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Pre-pack sales to face mandatory independent scrutiny
The UK Government has laid draft regulations in Parliament that implement the requirement for mandatory independent scrutiny of pre-pack administration sales where connected parties are involved in the purchase.
Published 26 February 2021
HMRC chief executive receives scam tax call as fraud reports increase
Jim Harra, the chief executive of HMRC, has revealed that he received a call from fraudsters pretending to be the taxman.
Published 26 February 2021
Jason Cozens: Why central banks will attempt to crush alternative global currencies
Jason Cozens, founder & CEO of fintech Glint, discusses the role banks will play in the future of alternative global currencies.
Published 26 February 2021
UK Government 'must ensure fintech succeeds', Kalifa Review finds
The UK Government must continue to be focused on ensuring the success of UK fintech, according to the newly released Kalifa Review of Fintech.
Published 26 February 2021
Dentons appoints Claire Armstrong as Scotland managing partner
Dentons has appointed Claire Armstrong to the newly-created role of Scotland managing partner.
Published 26 February 2021
Scottish Government Budget Bill passes Stage 1
Proposed legislation to implement Scotland’s Budget for 2021-22 has passed its first parliamentary hurdle as MSPs voted to endorse the general principles of the Budget Bill at Stage 1.
Published 26 February 2021
Applications open for Business Women Scotland's Programme for Growth
Applications have opened for Business Women Scotland’s Programme for Growth, running virtually from March 9-11.
Published 26 February 2021
Greenshoots: Vistalworks takes part in UK's cyber security programme
Glasgow-based tech firm Vistalworks has taken part in a cybersecurity programme to help the UK lead the fight against cybercrime.
Published 26 February 2021
Aspirational female founders shortlisted as 2021 AccelerateHER Awards finalists
Twelve aspirational female company founders have been shortlisted as finalists in the AccelerateHER Awards 2021.
Published 26 February 2021
Furloughed jobs in Scotland rose over a quarter between December and January
The number of furloughed jobs in Scotland rose by just over a quarter between December and January, according to the latest HMRC coronavirus statistics.
Published 26 February 2021
Financial Conduct Authority announces five senior appointments
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced five senior appointments to help drive its transformation.
Published 26 February 2021
Opportunity North East launches Future Skills Partnership
Opportunity North East (ONE) has launched the Future Skills Partnership to enhance digital skills in north east Scotland.
Published 26 February 2021
FRC encourages transparency when reporting against UK Corporate Governance Code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today issued advice for companies on how to report transparently and effectively when departing from certain provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Published 26 February 2021
And finally… royalties
Spain's exiled former king Juan Carlos has paid the country’s tax authority more than €4 million.
Published 26 February 2021
Anderson Anderson & Brown Consulting announces two senior appointments
Anderson Anderson & Brown Consulting Limited (AAB Consulting), the dedicated consulting arm of accountancy firm Anderson Anderson & Brown Group, has announced two senior appointments following a period of growth.
Published 25 February 2021
