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Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) has announced the appointment of James Hobson as CFO and executive director, poaching him from AMTE Power, a battery manufacturer with a production facility in Thurso. This is the third CFO that AMTE Power has had in the space of a year. Mr Hobson has been serving as CFO

Scottish electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Trojan Energy has announced plans to expand its operations and workforce after securing £9 million in funding from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The Aberdeen-based business specialises in flat-and-flush vehicle charge points which remove th

PwC has welcomed 80 new student recruits as they join the firm in Scotland, taking up roles at the firm’s Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen offices. Of the new intake, the majority (39) will join the office in the capital, with 35 based in Glasgow and six in Aberdeen – with 80% of the new

Loganair has launched a new route offering direct flights from Aberdeen to Oslo. Currently the largest provider of flights at Aberdeen Airport, Logan air is now offering six flights per week to Oslo Gardermoen Airport from Sunday-Friday, with fares starting from £79 one-way. Ticket prices incl

Leaders from the world’s largest financial institutions have arrived in Edinburgh for a summit to address the climate emergency and other pressing global challenges.

Addleshaw Goddard has unveiled the 13 tech businesses chosen for this year's AG Elevate mentoring scheme. From creating a safe metaverse space for children to building industrial scale vertical farming solutions, the high-growth potential businesses selected span the tech economy.

Accountants have given their immediate response to the announcement that Liz Truss is to be the new leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister, calling for "significant government support" to help people overcome the current financial challenges. Kirsty McGregor, founder of Th

A buyer is being sought for former New Aberdeen Savings Bank headquarters, a Category B Listed property, at 17-19 Union Terrace in Aberdeen. Savills, acting jointly with FG Burnett, has been tasked with the launch.

A mural by world-famous graffiti artist Banksy is set to go to auction, including the attached building, with expectations of the sale bringing between $16 million (£14m) and $30m (£26m). The famed mural, commonly known as "Swing Girl" or "Girl on a Swing", is located on Los Angeles' Sou

A historic Fife castle been put on the market for £3.5 million just outside Auchtermuchty. Myres Castle, a B-listed property which dates back to the 16th century, is being sold by Savills. It boasts ten ensuite bedrooms, five reception rooms, 45 acres of grounds protected by a high stone wall,

Specialist timber firm Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston as CEO of its retail and distribution division in a newly created role. Mr Johnston joins the Donaldson Group from ASDA where he was senior director of omnichannel customer support, running a large UK and international operation al

Cleantech start-up Penrhos Bio has secured a £1 million investment with the support of St Andrews-based impact investment firm Eos Advisory. The investment will accelerate the commercialisation of its patented platform technology, RemoraTM, developed in collaboration with Unilever, that protec

Azets, the accountancy firm that specialises in the SME market, has announced plans to boost staff numbers by 50% in Stirling after investing in new offices in the city. The new open plan offices are based in Kings Park House, Laurelhill Business Park and will feature the latest IT and communication

The outcome of the Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review will be set out to Parliament within two weeks of any UK Government Emergency Budget, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has said. Liz Truss could hold an emergency budget or other fiscal event after taking office in an attempt t

Accountancy and business advisory firm Henderson Loggie has welcomed a cohort of 20 trainees including, for the first time, three modern apprentices who have joined straight from school to work in financial planning, insolvency, and HR departments. The new recruits range in age from 18 to 33, and in