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Perth-based insurance giant Aviva has trawled through its archives to unearth a treasure trove of unusual claims dating back centuries, as it approaches its 325th anniversary on November 12. Historical claims involve a leap-frogging vicar, a swearing parrot and an elephant who attempted to get insid

Hiring activity across Scotland continued to surge in September, rounding off the third quarter of unprecedented labour market activity, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs. Further marked increases in both permanent placements and temp billings were signalled by recruiters

R&D tax credit specialist Amplifi Solutions has scaled up its Edinburgh operation, with a senior hire and a move to new offices in Scotland’s capital. Jan-Michael Kochalski joins Amplifi as regional manager from Leyton UK, while the company has moved to the Kingsford Business Club on Dubli

A new report published today by BiGGAR Economics has revealed that far from being a burden on the public finances, the social care sector contributes more than £5.1 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Scottish economy and supports some 300,000 jobs. The report, commissioned by ENABLE Group

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new strategy aimed at giving consumers the confidence to invest, supported by a high-quality, affordable advice market, which should lead to fewer people being scammed or persuaded to invest in products too risky for their needs. The consumer inv

Scottish companies founded by entrepreneurs under 30 have received £15 million of funding through the Start Up Loans programme, according to new data released today by the British Business Bank. Since the initiative launched in 2012, 2,136 loans – nearly 40% of Start Up Loans awarded in

Rathbone Greenbank Investments (Greenbank) has bolstered its specialist ethical, sustainable, and impact (ESI) investment team with the appointment of Craig Leslie. Mr Leslie joins as an investment director and will specialise in the management of portfolios for private clients, trusts, and charitie

Scotland's private sector recorded further rapid growth midway through the third quarter, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI. The seasonally adjusted headline Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index - a measure of combined manufacturing and service sector output - rose from 57

David Alexander, managing director of property firm DJ Alexander, discusses the potential setbacks of introducing rent-controlled areas in Scotland. When an economy is laid low by war, famine, pestilence or – most recently – by a global pandemic, one factor is crucial to eventual recover

Edinburgh-based dental technology company, Calcivis, is preparing for a US launch with a restructuring of its board and the successful completion of its latest £1.52 million funding round. Calcivis has developed the world’s first biotechnology-based dental imaging system and has been par

Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada, has promised to block overseas property investors if he is re-elected as the country's leader. He has vowed to impose a two-year ban on foreign home buyers if he is re-elected, in a bid to address the affordability of homes in Canada.

Glasgow-based investment firm N4 Partners (N4) has appointed Benny Higgins as its new chair. Joining as N4’s new chairman effective as of 1st September, Benny Higgins has enjoyed an illustrious career to date working at an array of high-profile organisations throughout financial services begin

The cost of living in the UK could be “significantly” higher by the end of 2021 as inflation continues to rise while remedies remain unlikely, according to Kevin Brown, a spokesman for Scottish Friendly. According to Mr Brown, prices for consumers are expected to keep rising “sharp

Edinburgh-based start-up One Year No Beer (OYNB) which helps people transform their relationship with alcohol, has surpassed its £500,000 crowdfunding target. The Crowdcube campaign broke through the £500,000 barrier within minutes, swiftly raising 126% of its target to scale up operatio

Plans for a significant transformation of Dundee's Discovery Point have received a huge boost after securing financial backing from the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.