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Forvis Mazars has welcomed a new partner to its Scottish risk consulting service line with the appointment of Chartered Accountant Elizabeth Young, who joins the firm’s Glasgow office. In this role, Ms Young will establish and grow a dedicated risk assurance practice in the region, with a part

The outlook for both the Scottish and UK economies has improved and looks to remain positive through 2027, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde. In its latest quarterly Economic Commentary, the Institute forecasts that the Scottish economy will have ended 20

Over half (55%) of mid-sized businesses in Scotland are planning to increase apprenticeship hiring in 2026, according to BDO. BDO’s survey of 500 leaders of mid-sized businesses reveals that over a third (39%) in the country said they will start hiring apprentices, while 16% are increasing the

Residential mortgage lender Gen H has expanded to Scotland. Data from the Bank of Scotland indicates that the average first-time buyer property now costs approximately £194,000, while the average income remains around £30,504. This creates a price-to-income ratio of 6.4x, rising to 7.5x

The Royal Australian Mint has been forced to defend its new commemorative coins depicting Queen Elizabeth II after they were widely mocked on social media. The $5 and 50c coins, which mark 100 years since the late monarch's birth, have been criticised for bearing little resemblance to her.

Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath have been appointed as joint administrators to Scottish high street retailer Quiz. Orion Retail Limited, Tarak International Limited and Zandra Systems Limited collectively trade as Quiz Clothing and together went into administration yesterday.

The Scottish Government has been warned against locking itself or councils into expensive long-term public-private partnership deals. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has today published a new analysis of the Scottish Budget and Spending Review in partnership with Scottish Financial Enterprise

An app designed to help employers engage young jobseekers in the Glasgow City Region has been downloaded more than 30,000 times.

Musselburgh-based sustainable energy specialist Gensource has expanded into a new headquarters in response to growing demand.

Three directors have been appointed to the board of Scottish Renewables, including the Scottish National Investment Bank's executive director for sustainable investment, Jimmy Williamson. Mr Williamson joins the board alongside Gillian Noble, managing director for onshore origination and development

Lloyds Banking Group's Emma Noble has joined the board of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE). Ms Noble, group director of conduct, compliance and operational risk (CCOR) at Lloyds, replaces Jackie Leiper, who stepped down from the board at the end of 2025.

Administrators from FRP have completed the sale of Christies (Fochabers), a long-established nursery and tree growing business based at Arradoul, near Buckie in Moray, following a period of administration. Graham Smith and Michelle Elliot were appointed joint administrators of the company on Wednesd

AMS Group has announced two appointments to its payroll and employment tax team in Aberdeen, including the recruitment of Michael McAllister as partner and head of payroll and employment taxes. Mr McAllister joins the accountancy group from Johnston Carmichael, where he led its payroll services team

Henderson Loggie's Shona Campbell is to oversee a transition at sustainability platform Pawprint after its assets were bought out of liquidation by former managing director Emily Hillier. Ms Hillier is to take on the role of CEO in the business and will ensure continuity of service for Pawprint cust

Monday 15 June 2026 has officially been confirmed as a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup finals. The holiday was proposed by First Minister John Swinney to allow people, businesses and other organisations in Scotland to celebrate after the t