scotland).  

A digger on a building site in Worcestershire has found a collection of gold-encrusted wine bottles dating back to the 17th century worth £20,000 each.

Mid-market private equity firm LDC said it would seek to increase its investment in UK companies to reach £1.2 billion during 2020, with Scotland being a strategic focus for the investor. LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, said the role of private equity in supporting the UK’s small and

Brewin Dolphin has announced that its current chief executive David Nicol has decided to retire, with Robin Beer appointed as his successor. Mr Nicol will step down from his role as chief executive on 14th June 2020 after eight years and will remain with the group for a transitionary period until 29

Prodsight, the Edinburgh-based AI-powered customer feedback company, has raised £400,000 bringing its total pre-seed funding to just over £600,000. The pre-seed round is led by Techstart Ventures with participation from London-based TrueSight Ventures and private investors. Prodsight has

Barclays has announced a two-year partnership project with Scottish Autism to develop an inclusive and accessible environment for autistic employees at its new site in the heart of Glasgow. The charity, Scotland’s largest provider of autism-specific services and a leading authority and advocat

Michael Thomson, head of Burness Paull’s restructuring and insolvency practice, has been named in The Hot 100 as one of the UK legal sector’s rising stars. The annual list, compiled by The Lawyer magazine, recognises the most innovative and creative lawyers from in-house, private practic

Three emerging giants in the start-up scene have been crowned ‘Scotland’s tech pioneers’ and will now head to London to take part in the UK heat of KPMG’s Best British Tech Pioneer competition. Edinburgh-based Cyan Forensics, Intelligent Growth Solutions, from Invergowrie, an

As part of its digital accounting offering, Wylie & Bisset has achieved Xero Platinum Partner status. The highest possible level of the cloud accounting system designed for small and growing businesses is for the firm’s record in assisting SMEs make the transition from traditional to cloud

Aberdeen Smaller Companies Income Trust has seen an impressive performance since the appointment of Abby Glennie as manager in September 2018. Ms Glennie was appointed manager following the merger of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life Investments.

Japanese company Suntory will purchase 10% of Famous Grouse distiller Edrington's shares for an undisclosed sum.

Representatives of the UK and US whisky industries have called for the end of punitive tariffs that are wiping millions off export values every month. The chief executives of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) have called on the UK and