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Skipton Building Society is set to offer 100% loan-to-value (LTV) home loans for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, targeting first-time buyers unable to save for a deposit.

Accountancy body the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called for improved reporting on poor payment practices and an extension of the power of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC), as part of action to tackle the crippling effect of late payment on small businesses. In its

A mobile luggage storage service has successfully expanded its operations to Glasgow after the business owner approached Business Gateway for support. Unbaggaged ensures secure, convenient and sustainable pick-up and drop-off for its customers’ luggage, which is all provided through a fleet of

New research released today from KPMG UK has revealed that 39% of consumers in Scotland think that the metaverse — a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users — will become widely used in the next 10 years. The profe

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has commenced an investigation in relation to the audit conducted by Deloitte of the consolidated financial statements of Joules Group plc. The investigation concerns the audit conducted byt he Big Four firm for the year ended 30 May 2021.

Wylie & Bisset, accountants and business advisers, has announced a trio of promotions that sees tax director Shehzad Ashaq promoted to associate partner together with the promotions of Matthew McDermott to senior manager and Laura Caulfield to manager within the burgeoning Business Advisory Serv

Twenty-six years since the doors slammed shut on one of Australia’s most notorious prisons, the shackles of the past have been thrown off and HM Prison Pentridge has reopened as a billion-dollar dining and entertainment precinct just 8km from the Melbourne CBD. The redevelopment of the 170-yea

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has teamed up with the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit, Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit, and the Nottinghamshire Police force to intensify its crackdown on unregistered and illegal crypto ATMs.

Sales rates for homes built by Barratt Developments have been maintained throughout a difficult economic period leading the housebuilder to project that its full year adjusted profit before tax will be in line with current market expectations. In a trading update for the period from 1 Janu

The Scottish economy has reported growth of 0.3% in the three months to February 2023, according to the latest PwC UK Economic Outlook — alongside the rest of the UK’s nations and regions. Whilst the rate of growth north of the border is greater than that of North East, South East,

Mortgage approvals in the UK increased significantly to 52,000 in March, up from 44,100 in February, as per the Bank of England's Money and Credit report.

Recent statistics have revealed that out of over 460 businesses across Scotland that hold, or are within the process of applying for a patent, only 70 have utilised the relief, according to business advisory firm Haines Watts. The firm has launched a new specialist arm of their tax incentives and re

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has launched a £2m Green Grants Fund to support tourism, creative, and food and drink processing businesses, as well as social enterprises, in reducing their environmental impact. Eligible small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can apply for grants between &p

Johnston Carmichael has expanded its leadership team with the addition of technology risk and assurance expert Stephen Harrison, as part of the firm's growth strategy. Mr Harrison, who brings over 22 years of experience, will work across the company's 14 UK offices. He will be a key member of the au

Bus firm McGill’s Group has appointed Alex Hornby as its new group managing director. Mr Hornby, 41, will join the Scottish firm at its Greenock headquarters following eight years leading North of England bus operator Transdev Blazefield. He will report to the McGill’s Group board i