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BDO UK and its Irish sister firm are in the final stages of merger discussions, part of a strategic push for regional consolidation by the world's fifth-largest accounting network. The deal, which is awaiting a partner vote and regulatory approval, would create an enlarged firm with annual revenues

Founded by a powered wheelchair user, Glasgow-based Freedom One Life is targeting new customers in the USA following a funding boost to support the overseas expansion of its manufacturing. The business was born as a result of Alex Papanikolaou’s own experiences of using a powerchair, after bei

Edinburgh-based Smart Data Foundry (SDF) has released new data showing that people living in the North East of England have the lowest financial resilience in the UK, while those in the Highlands and Islands have the highest. Figures from SDF’s Economic Wellbeing Explorer, a new, map-based res

Ana Stewart, Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur, has today announced her three priorities to deliver for Scotland’s most ambitious companies. Calling for a sharper focus on rapidly scaling firms, Ms Stewart will prioritise:

CMS will stage events across their Scottish offices throughout November designed to support in-house legal teams enhance their role as strategic business partners.  The ‘Legal as a Business Partner’ seminars, being held in Glasgow (12 Nov), Aberdeen (18 Nov) and Edinburgh (27 Nov),

Property factors across Scotland are facing mounting accusations of overcharging, mismanagement and opacity, which suggests the possibility of systemic abuse of homeowners’ trust and money. Advice Direct Scotland said it has seen a steady rise in complaints, describing the trend as “a gr

Harper Macleod has grown its banking and finance team and appointed a new partner. New partner Liana Di Ciacca joins with more than 15 years’ experience on a wide range of complex and high-value debt finance transactions. She advises both funders and borrowers on high profile Scots law matters

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is urging charities to prepare now for significant changes to their financial reporting obligations under the Charities SORP 2026, published last week. The revised SORP, effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, in

Chartered Financial Planner Jack Swan has joined the rockwealth Aberdeen team. Mr Swan moves to the firm’s Neo House office after seven years at AAB Wealth, becoming the fourth member of the local team.

Kim Kardashian has blamed her "frenemy" ChatGPT for failing her law exams. In a video for Vanity Fair, the 45-year-old reality TV star said she relies on the AI tool for "legal advice".

Scotland’s mainstream housing market is forecast to be one of the top-performing regions in the UK, with property values projected to rise by 27.6% over the next five years, according to new analysis from Savills. This robust growth significantly outpaces the 22.2% increase Savills projects fo

William Grant & Sons is undergoing a significant leadership transition, following the sudden departure of its chief executive, Søren Hagh, and the appointment of a new executive board member. Mr Hagh has left the company less than two years after taking on the role on 1 January 2024. His

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is shining a spotlight on Dundee’s creative and cultural industries (CCI), offering local charities and social enterprises the chance to meet potential funders and explore support to increase their community impact. The latest insta

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax hikes in the upcoming budget, as she stressed that she will make the "necessary choices". Expected on 26 November, the Chancellor said that the budget will be based on "fairness and opportunity" after "the world has thrown even more challenges in

Fife-based cask dealership company Spirtifilled has continued its growing investment in its Braeside Bond warehouse with the introduction of a new software system designed to enhance transparency. Vapour is a cloud-based platform which digitises the entire warehouse and cask management process allow