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In the wake of high-profile cyberattacks on Marks and Spencer and Co-op, accountancy firm Wbg has highlighted the importance of SIEM (security information and event management) solutions as part of a robust third-party SOC (security operations centre). Kevin McDermott, senior IT auditor in Wbg&rsquo

Financial distress amongst Scottish Football League clubs has escalated by two-thirds year-on-year, with significant pressure concentrated on lower league teams, according to the latest Begbies Traynor Football Distress Survey. The six-monthly Football Distress Survey (as of 31 March), conducted by

The CBI is bringing together business in a new working group to support the Scottish and UK governments on their missions to build the infrastructure Scotland needs to deliver long-term sustainable growth.  With planning a key part of the recent Programme for Government and the continued progre

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has signed a 10-year lease for 8,176 sq ft of office space at 30 Semple Street, Edinburgh, signalling a significant commitment to the city. The firm will move from its current Citypoint base on Haymarket Terrace in Autumn of this year.

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has posted a record profit of £2.1 million for the year ending 31 December 2024, alongside record revenue of £16.0m, a £3.2m increase from £12.8m in 2023. The venue also generated an impressive economic impact of £78m

UK government borrowing unexpectedly rose to £20.2 billion in April, the first month of the new tax year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure is an increase from the £19.1bn shortfall recorded in April 2024 and surpassed economists' forecasts o

Scottish councils are grappling with a significant financial squeeze as mounting pressures from inflation, rising costs, and escalating demand for services outstrip additional investment from the Scottish Government, according to Audit Scotland. In 2025/26 councils received over £15 billion in

Discount giant Pepco is actively exploring the sale of its struggling Poundland retail chain for "effectively a pound" due to the substantial costs associated with its turnaround under new ownership, with an exit anticipated before the end of its financial year in September 2025.

Clark Contracts has had a record start to 2025, having secured £75 million of new orders.

A bold new £500 million vision to strengthen a major Scottish location for innovation, High Value Manufacturing, business space and green growth in Glasgow will be unveiled today with plans for business space, hotels and hundreds of homes delivering a coherent and cohesive proposition to &lsq

Scotland's housing market demonstrated continued growth in March 2025, with the average property price reaching £186,000, marking a 4.6% increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).

The number of company insolvencies registered in Scotland saw a modest decrease in April 2025, falling by 7% compared to the same month in the previous year, with 101 cases recorded. This total comprised 47 creditors' voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 51 compulsory liquidations, and three administratio

St Mirren FC has outsourced its payroll operations to Glasgow-based business support specialist Solvd. in a strategic move designed to modernise its infrastructure, reduce operational risk and build long-term resilience across the club. The partnership comes as clubs across Scottish football face es

Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has announced the opening of applications for its AG Elevate accelerator programme for scale-up businesses. The 10-month programme provides growth-stage businesses with the opportunity to secure access to world-class legal advice, regular mentorship meetings and admission to A

TLT has appointed commercial real estate and investment expert Colin Brown as partner in its Edinburgh office. Mr Brown joins TLT from Burness Paull, where he specialised in advising institutional investors on the acquisition, disposal, leasing and development of commercial properties including shop