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Since April, almost 800,000 employees who have been working from home during the pandemic, have already claimed tax relief on household related costs, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The saving is worth up to £128 per year for each employee in Scotland and eligible workers can clai

According to new research from Rathbone Investment Management, 21% of high net worth individuals and business owners across Scotland have considered moving their business to Argyll and the Isles.  The study found that nearly two thirds (61%) of high net worth’s and business owners across

Producers and venues have been awarded £1 million by the Scottish Government to support the safe return of live events at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Fringe. The funding will help to create outdoor performance spaces and mitigate the additional costs faced

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called for so-called ‘host’ Authorised Managers (AFMs) to improve their standards following a review of firms published today. Host AFMs are fund operators that delegate investment management to third-party investment managers outside of their co

Two Scottish 'mumpreneurs' have launched a new venture, Family Payroll Ltd, a personalised and affordable service supporting families who employ anyone in their home. Pamela Cormack and business partner Karen Grieve are the brains behind Family Payroll Ltd. Ms Cormack, who is also the founder of Lot

John Kiely, solicitor at Fragomen, looks at the prospect of more international arrivals in Scottish football due to the changes in the transfer rules. Money’s notoriously tight in Scottish football. So, could new transfer rules see clubs yield better value for money by signing the best talent

Scottish tech start-up Frog Systems has developed the first online platform that connects jobseekers directly with local support to help them find work. The platform was launched yesterday by Employment Related Services Association (ERSA), the industry body representing employment support and traini

The business case supporting the development of a flagship food & drink innovation hub in East Lothian has been given the green light by officials, unlocking £40 million City Region Deal funding for Edinburgh Innovation Park. The full business case was passed by Edinburgh and South East Sc

PwC has extended the number of equity partners in Scotland to 34 with two new admissions to the partnership bolstered by the relocation of two specialists in energy, and M&A tax advice. In addition, five new directors have been unveiled. Martin Cowie has relocated from Belfast to Aberdeen to hel

Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) has strengthened its plans for future growth by expanding the management team with 30 new posts in the last 12 months. The latest investment in talent by AAB includes eight new appointments and 22 internal promotions to both manager and senior manager positions, b

Edinburgh-based start-up Crover Ltd has announced its first funding round through Crowdcube.

A wanted man was arrested after giving police officers a fake name – which happened to be the name of another wanted man.

The role of accountancy and finance professionals has dramatically evolved in the pandemic, but only one in three think their current elevated status will be an enduring change, according to a global survey from the Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (ACCA) and PwC. The finance profession h

Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has reported a busy year for its clients in the Highlands and Islands, with developments on land and sea being key drivers for investment. In the past 12 months, Brodies has worked with clients in the public and private sector, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise

The appointments of James Fennessey as a new restructuring partner and restructuring partner Blair Milne to the senior leadership team for Scotland lead a raft of promotions across Azets’ business in Scotland. James Fennessey is a specialist in developing turnaround solutions for companies in