Lanarkshire-based weed control and tree management specialist Complete Weed Control has secured a further five-year deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment. The Larkhall-based company recently completed a three-year contract with FCC Environment, which has been extended for five
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Data from Grant Thornton’s 20th annual Women in Business report shows that whilst the percentage of women in senior management roles in the UK and globally has increased over the last two decades, progress remains disappointingly slow. At the current rate, parity won’t be achieved until
Marking International Women's Day, Turcan Connell has announced the appointment of a hat-trick of female partners, leading 26 legal and tax promotions. Jenny Younger, Simran Panesar-Saggu and Alice Warne have all been promoted to partner.
Pinsent Masons has boosted its energy property team in Aberdeen as an increasing number of traditional oil and gas companies look to transition into renewable energy. Partner Rona Kostulin is now based at the firm’s Queen’s Road offices, bringing a wealth of experience of advising on the
The question of who invented butter chicken is to be resolved by an Indian court in a case which has already racked up over €200,000 in legal fees. The Delhi High Court is hearing a case brought by the owners of Delhi restaurant Moti Mahal against the Daryaganj restaurant chain amid rival claim
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of tax reforms in yesterday's Spring Budget, altering the UK's fiscal landscape. The most notable change sees National Insurance contributions for employees decreasing from 10% to 8%, resulting in average annual savings of around £450 for approximately
A new survey has found that more than half (59%) of female business owners in Scotland are confident about the future of their business in the next three years. While confidence remains moderately high, the impact of Brexit, cost-of-living and the COVID-19 pandemic endures, with three-fifths (61%) o
The UK government is set to enlist private debt collectors to pursue individuals and companies owing up to £4.3 billion in unpaid taxes, as part of a major crackdown spearheaded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Under Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's proposals, debt collection agencies will be contrac
The Scottish travel company Cashel Travel Ltd has reported record profits and been awarded a prestigious Green Tourism Silver Award after bouncing back strongly from the pandemic. The family-owned destination management firm, headquartered in Leith, saw turnover increase by 49.39% to £9.45 mil
Capital Credit Union (CCU) has just recorded its highest ever month of lending in its 35-year history. The Edinburgh-based ethical lender issued almost £1.1 million of loans in February, an increase of 36% on the same month last year.
Supplier of industrial and engineering products Troy has strengthened its presence in Scotland through the acquisition of Scott Direct Group, a family-run firm based in Grangemouth. The deal marks Troy's 19th acquisition and second since receiving multi-million-pound investment from BGF last year. I
Aberdeen-based specialist property services provider Hutcheon Mearns Real Estate has announced it is targeting further expansion following a highly successful first year in operation. Launched in March 2023, the firm has swiftly established itself in Scotland's commercial property sector.
A lost watercolour by JMW Turner has been sold at auction for £96,000.
Dundee creative agency ALTAR Group has reported strong start to 2024 with £500,000 of new client wins during Q1 and shared plans to open a new office in Glasgow.
A multi-million pound contract has been secured by water retailer Business Stream, that will see it continue to provide water and waste water billing services for Scotland’s public sector. Business Stream, headquartered in Edinburgh, has been awarded the Scottish Government’s Water and W