Bank Of Scotland

Customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland were left alarmed after a technical fault caused their mobile banking apps to display the transactions of complete strangers. The glitch occurred on the morning of Thursday 12 March, with those affected reporting seeing other people's names, sort cod

New findings from Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer show that AI is helping Scottish firms work more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for growth. Scottish businesses integrating AI into their operations are reporting significant financial benefits, with 96% seeing increased product

Over £2.5 billion of new finance can be available to businesses across Scotland in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. This forms part of Lloyds Banking Group’s plan to make over £35bn of new finance available to companies operating and investing across the UK in 2

Business confidence in Scotland rose a further four points during February to 41%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.  While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 12 points at 41%, their optimism in th

Kelvin Properties has secured an £18.8 million development facility from Bank of Scotland to fund the construction of its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow’s West End.

Scottish business confidence saw a marginal increase in January, rising one point to 37% according to the latest Bank of Scotland Business Barometer. This growth was driven by a significant 15-point surge in firms' confidence regarding their own trading prospects, reaching 53%. When taken alongside

Lloyds Banking Group, owner of Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows, has appointed Emma Noble as chair of its Scottish Executive Committee and new group ambassador for Scotland. In her new role, Ms Noble will focus on supporting Scotland’s sustainable economic growth and on improving investmen

The Bank of Scotland has been fined £160,000 by the UK’s sanctions regulator for facilitating transactions that breached financial sanctions imposed on Russia. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) penalized the bank after it was found to have processed payments for a d

Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Scott as area director for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ms Scott will lead a team of experienced Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers and will support a diverse range of sectors including professional services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail

Scottish businesses are making upskilling their focus for 2026, according to new research from Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer. In the year ahead, nearly half (46%) of Scottish businesses will be focussing on upskilling colleagues. Another 44% will be looking to enhance their use of tech

Business confidence in Scotland fell 15 points during December to 36%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 24 points at 38%. When taken alongside their optimism in the e

Bank of Scotland has appointed Matthew Peters as area director for Edinburgh and East of Scotland. Mr Peters, who took up the role in October, is based at the bank’s office at The Mound and will lead a team of seven, including five relationship managers and two relationship directors. Together

A Glasgow-headquartered family entertainment group has secured a significant funding package from Bank of Scotland to support the next stage of its expansion, including the opening of its second site in England and upgrades to its Scottish venues.

St Andrews Executive Travel – the only coach operator based in the home of golf – is accelerating growth following significant investment from Bank of Scotland.

Scottish fashion brand Islander is set to take its Harris Tweed handbags from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the fashion capital of London, creating jobs and building on a sales surge that has pushed turnover into the multi-millions in just three years, supported by Bank of Scotland. The compan