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Marcus Di Rollo discusses the housing crisis in Scotland, considering the implications of rental market policies like the rent cap for both landlords and tenants. Scotland is in the midst of a housing crisis. The number of new-build homes started and completed last year fell by 24% and 11%, res

Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has experienced a nearly 20% increase in new client numbers during the financial year 2023, reaching a record high of 5,598. Client growth was driven by demand for personalised banking and bespoke lending following introductions from existing clients, pr

Law firm Anderson Strathern has bolstered its teams in the Northern Isles with the appointments of a new director and associate. The additions strengthen Anderson Strathern’s rural, corporate, and commercial teams and bring experience working for agricultural and renewable sectors, as wel

Mark Sterritt, director at the British Business Bank, discusses the organisation's £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland, and its aim to provide financing options for small businesses and entrepreneurs across Scotland in an effort to address regional imbalances in access to capital. A

A hotel complex in the Scottish Highlands, dedicated to members of the British armed forces, veterans and their families, has secured a six-figure funding deal to complete its transformation. Forces Manor, situated in the Cairngorms National Park and owned by former army soldier and now veteran Tony

Recruitment across Scotland experienced further setbacks in February, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs compiled by S&P Global.

The UK government is set to enlist private debt collectors to pursue individuals and companies owing up to £4.3 billion in unpaid taxes, as part of a major crackdown spearheaded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Under Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's proposals, debt collection agencies will be contrac

Mergers and acquisitions specialist Rod Hutchison discusses the economic landscape, particularly in the energy sector, highlighting the impact on M&A transactions in the North-east region, and expressing cautious optimism based on favourable economic conditions and opportunities in renewables an

Glasgow-based technology company Kingdom Technologies has secured £1.4 million in its latest round of funding to fuel the expansion of its innovative fleet of robotic lawn mowers.

R&D tax expert David Philp discusses the effectiveness of the UK government's R&D tax relief scheme, and what upcoming changes to the scheme will mean for SMEs, giving critique and emphasising the need for more consultation to ensure the scheme's success in driving innovation in UK companies

A planned heritage attraction telling the story of Scotland’s co-operative societies has been awarded £1.9 million from the National Lottery.

The Scottish economy is poised for a turnaround in 2024 after experiencing limited growth in 2023, as reported by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde. In the quarterly Deloitte-sponsored Economic Commentary, which includes an assessment of all the latest key data on the

Gilson Gray has expanded its marketing and business development team by appointing Kelly Jones as marketing manager and Rachael Etheridge as business development manager. Ms Jones joins the law firm from communications agency The Lane, where she worked across a range of corporate sectors, inclu

Business confidence in Scotland has dropped below both the UK average and the historical norm for the country, but remains in positive territory, according to a new survey of chartered accountants. Sentiment tracked by ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) for Q4 2023 put confidence at 2.0

A new independent report on the state of Aberdeen’s economy outlines the continuing need for a long-term strategic approach to secure a successful transition to renewable energy. The 2023 Economic Policy Panel Report highlights that the key to achieving long-term success is diversification, at