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Almost all investors expect taxes to rise over the next year as Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, according to a new survey. Research by investment service Wealth Club found that 96.1% of investors believe taxes will increase over the next 12 months, with more than half (52.6%) saying

Cooper Parry Wealth (CPW) has taken the next step in its UK growth strategy with the appointment of Darren Lees as relationship partner, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Scotland. The appointment builds on CPW’s plans to expand nationally through strategic investment in people, acquisit

Changes and clarity are needed to create and keep the next generation of Bransons, Dysons and Bartletts, according to Praveen Gupta, UK head of tax at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. The tax system is crushing entrepreneurs and needs to be changed if we want more people

Former Virgin Money chief executive Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia has been named as the government's preferred candidate to chair the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), placing one of the UK's best-known banking figures at the helm of the accounting watchdog. The chartered accountant, who led Virgin Money

Many pension savers approaching retirement lack the confidence to make key financial decisions, with fears of making costly mistakes leading some to delay accessing their savings, according to new research from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Armstrong Watson is celebrating double success after Reward Strategy recognised two members of its payroll leadership team in its Partner 75 community - which features the UK’s top 0.1% of payroll professionals. Partner and head of payroll, Karen Thomson, and payroll manager, Lisa Carruthers,

Beatson Cancer Charity has announced the launch of Yellow Yogis, a brand-new fundraising initiative set to bring thousands of people together for a large-scale yoga event at Glasgow’s SEC on September 13th.

Paul Trainer has been appointed editor of ScottishNews.com, part of Hero Media & Entertainment, ahead of a major relaunch of the site later this summer as a video-led, pan-Scottish digital news platform. Mr Trainer joins the title from GlasgowWorld, where he played a key role in delivering local

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton expected to fetch up to $30 million is set to go under the hammer in New York this week, offering deep-pocketed collectors the chance to own one of the world's largest and most complete examples of the prehistoric predator.

Fundraising by UK investment trusts more than doubled during the first half of 2026, despite continued consolidation across the sector, according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

Business failures in Scotland have increased, with 39 companies filing for administration in the first six months of 2026 – up from 31 during the same period in 2025, according to analysis by national law firm Shakespeare Martineau. Analysis of data from The Gazette Official Public Record show

Average fixed mortgage rates fell at their fastest monthly pace in almost two years during July, as lenders responded to lower swap rates and continued to restore product choice, according to Moneyfacts.

Scotland’s state-owned development bank is tightening its exposure to risk by backing companies with an established growth record and a clear market advantage in their sector. David Ritchie, who was installed as chief executive of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) in January, has al

Recent reforms to England and Wales' Debt Relief Order (DRO) system have significantly expanded access to debt relief, with the removal of a £90 application fee driving the biggest increase in uptake, according to a review by the Insolvency Service.

AMS Accountants Group (AMS) has named Sean Dunn as partner and head of outsourced accounting as it focuses on the Edinburgh market. Based at Lochrin Square in the city, the Edinburgh expansion follows the Manchester-based group’s acquisition of Infinity Partnership in Aberdeen.