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A significant majority of Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have said they are prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity, according to a recent survey by ClearSky Logic.

A would-be Ferrari owner wrecked a €440,000 supercar on a test drive while attempting to take it onto Germany's famously high-speed Autobahn. The 44-year-old DJ from Bielefeld was trying out the SF90 Stradale – Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) – with its owner

A would-be Ferrari owner wrecked a €440,000 supercar on a test drive while attempting to take it onto Germany's famously high-speed Autobahn. The 44-year-old DJ from Bielefeld was trying out the SF90 Stradale – Ferrari's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) – with its owner

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported a significant rise in consumer complaints, with motor vehicle hire purchase, current accounts, and credit cards driving the surge. Between October and December 2024, the FOS received 68,430 complaints, marking a substantial increase compared to the

Luxury Scotch whisky Chivas Regal has announced Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc as its global brand ambassador in a multiyear partnership, highlighting the brand’s growing influence in modern sports culture. Throughout the collaboration, Chivas Regal and Charles will encourage fans to forge

Filpumps Ltd, a provider of pumps and water treatment services, has announced the expansion of its operations into the central belt thanks to a £550,000 loan from Royal Bank of Scotland.

Martin Pibworth, chief commercial officer, SSE, has been appointed CBI Scotland chair as the business community targets long-term sustainable growth in Scotland. Mr Pibworth brings substantial business experience, particularly in the sustainability and net zero sectors, that are essential to unlocki

Returning the vowels to its name, Aberdeen Group, formerly abrdn, has reported a significant reduction in client outflows, dropping to £1.1 billion in 2024 from £17.6bn the previous year, following a period of business simplification. Despite a 6% dip in adjusted net operating revenue, t

CMS is joining forces with economic research organisation, Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI), and business advocate group CBI Scotland, to host an event focused on the development of apprenticeship funding and policy. Skills for the Future: Unlocking Potential Through Apprenticeships takes place at

Enevate Homes, a modular housing manufacturer with a factory in Wishaw, has announced a £2.9 million investment in its staff, plant, and equipment to facilitate significant expansion. Scottish Enterprise is supporting the company with grant funding of £739,000 as part of the economic age

Mint Ventures, the Scotland-based women-led angel investment group, is urging women across the nation to become angel investors – akin to Dragon's Den early stage investing – to re-balance the gender investment gap and provide greater funding for women and diverse founders This call to a

A £6 million mansion, raffled off as a grand prize by Omaze, has come under scrutiny for breaching planning regulations, according to North Norfolk District Council. The Larkfields property in Blakeney, situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was reportedly not built in ac

Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses grew in 2024, bouncing back from a challenging 2023, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report found that during the first three quarters of 2024 the investm

Partners Wealth Management LLP (PWM) has acquired Johnston Carmichael Wealth, significantly expanding its presence in the UK wealth management sector. The acquisition sees PWM's client assets rise to approximately £6 billion, servicing around 5,500 private clients.

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues. Gurjit Pall, an experienced Glasgow-based immigration lawyer, has started work as a partner today to lead the new service. With more than a decade of experience