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Skyrora has announced the successful completion of the static fire test of the second stage of its flagship Skyrora XL orbital rocket.

Despite rising economic concerns, 93 new businesses were created every hour across the UK in the first half of 2022, according to research by business lender iwoca.

Consumer confidence in the UK is weaker than during the four major recessions of the past fifty years, as it hit a record low of -44.

Glasgow-based food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired Renfrewshire cash and carry business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

Hopes of a small business-led economic recovery from the pandemic may be under threat, according to the SBI report for Q2 2022 from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which is published in full today.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned firms that offer Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) products that although some agreements are unregulated, the financial promotions of all BNPL products must comply with the financial promotion rules.

Scottish Enterprise has revealed that 2021/22 continued to be a record year for its early-stage investment activities. The enterprise agency, which has been investing in early-stage businesses since 2003, alongside local, national, and international private sector investors, recorded investment of &

Verso Wealth Management has acquired Glasgow-based Campbell Thomson Insurance Services for an undisclosed sum, signalling the firm's first acquisition in Scotland. Established in 1978, Campbell Thomson Insurance Services has a team of 13 advisors, planners, researchers and support staff, and as of t

Edinburgh-based charity Bank of Scotland Foundation has announced it is providing almost £1,000,000 of additional financial support to Scotland’s third aector to help charities through the cost of living crisis. This will enable them to provide more grants throughout the remainder of thi

Almost a third (28%) of affected mid-sized businesses in Scotland have yet to register for the newly-introduced Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), more than four months since it came into force. According to research by accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP, 15% of those yet to register use more

A new report from Perth-based insurance giant Aviva has found tht four out of five (80%) employers compared to 65% of employees think it is important that a workplace pension fund is invested responsibly.

PwC has said it plans to cut partners' compensation next year after annual results show £5 billion in revenues for the firm.

A report has found that there are stark inequalities in how women and men are represented with money in visual media.

Cineworld's share price fell over 50% yesterday before making a partial recovery today.