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The number of sickness days taken by UK workers dropped last year to its lowest level since records began in 1993.

A quartet of high-flying accountancy staff have smashed their fundraising target after jumping out of a plane for charity.

Frankfurt Global banking giant Deutsche Bank has begun clearing a “large part” of new euro-denominated derivatives trades in Frankfurt instead of London in anticipation of the expected fallout from Brexit.

David Duffy Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank owner CYBG has confirmed in its latest results that trading in the three months to 30 June 2018 has been in line with the lender’s board’s expectations and its all-share offer for Virgin Money continues to progress as planned.

Kevin Gardiner Aberdein Considine has strengthened its national financial services team with the appointment of Kevin Gardiner as mortgage operations director.

Paul Alexander Scottish Building Society has today added a Retirement Interest-Only (RIO) mortgage to its range of mortgage products for older people.

Andrew McRae Business start-up rates are far slower in rural Scotland than in the country’s cities, according to a new analysis by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

James Kergon Scottish companies raised £21 million in the second quarter of 2018 (April – June), two and a half times more than the previous quarter (£8.4 million).

Alastair Wallace International construction and property consultancy, Thomas & Adamson, is modernising its operations using a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

The regeneration of Leith continues to go from strength-to-strength, new property transaction figures have shown, with the first half of 2018 seeing transactions in the area totalling 18,500 sq. ft, with a further 35,000 sq. ft. of space under offer.

Derek Mackay Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has launched the new online platform for Scotland’s Centre for Regional Inclusive Growth to support regional partnerships working to maximise economic opportunities across Scotland and drive sustainable inclusive growth.

Paul Pester The fiasco that was TSB’s tech meltdown earlier this year has cost the lender £176.4 million forcing it into the red for the first half of 2018.

Time-poor workers in law and accountancy are not doing anything to relieve stress outside of work - ironically often due to not having the time - according to new research out today.

The accountancy bodies continue to attract members in significant numbers, with more than 530,000 members worldwide, an increase of 16,706 from 2017.

David Sheasby Edinburgh-based wealth management firm Martin Currie has achieved A+ ratings from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for its responsible investment activities.