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Christmas has come early for Scotland's beer fans following the release of a limited-edition craft ale from a leading Edinburgh microbrewery.  The team behind Edinburgh’s Cold Town Beer have poured their passion into the extra special ‘Barrel Aged Imperial Stout’, which has be

Ardgowan Distillery Company has demonstrated a significant long-term commitment to its Clydebuilt brand, executing a £5 million investment in mature malt whisky stocks throughout 2025. The independent producer has further confirmed plans to invest an additional £4m in 2026.

Ingenza Limited, the Edinburgh-based contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has appointed Nick Challoner as its new chief executive officer. Mr Challoner brings over three decades of experience to the role at Ingenza, which was founded in 2003 as a University of Edinb

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced a package of measures designed to support and expand the mutuals sector. Launched today at an event in Rochdale, the initiative aligns with the UK government’s ambition to double the size of the

Annette Menzies, Glasgow-based business recovery partner at Dains Accountants, has been appointed interim liquidator of Euthenia Products Ltd.

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has warned that the City of Edinburgh Council’s decision to use Visitor Levy funds to build affordable homes risks breaching the law and could be open to legal challenge. On Thursday, members of the Council’s Housing, Homelessness

Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy Hall Morrice has made two promotions to enhance its tax department. Esme Bell has been promoted to the role of tax manager whilst Alex Duncan has taken on the role of senior tax manager.

The finances of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) have been described as "generally stable", although concerns have been raised regarding continued financial pressures. 

Economic uncertainty surrounding the Budget and persistent wet weather contributed to a "bleak" Black Friday for Scottish retailers, as overall footfall declined for the seventh consecutive month.

A proposed merger between two Edinburgh-based investment trusts managed by Baillie Gifford has been blocked by US activist investor Saba Capital, escalating a battle for control over the funds. Saba, led by hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein, holds a 29% stake in Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust and a

Apex Hotels Group has formally rebranded as Apex Hospitality Group (AHG), signalling a strategic evolution in the organisation’s structure and leadership as it expands across both urban and rural hospitality markets. The family-owned business, founded in 1996, now operates under a new group st

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is working with major firms to test Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe place to better understand the potential benefits and risks.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its annual Audit Market and Competition Update, showing that initiatives to promote a more resilient and competitive audit market have supported firms outside of the Big Four to build their share of Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit engagements. W

With less than two months until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is asking people filing their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year ‘What’s your filing style?’ and encouraging them to start now.

Equity funds are grappling with their deepest and most prolonged period of withdrawals on record, with investors removing over £10 billion in the past six months alone. According to data from the global funds network Calastone, November marked the second-worst month on record, with a net &poun