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Steven Lynn – Simon Howie commercial director Scottish butcher brand Simon Howie has projected its busiest summer to date, with a 30% increase in retailer orders for BBQ products.

A new report commissioned by Brazil has proposed a global tax on billionaires, potentially raising up to $250 billion (around £197bn) annually.

Glasgow-headquartered legal firm Complete Clarity Solicitors, which also owns Simplicity Legal, has posted a boost in turnover to £1.9 million, alongside a permanent shift to a four-day working week for all employees. This move, implemented after a successful trial, is credited with enhancing

The former Marshall Works manufacturing site in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, has been sold to power line contractors PLPC by DM Hall.

Gneiss Energy, an Edinburgh and London-based energy finance advisory firm, has expanded its services to include metals and mining. The move reflects the increasing importance of critical minerals in the energy transition and the growing interest from investors in this sector.

Edinburgh-based legal firm Ralph Sayer has appointed Tzana Webster to lead its expanding its estate agency division. Formerly with Warners and VMH Solicitors in the capital, Ms Webster joins as head of estate agency after three years in a similar role at Watermans.

Dundee-headquartered Alliance Trust PLC and Witan Investment Trust plc have announced they are merging to create Alliance Witan PLC. This move follows Witan CEO Andrew Bell's retirement and a strategic review of its investment management by the board of Witan. The merged entity will have £

Accounting and tax advisory firm Saffery has strengthened its Edinburgh team with four new appointments, including private wealth director Joshua Creedy. This follows the recent announcement of its office move to Haymarket Square later this year to accommodate its growing team, which advises clients

Scotland's rural land market experienced a subdued year in 2023, according to the latest annual Rural Land Market Insights report.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of whisky brands including The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has received recognition at top international spirits competitions in 2024.

New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data has revealed a widening geographic inequality around company share schemes offered in Scotland, compared to the rest of the UK. Equity management platform Vestd has found that only 3% of households in Scotland have investments in the form of company sh

Consilium Chartered Accountants has appointed Chartered Tax Advisor Rachel Hendry to its personal tax team. Ms Hendry joins the firm from MHA bringing with her specialist experience in advisory and compliance services for personal tax clients. She joins the firms expanding personal tax team, le

Professional services firm Aon plc has welcomed 16 Glasgow-area students to its 2024 Work Insights Programme.

There were 19,632 homes built (completed) and 16,404 new builds started in the 2023-24 financial year, signalling a 17% drop (4,150) in comparison to the previous financial year.

Maxi Caledonian, the Irvine-based haulage and construction group, has exceeded £100 million in turnover for the first time.