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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out steps it will take to improve access to mortgages.  The FCA is reminding lenders of flexibility in its rules, which can help more people access a mortgage. This forms part of the work, announced in January in a letter to the Prime Minister, to r

Following a 1.0% increase in January, Scottish retail footfall experienced a 0.3% decline in February compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) and Sensormatic Solutions.

Real estate advisor Savills has made 26 promotions across its Scottish business. Effective from 1 March 2025, the promotions will see seven people move up to director level, five become associate directors and 14 taking on the role of associate.

In this edition of our Just A Minute Q&A series, we speak to Rachel Ross, CEO designate of enterprise and business support organisation Elevator. It’s been an interesting journey from Army Officer in my 20s, purchasing a business in my 30s and then branching out into consultancy in my 40s.

Business groups from Scotland and India have signed an agreement to build stronger links between financial services and fintech sectors in the two countries. The Memorandum of Understanding between Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FI

Scotland's Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) encountered significant financial pressures throughout 2023/24, according to a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator. The annual analysis of audited financial statements reveals that while overall liquidity remains robust, and RSLs have secured

Avison Young UK has appointed Paul Broad to be managing director of its national offices team. Mr Broad, who boasts over 20 years of experience in UK regional office markets, has risen through the ranks at Avison Young, becoming a principal in 2022 and subsequently regional managing director for Gla

James Milne Chartered Accountants has strengthened its Inverurie office with the appointment of Mark Hay as an accounts manager. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) since 2006, Mr Hay brings extensive experience from his time at firms in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen.

A bumbling thief allegedly swallowed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Tiffany jewellery to conceal his crime before admitting he would have been better off throwing them out of a window. Texas man Jaythan Gilder, 32, was invited into the VIP room of a Tiffany & Co. jewellery store after

A Lanarkshire quality compliance expert has started her own quality assurance business after she received specialist start-up support from Business Gateway. After being made redundant from her role as a director of Quality Compliance at Phillips, Alexis Williams decided to use her 30 years of experi

Edinburgh's Smart Data Foundry (SDF), a University of Edinburgh subsidiary, has appointed Dougie Robb as its permanent chief executive officer. Previously interim CEO since May, Robb will spearhead the organisation's next growth phase, focusing on leveraging financial data to combat poverty and ineq

Aluminum-clad timber windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has reported another record year with a turnover of £96.9 million in 2024, up from £85m in 2023. Craig Greenwood, who took over the reigns as managing director at the start of last year, said the results put the business on tr

Harbour Energy's shares experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, falling by over 10%, following the announcement of an annual loss.

The UK government has today launched a two-month consultation to develop a phased transition plan for the North Sea energy sector, focusing on utilising existing infrastructure for new technologies like hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewables. As part of the plan the UK government has backed new in

Armstrong Watson has appointed Kirsty Wilson as tax director in its Glasgow office. With 25 years of experience in both in-house and practice roles, Ms Wilson brings significant expertise to the firm's corporate tax team in Scotland.