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Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has collapsed into administration, with its brand and global intellectual property acquired by C&C Group in a £4.5 million deal struck as part of a pre-packaged sale. The business entered administration on Friday 6 March, when Christopher Jon Bennett,

Jeff Soar, EY’s former managing partner for tax & law in the UK and Ireland, has been appointed by European tax firm, WTS, to build and lead WTS UK – a new tax advisory firm. Free from the constraints of audit conflicts and the layers of bureaucracy of its larger competitors, WTS UK

Oil prices have surged past $105 (c. £78.5) a barrel, touching a high of $119 (c. £89), as global markets face the mounting economic consequences of an escalating geopolitical conflict.

Lloyds has appointed Trusha Pillay as a new managing director in its Infrastructure and Project Finance team. Ms Pillay will focus on expanding Lloyds’ debt advisory and debt structuring business while supporting the bank’s clients across core and emerging infrastructure and power-relate

Edinburgh-based remote working platform SWURF has announced a new £200,000 funding round. The investment will accelerate SWURF’s expansion, with the goal of turning Edinburgh into the world's most flexible working friendly city. Investors will join existing backers including Gareth Willi

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The acquisition follows the purchase of Aitchison Raffety in September 2025, creating a combine

Edinburgh-based renewable energy company, Red Rock Renewables, has reached financial close on a £62m financing with Lloyds, HSBC and China Construction Bank for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm. The three lenders have provided equal project financing as the Dumfries & Galloway Project takes

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Hannah Peacock as sales manager and Eimear Nelson Nilehn as marketing manager for exhibitions, strengthening its commercial and marketing capabilities as the campus embarks on its busiest year to date. Ms Peacock brings more than 13 years of experience i

University of Edinburgh spin-out BIOCAPTIVA has raised £1.58 million in a new funding round and launched its first product in the US. The raise was led by existing investor Archangels, with support from Old College Capital, BBI, Scottish Enterprise, and new investor EverQuest Capital Partners.

Wbg has promoted Jenna Fair to associate director, who joined the firm a decade ago. Over the last few years Ms Fair has specialised in the charity sector, managing a portfolio of audit exempt charity clients, offering guidance and support to and providing a professional service.

More than 770 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) have joined the profession at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Admission Ceremony. The annual event, held this year in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 March, also marked a significant milestone for social mobility, as the ICA

A Scottish digital marketing business is helping businesses across the country grow their turnover and strengthen their online presence, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway. Established in 1997, Toltech Digital is one of Scotland’s longest-standing digital marketing agencies, offe

A house built from a cave dwelling carved into sandstone over 500 years ago has been put up for auction.

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening economic cooperation, strengthening trade and investment relations, and enhancing business‑to‑business partnerships

Simplifying the tax system is the greatest boost the government could give entrepreneurs, according to ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). In response to a HM Treasury consultation Tax support for entrepreneurs, ACCA says entrepreneurs and investors are put off investing in th