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Almost a third of the UK working population – 10.4 million people – could be using smartphones to be more productive at work, according to new research from Deloitte.

Barclays has announced that it is partnering with fintech business MarketInvoice, Europe’s largest online invoice financing platform, in a deal that is set to transform the way small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK manage cash flow and accelerate growth.

Alan Cook Alan Cook, Partner and commercial property specialist at law firm Pinsent Masons assesses plans for a new look business rates system

First-time buyers have saved £284 million in stamp duty since November 2017, according to statistics from HMRC.

Paul Dounis Family-owned bakery Aulds has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a group turnaround plan allowing it to focus on the growth of its production and wholesale operations.

The number of debt decrees registered against Scottish businesses rose sharply during the first half of 2018, according to figures released today by Registry Trust.

Interest rates have been increased by the Bank of England for only the second time in a decade.

Ross Foley PwC has bolstered its Scottish technology risk and data team with the appointment of three new directors and a senior manager.

Moira Kelly The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has welcomed Scottish Government plans to consider the introduction of a new relief from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for investors such as pension funds and insurance companies that invest in Scottish property.

Julius Baer Scotland team Private banking group Julius Baer International Limited has joined Scottish Financial Enterprise as they establish their new regional headquarters in Edinburgh, having opened an office at One Lochrin Square in May this year.

Gary Gray Directors of large UK businesses employing more than 250 people will have to demonstrate they are acting in the best interests of the company due to new laws coming into force.

Ray Entiwstle Hampden & Co has announced today that its founding Chairman, Ray Entwistle, intends to step down from their board later in the year.

A business accelerator for university and college students, staff and graduates has concluded at the Aberdeen ‘Centre for Entrepreneurship’ and has produced 14 business innovators that are ready to take their businesses to the next level.

Melanie Goward Glasgow-based investment house Maven has led the £2.5 million investment in Bright Network, a media technology platform which enables blue-chip employers to reach, identify and recruit high-quality graduates and young professionals.

Queensferry Crossing from the south (Image courtesy of Transport Scotland) The delivery of the Queensferry Crossing project has been given a clean bill of health from Audit Scotland for being managed effectively and delivering value for money, though a clearer plan is needed to measure its wider ben