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Scotland must capitalise on strong international investor sentiment and work to convert interest into new projects, according to industry leaders, after a new survey confirmed the country remains the UK's leading destination for foreign direct investment outside London. Sandy Begbie, chief executive

Scottish businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 84% saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Bank of Scotland Business Barometer.  Three fifths (60%) of Scottish businesses say they have been i

Derek Jackson of Grainger Corporate Rescue and Recovery has been appointed as liquidator of Ayrshire-based engineering company Whiteford Contracting Limited. The firm, which traded from traded from Kirkmichael Road in Crosshill, has had its address updated to the liquidator's location in a public do

A piece of 1990s television history is heading to auction later this month, as one of the original Mr Blobby costumes is set to go under the hammer in Bristol.

Grant Thornton UK and PwC UK have both been named in the 2026 Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality, with the firms highlighting progress on gender representation, pay gap reduction and family support policies.

For the first time, investors and market participants can access a single, real-time source of prices and trading activity across the UK bond market, following the launch of its bond consolidated tape, operated by ETS Connect UK. Until now, data on bond trades was scattered across multiple sources,

Scotland’s football fans have won their own legion of supporters, with their presence in the US prompting a ‘thank you’ message from one of America’s leading newspapers.

An Arizona man's routine stop at a petrol station turned into an unlikely encounter with rock legend Alice Cooper.

The number of company insolvencies registered in Scotland fell by a quarter in May compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures published by the Insolvency Service.

Kenneth Craig and Simon Smith of BTG have been appointed joint liquidators of Glasgow-based Clever Clogs Nursery. The nursery which provided childcare for the children of staff at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow for almost 20 years.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is urging the tax authority to put the needs of taxpayers - and those who represent them - at the heart of any new system. ACCA is responding to a consultation by Revenue Scotland for a digital shake-up and overhaul of how it communicates wit

Family, privately owned and owner-managed businesses are being urged to share their views as Armstrong Watson looks to build a fresh picture of the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping this vital part of the economy. The 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey, whi

Deloitte has announced the latest winners of its UK’s Best Managed Companies 2026 programme with two Scottish businesses recognised. An initiative of Deloitte Private, the UK's Best Managed Companies programme shines a spotlight on private businesses from across the UK and the performance that

A decade after its first attempt at smart glasses ended in a costly flop, Snapchat owner Snap is back with a new augmented reality device.

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, with policymakers opting for caution as they assess the impact of recent energy market volatility and inflationary pressures. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep Bank Rate on hold at its June meeting, although two members ba