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Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) has reported an increase in new enquiries for support with HMRC investigations and disclosures, for both companies and individuals residing in the UK since the start of the year. AAB has experienced a significant increase in new enquiries across the multiple

On a monthly basis, UK house prices in April were 1.4% higher than in March, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Sharktower, the Edinburgh-based AI-driven project delivery platform, has raised significant investment in a £400,000 seed round led by Equity Gap and backed by Scottish Enterprise.

HSBC is trialling Zoom-free Friday afternoons for some of its staff in an attempt to tackle working from home fatigue and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry insiders have said that HSBC’s UK bank is piloting the move as part of a task force looking at the future of work for employe

Three quarters (74%) of UK finance firms have reported an increase in cybercrime since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by the cyber and intelligence arm of BAE Systems. The report conducted by the UK's largest defence contractor found that more than 400 UK banks

Scottish commercial property consultancy firm Ryden has made three senior promotions with Nick Armstrong, based in the investment team in Edinburgh, to become partner. Eddie Fiddes who works in Aberdeen property management, has also been promoted to the role of partner.

The Scottish Highlands is set to benefit from British staycationers in 2021, as new Barclays research reveals that the region was ranked as the seventh most popular holiday destination. Barclays is encouraging people to get to ‘Know Your Nation’ and explore the British Isles, with the ba

A state senator in Ohio appeared in a Zoom meeting with a fake background while driving – on the same day a distracted driving bill was introduced. Andrew Brenner used a virtual home office background, but his seatbelt was still visible in his video feed.

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has today confirmed that David Miliband, President & CEO of the International Rescue Committee, and a former UK Foreign Secretary, will give a live-streamed keynote address at the IoD’s first online global conference, which will be hosted by IoD Scotland. A

Campbell Ure, a facilitator with The Alternative Board (TAB), offers his take on what constitutes first-class business coaching and mentoring. Through my work with TAB, a peer-to-peer support and networking organisation for business leaders, I’ve witnessed first-hand how companies have wrestle

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has completed a significant growth equity investment in FundApps, one of the world's most successful Regulatory Technology (RegTech) companies. As the first ever Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) business, FundApps has transformed the way investment managers deal with the

After five years of strong growth, online paint supplier The Paint Shed has opened its 18th store with the latest outlet located in Westhill in Aberdeen. The Paint Shed seeks to offer an independent offering with a wide selection of top brand and specialist paints and an expert team on hand to

PwC has named Fraser Wilson as head of financial services in Scotland, as the firm continues to build its presence in an industry worth £13 billion to the Scottish economy. A Glasgow-based partner, Mr Wilson replaces Allan McGrath, who has led the financial services practice over the last two

EY has announced the appointment of Tricia Nelson as UK & Ireland managing partner - People Advisory Services (PAS) with immediate effect. In her new role, Glasgow-based Ms Nelson will lead the firm’s People Consulting strategy, working closely with all EY’s service lines to support

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised on the management buy-out (MBO) of Edinburgh-based interior design business Jeffreys Interiors. The firm represented Josephine Aynsley and Georgina Fraser on their acquisition of the business from its previous owners.