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Accountancy firm Wbg has urged the Scottish Government to provide relief to SMEs in next month's Budget. Hospitality businesses in particular will struggle with the increase in employer national insurance contributions already announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the firm said.

The co-author of Labour’s ‘partnership plan’ for business has said that the UK government “needs to move faster” to communicate its investment plan. Iain Anderson FRSA, co-founder and executive chairman of H/Advisors Cicero, told the ICAS CA Summit 24 that businesses we

Scotland is leading the way in the creation of green jobs in the UK, according to new data from PwC. The fourth iteration of PwC’s Green Jobs Barometer sees Scotland take the top spot again for the highest proportion of green job adverts of any of the UK’s nations and regions, at 5.6%.

Scottish colleges say they are "unable to afford" a sum of over £15 million which they need to pay as a result of the upcoming increase in employer national insurance contributions. Analysis published today by Colleges Scotland shows that Scotland’s 24 colleges need a minimum of £1

The British Business Bank’s £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland has committed just over £10 million in funding in its first 12 months.

An Aberdeen college graduate who came to Scotland "in search of a better future" has been awarded a top accountancy prize sponsored by MHA. Former North East Scotland College (NESCol) student Kate Wolska, 38, who returned to education after 20 years, won the MHA Excellence in Accounting Award after

Grangemouth Refinery owner Petroineos has rejected a bid to buy the refinery from a UAE-based firm, Trading Stack DMCC, dismissing the offer as "not credible". The company, along with an unnamed US partner, claims to have the finances to make the refinery profitable and save 400 jobs.

Residents of Coigach have become Scotland’s newest crofting landlord, having officially completed the acquisition of the Badentarbat Estate. The transfer of c. 7,800 acres of crofted land to the Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) was completed on 29 October, in a landmark transaction

A group of Scottish designers have brightened the wintry skies of Dundee in preparation for 'Colour Friday'!  

Social enterprises and good causes from across the Highlands will be given a unique opportunity to meet with experts and fund managers supporting Scotland’s third sector next week, as part of an in-person event hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS). Leaders from a range of charities and s

UK government borrowing hit £17.4 billion in October, the second-highest figure for the month on record. This surge, driven by increased public sector wages and rising debt interest payments, raises concerns about potential future tax hikes.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has set out the key priorities for small businesses from the Scottish Budget in order to protect jobs. FSB Scotland policy chair, Andrew McRae, said the Budget on 4 December will be critical for the future of many of the country’s 330,000 sm

The new Social Enterprise Action Plan 2024-2026 has been launched by the Scottish Government setting out a bold vision to strengthen Scotland’s social enterprise ecosystem and foster innovation, inclusivity and sustainability. The Action Plan outlines 17 key actions to be carried out over the

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has sold out its Pedro Ximénez single cask release in just 24 hours.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on proposals to extend the time firms have to respond to motor finance complaints where a non-discretionary commission arrangement was involved.