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Consumer Scotland has released final guidance for public bodies in Scotland regarding the new consumer duty. This duty, introduced under the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 and passed by the Scottish Parliament, will come into full effect in April.

Edinburgh's Smart Data Foundry has renewed its long-standing collaboration between its synthetic data engine, Aizle, and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new collaborative agreement, which will run until September 2025, will expand the FCA’s data capabilities, with access to more syn

The social housing sector is facing significant financial and operational challenges caused by void properties, according to Housemark’s latest Voids Club research.

With assistance from Avison Young, renewable recruitment firm Taylor Hopkinson has secured new 10,812 sq ft office premises in Glasgow city centre. Avison Young carried out a comprehensive search of the office market on Taylor Hopkinson’s behalf and negotiated terms to secure the space.

Midland Bluebird, which runs bus services across the Forth Valley and into Edinburgh, has announced it is to invest £14 million in 30 state-of-the-art electric buses. The operator, which was acquired by McGill’s Group in September 2022, will introduce the new, high specification Yutong s

A couple who bought a £32.5 million mansion can hand it back and have most of their money returned after they found out it had a "severe moth infestation", a High Court judge has ruled. Iya Patarkatsishvili and Yevhen Hunyak successfully sued William Woodward-Fisher, the vendor of their proper

Royal Bank of Scotland, which is part of the NatWest Group, has announced an updated package of targeted lending and support for UK social housing, aimed at supporting local housing authorities and homeowners alike in the face of ongoing economic pressures.

Financial advisory firm HNH Partners is targeting double-digit growth in 2025 with a move to a new larger Scottish headquarters in Edinburgh. The move to 66 Hanover Street marks a new milestone for the award-winning company, which has 30 staff across its flagship offices in Edinburgh and Belfast, an

Prestwick Airport has said it anticipates its cargo revenue will more than treble to over £10 million annually, driven by new e-commerce flights from Hong Kong. The airport's cargo operations head, business development director Nico Le Roux, described the new Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) service

Scotland's private sector showed tentative signs of recovery in January, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker. The index, which measures combined manufacturing and service sector output, rose to 49.6 from 46.9 in December. While still indicating contraction, the softer decline was

Virgin Money has launched a bespoke training programme for all its 4,000 customer-facing colleagues to equip them with the skills to support and talk to customers about their money worries and mental health, as research reveals four out of five UK adults (80%) feel more worried about their finances

ESG360°, a sustainability-focused fintech firm headquartered in London, has revealed plans to expand its Glasgow office after securing a £1 million grant from Scottish Enterprise (SE). The company, which provides businesses with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of

Gillies and Mackay Ltd, a Perth-based manufacturer of premium timber buildings, has announced the launch of its employee profit share scheme. This initiative reflects the company's commitment to recognising and rewarding the dedication of its team members, ensuring they share in the success they hel

Dains Group, which recently acquired Glasgow-Based Consilium Chartered Accoutants, has formed a new partnership with Xero, the global small business platform providing cloud-based accounting solutions. For years, Dains has utilised Xero to deliver reliable and efficient cloud-based accounting servic

Macdonald Henderson has announced the appointments of Jennifer Love as associate director (litigation) and Tomas Simpson as associate director (conveyancing). Ms Love joins from CMS and has extensive knowledge in civil & commercial litigation and insolvency related work. She has regularly appear