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Hiring activity across Scotland continued to surge in September, rounding off the third quarter of unprecedented labour market activity, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs. Further marked increases in both permanent placements and temp billings were signalled by recruiters

The University of Dundee has announced the completion of its divestment from fossil fuels – less than 12 months after declaring its intention to do so. The University has also confirmed that half of its managed investments have been moved to a sustainable investment portfolio, with the remaini

The AccelerateHER awards in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs are set to go UK-wide this year.

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has submitted applications for detailed planning permission and listed building consent for the redevelopment of 50 Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre.

Scottish footfall decreased by 19.9% in September (Yo2Y), a 1.3 percentage point increase from August, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) and Sensormatic IQ Footfall Monitor.

Despite well-documented staff and supply shortage issues, confidence in the UK logistics sector has risen to 62.5, the highest level since H1 2015, according to the latest Barclays-BDO Logistics Confidence Index. This is in contrast to last year’s index, when confidence fell to its lowest leve

A police officer in Hollywood has been sacked after accidentally broadcasting the sound of him having sex while on duty at Universal Studios. Colleagues frantically tried to contact the officer, who has not been named, after the steamy encounter was picked up on a hot mic.

Accountancy firm BDO has been awarded £3.4 million plus interest for failings during the liquidation of RFC 2012, the Old Co Rangers. A court has ruled that the administrators of Rangers FC should have considered selling the club's training ground and searched for new owners of Ibrox Stadium.

Glasgow-based dental business Smart Dental Holdings has acquired its sixth dental surgery in a bid to further expand its footprint, with a six-figure funding package from Bank of Scotland. Smart Dental Holdings is managed by clinical director Dr Michael Tang and his business partner Dr Summon Ramzan

Acumen Financial Planning managing director Sandy Robertson was awarded the Tony Sellon Good Egg Award at the annual CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) awards. The highly regarded accolade is awarded to individuals recognised for making an ongoing substantial contribution to

Leading Scottish lawyer and respected Hong Kong-based advisor Vincent Connor passed away on 5 October following a period of illness. A partner and head of Pinsent Masons’ Hong Kong office, Mr Connor was a passionate advocate for Scottish businesses operating in Asia and an industry-recognised

Perthshire-based manufacturing firm Dry Ice Scotland has announced a significant growth and investment plan after agreeing a multi-million-pound funding package with Nash Business Capital.  Dry Ice Scotland is investing over £4 million in the development of a new production site near Dumf

Neil Bradbrook, managing director of Falkirk-based Ahead Business Consulting and a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management, discusses the importance of diverse thought in a business. When it comes to running a business, nothing is more important than diversity of thought. No matter ho

Scotland has the most self-contained investor base outside of London, and one of the UK’s most vibrant financial ecosystems, according to new research published today as part of the British Business Bank’s first annual Regions and Nations Tracker. However, while Scotland’s 9% share

The Edinburgh Central Scottish Parliament constituency has more businesses than any other in the country, according to official figures uncovered by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).