Business confidence in Scotland rose four points during August to 36%, according to the latest Bank of Scotland Business Barometer. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 12 points at 53%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy
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Business confidence in Scotland fell 18 points during July to 32%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 11 points at 41%. When taken alongside their optimis
Scottish business confidence has surged by 28 points to reach a 50% mark in June, revealed by the recent Business Barometer survey from the Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. This confidence is reflective of firms' optimism in both their individual prospects, which jumped 22 points to 52%, and the
Scottish property firm Crucible Developments has revealed plans to tackle Dundee's student accommodation deficit as it expands its property development portfolio, with backing from the Bank of Scotland. Operating from its HQ in Ayr since 2016, Crucible Developments has been working on commercial and
Scottish business confidence has experienced a decrease, falling nine points to 22% in May, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.
Scotland's business confidence has dipped slightly in April, with the latest Business Barometer from the Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking showing a seven-point drop to 31%. The decline is attributed to companies in the region reporting a nine-point decrease in their confidence in their own busine
Link Group has secured a new £70 million funding package with Bank of Scotland. The agreement, which includes an existing £10.7m loan, puts in place a five-year Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) of £60m, providing flexibility and liquidity to Link Group to support its ongoing develop
North Berwick is the most expensive seaside town in Scotland to buy a home, with an average cost of £440,172 in 2022, as seaside property prices rose 11% across Scotland, according to the latest analysis from Bank of Scotland.
Scottish business confidence rose to 38% in March, a 24-point increase, as per the Bank of Scotland Business Barometer.
Research from Bank of Scotland found that half (50%) of businesses in Scotland plan to introduce new policies and training to improve inclusivity in the workplace — and more than a quarter (26%) plan to act in the next six months.
A Glasgow-based housing developer is expanding its portfolio of sustainable apartments in a bid to grow its green-energy offering, thanks to support from Bank of Scotland. Carmichael Homes has been operating across central Scotland since 2012 and delivers luxurious but affordable homes. To date, it
Business confidence in Scotland rose four points during February to 14%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.
Independent pharmacy business Porter Pharmacy has purchased two pharmacies as part of its ongoing growth plans. Porter Pharmacy, which is owned and run by husband and wife team Andy and Lynne Porter, have added two pharmacies to their existing group of outlets, with the company now operating a total
Business confidence in Scotland fell five points during January to 10%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 17 points at 8%. When taken alongside thei
Despite challenging economic forecasts, the majority of Scottish businesses expect 2023 to be more successful than 2022, according to the latest Bank of Scotland survey.