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Family, privately owned and owner-managed businesses are being urged to share their views as Armstrong Watson looks to build a fresh picture of the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping this vital part of the economy. The 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey, whi

Deloitte has announced the latest winners of its UK’s Best Managed Companies 2026 programme with two Scottish businesses recognised. An initiative of Deloitte Private, the UK's Best Managed Companies programme shines a spotlight on private businesses from across the UK and the performance that

A decade after its first attempt at smart glasses ended in a costly flop, Snapchat owner Snap is back with a new augmented reality device.

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, with policymakers opting for caution as they assess the impact of recent energy market volatility and inflationary pressures. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep Bank Rate on hold at its June meeting, although two members ba

Deloitte is planning to reduce its UK audit workforce by nearly 200 positions, marking the latest round of job cuts among the UK's major accounting firms. The company has introduced voluntary redundancy packages for certain employees due to unusually low staff turnover within its audit division. Whe

Henderson Loggie has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to allow small companies and micro‑entities to opt out of publishing their profit and loss accounts on the public Companies House register from April 2028, a move the firm says validates the concerns it raised earlier this year about

Aviva has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide targeted support to customers. The service, which will launch from summer 2026, is designed to help people make financial decisions through personalised guidance and recommendations, without requiring full financial ad

The government plans to review the rules around Flexible Apportionment Arrangements (FAAs) after a major pension deal involving the Stagecoach Group Pension Scheme (SGPS).

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) held steady in May, rising by 0.2%, the same rate as in May 2025. 

A lightsaber used by Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back is anticipated to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

EY has appointed ten new Partners in Scotland, demonstrating its continued commitment to the local market with significant further investments in talent and its office real estate. The new partner appointments follow a sustained period of investment in EY’s Scotland practice over the last year

Multrees Investor Services – the provider of custody, investment administration, and platform services for wealth managers, private banks, and family offices – has reported revenue growth for its most recent financial year, supported by continued demand from firms seeking scalable infras

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published reforms to its Audit Enforcement Procedure (AEP), modernising its regulatory toolkit. The announcement forms part of the FRC’s broader move to a more integrated, end-to-end regulatory approach, aligning supervisory, investigatory and enforcem

The amount of money people invest when they first open an Individual Savings Account (ISA) has jumped by 84% in a year, according to proprietary data from Scottish Friendly. The modern mutual’s data shows that opening values have been steadily increasing over the last four quarters, data for Q

A sister painting of Sir Edwin Landseer's Monarch of the Glen is expected to sell for £4 million when it goes up for auction next month.