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There has been no slowing in the job losses in the oil and gas industry this year, and more are still expected, but the crisis could be reaching a turning point, according to a new industry report released today.
Al Rayan Bank has opened an office in Glasgow, establishing its presence as the only wholly Sharia compliant retail bank in Scotland.
Ron Hepburn The Business Growth Fund has successfully exited its investment in windows and doors manufacturer Stevenswood after a deal was completed for it to acquire Polyframe Trade Centres Limited continuing its ambition to build a UK-wide trade counter business.
More than one million of Britain’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have been denied a loan or any form of credit over the past five years, according to new research commissioned by London-based bridging lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS).
James Chadwick Global accountancy firm Grant Thornton has called on the Scottish and UK Governments to develop a range of post-Brexit support measures tailored specifically to Scotland’s food and drink industry.
Jamie Grant - Head of Corporate Banking for Barclays Scotland & Northern Ireland. UK manufacturers could inject an additional £2.56 billion into the UK economy, cut energy consumption by nearly a third (31.6 per cent) and boost their energy resilience by increasing investment in energy technolo
John Joyce The partners of Addleshaw Goddard and HBJ have voted “by an overwhelming majority” to merge their businesses, creating the UK’s 15th largest legal firm.
Elizabeth Bagger Family business is the backbone of the UK economy, and new research reveals the important role family businesses play in driving the overall growth and development of the UK economy - particularly in Scotland.
Craig Vickery The creation of a new £23bn National Productivity Fund in the Autumn Statement is an important step towards tackling the UK’s productivity puzzle, but urgent action is required as the economy braces itself for Brexit, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that it is seeking evidence and feedback to further inform its work on high-cost credit, including a review of the payday loan price cap.
Staff at Edinburgh-based Skyscanner, which was sold in Scotland’s latest corporate deal of the year last week, look set to land cash and share windfalls of more than £166,000 each.
Chris Gotts Scottish law firm, Burness Paull has recorded a successful three months, completing close to 50 corporate deals, worth more than £2.5 billion.
Martin Gilbert Aberdeen Asset Management has seen outflows for the 14th consecutive quarter.
Edinburgh-based Sainsbury’s Bank has opened a new contact centre in Rosyth yesterday.