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.
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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.
A South Uist smokehouse has received £170,000 in support from the Bank of Scotland to expanding its footprint and introducing new products. Salar Smokehouse, a producer of smoked salmon and trout, opened on the Isle of Benbecula in South Uist in 1997.
Ann Street, located in central Edinburgh, has been named Scotland's most expensive street with property prices reaching an average of £1.7 million.
Business confidence in Scotland fell nine points during December to 15% but overall economic positivity has increased, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.
Two Edinburgh-based dental practices - one NHS and one private - have been acquired as part of ambitious plans to modernise and expand their treatment offerings, thanks to support from Bank of Scotland. The businesses will offer implants, adult orthodontics and facial aesthetics with the goal of bec