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Scottish businesses have delivered their highest-ever level of planned international sales – reaching an unprecedented £2.46 billion during 2024/25, a 20% increase on the previous year – with support from Scottish Enterprise. This milestone reflects Scotland’s growing global

Unity Trust Bank, award-winning UK social impact bank, has continued to deliver positive impact where it matters with its half-year results showing a record level of lending going into areas of high deprivation.

Edinburgh-headquartered Innovative Partners has launched a comprehensive suite of services designed to help UK businesses navigate the challenges of rising operating costs, shifting regulations, and limited access to funding.

A Scottish business is helping organisations embrace sustainable period solutions after receiving support from the East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programme. The programme, delivered by Business Gateway East Renfrewshire, is funded by East Renfrewshire Council.

EY has named Sue Dawe its new Scotland managing partner, succeeding Ally Scott, who is moving to a UK-wide leadership role. Under Mr Scott's leadership, EY Scotland experienced sustained double-digit percentage revenue increases year on year, established a burgeoning private & mid-market platfor

Mark Bickford explores how social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland, enabling charities to move from renting to owning properties, and providing far greater stability for vulnerable individuals. Scotland is witnessing a steady rise in the demand for supported housing. In 2023-

Glasgow-based boutique advisory firm Monteith has launched a dedicated commercial real estate insurance facility, designed to meet the complex and evolving needs of property investors, developers, factors and asset managers across the UK. The offering provides tailored insurance solutions for all ma

Santander has agreed to acquire TSB in a deal worth £2.65 billion.

Fife-based supplier of artificial flowers and home accessories, Scottish Everlastings, has been acquired by entrepreneur Edd Salter in a deal supported by a £2.3 million funding package from HSBC UK.

Dyce-based manufacturer of hydraulic and mechanical equipment, RenQuip, has successfully completed a management buy-out (MBO), marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The transaction was finalised on 19 June 2025, positioning the business for continued expansion in bot

The Insolvency Service has appointed its first dedicated crypto intelligence specialist to help recover more money for the UK economy from bankruptcy cases. Former police investigator Andrew Small will help track digital assets in criminal cases and provide the agency with detailed knowledge of the

Broughty Ferry furniture retailer Gillies has reported another "difficult" trading year, with both sales and pre-tax profits declining by over £1 million. For the year ending 31 August 2024, sales fell to £23.3m from £24.6m the previous year, while pre-tax profits dropped significa

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its senior team with five promotions, comprising four new partners and one director. These appointments are among 93 promotions announced across the firm this month, underscoring its continued expansion across the UK.

Responding to a growth of private equity investment, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is calling for a multi-stakeholder review of the framework governing who can own audit firms. The call follows the publication of a new paper by ICAS’ Private Equity working group, ex

Glasgow-headquartered pension specialist @sipp has established an in-house legal department to bolster support for advisers and their clients engaged in commercial property transactions. The independently owned company has appointed experienced commercial real estate lawyer Joanne Wilson as head of