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Armstrong Watson has expanded its offering with the launch of two specialist propositions – a financial reporting team and a fractional FD/CFO service. Together, these enhanced services provide clients with deeper technical reporting expertise and flexible, senior finance leadership.

The Scottish Government has deferred a looming crisis on public sector pay until after the 7 May election, according to a new report published by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde. The report, part of a collaboration with Cardiff University and supported by the Nuffie

Russia's Supreme Court has upheld a fine imposed on search giant Google which is roughly a million times more than the combined GDP of the entire world. Judge Sergei Samuylov said there were no grounds to review the imposition of the 91.5 quintillion rouble fine (around €1.2 quintillion or &pou

A Glasgow-based road haulage firm, Specialist Haulage Hire, has entered compulsory liquidation following a petition from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The legal action, presented to Glasgow Sheriff Court by the Advocate General for Scotland, resulted in the Sandyford Place company being wound up du

A Scottish hospitality tech firm has launched a "wee green" version of the software which has earned its global name as it targets the pubs and small hotel marketplace. Hop Software, formed in 2017 by Highland Hoteliers, pioneered an award-winning Property Management System (PMS) capable of running

Parents opened nearly four times as many new stocks and shares Junior ISAs (JISAs) than ISAs in Q4 2025, according to Scottish Friendly. The modern mutual’s latest customer data shows that quarter on quarter, JISAs saw a 19% increase in new policies being opened. Meanwhile, new openings for IS

Thorntons has reported a 14% increase in annual turnover, reaching £50.1 million for the year ending 31 May 2025, up from £43.9m the previous year, as it prepares to relocate to new landmark headquarters in Dundee. While revenue saw significant gains, operating profit remained steady at

Chad Griffin, Geoff Rowley and Graham Smith of FRP Advisory have been appointed joint administrators of Orbital Express Launch Ltd, the Forres-headquartered space launch technology company. The appointment follows the filing of a notice of intention to appoint administrators on 11 February 2026.

Glasgow has emerged as the standout success story of Scotland’s £1 million-plus housing market, with record activity in the Park area and Pollokshields and a surge in demand across key suburban and coastal hotspots, according to new Savills analysis. Glasgow City recorded 41 million‑po

Edinburgh office development, Port Hamilton, is set to undergo a major transformation into a cutting-edge workplace, supported by a £135 million funding package from HSBC UK. Occupied by Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group, the building will be refurbished to the highest sustainability

An Edinburgh-based digital and web services start-up is building a successful future after its founder turned to Business Gateway for support at a critical moment, following two years of significant personal and professional hardship. Power On Web Design, founded by Martin Kay in October 2024, provi

A truck that was deployed to repair a sinkhole in New Jersey this week fell victim to another sinkhole, which swallowed up the entire vehicle. The massive sinkhole opened up in Phillipsburg on Tuesday. The truck fell into it when it was in the neighbourhood to help repair another sinkhole that opene

Based in Glasgow, the newly rebranded KPW Investments website has officially gone live, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s ongoing growth and evolution. The refreshed platform introduces a modern visual identity, sharper messaging and a noticeably cleaner, faster user experience, al

Mitchells & Butlers, advised by Savills, has completed an off-market acquisition of the Charwood Bar and Grill on Buckstone Terrace in Edinburgh from a private seller. The UK operator of restaurants, pubs and bars will reopen the 6,000 sq ft site later in 2026 as a Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Fund and asset manager Thriving Investments has announced the appointment of Ed Crockett as fund manager for its £260m New Avenue Living fund, strengthening the platform’s continued growth across Scotland and Manchester. New Avenue Living is Thriving Investments’ essential worker h