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Cala Group has today provided an update following a strong period of land activity and confirmed its intention to continue its site acquisition drive.

The Dundee-based Insights Group has announced a revenue surge to £95 million, with its subsidiary, Insights Learning and Development, contributing 95% to this figure through its globally recognised four-colour personality model, Insights Discovery. The group's success is attributed to its lear

The UK economy has demonstrated a slight recovery with a 0.2% month-on-month increase in GDP in August, a modest upswing following July's significant 0.6% decline, according to the latest ONS figures.

AssetCo and its subsidiary, River & Mercantile Holdings Limited, have announced an in principle agreement to transfer their stake in RMI to an RMI team headed by managing partner Ian Berry. This transaction is slated for completion in Q4 2023, contingent upon finalising contractual details.

ACCA Scotland has responded to the UK government's plans to launch more stringent initiatives to curtail the persistent problem of late payments, which particularly plagues SMEs. This move is part of the forthcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review aimed at reinforcing and better executing curr

Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has encountered a contraction in profit margins, declining to 12.5% for the half-year from 16.2% in the previous year due to a decision not to fully relay the inflation impact on costs to the consumers. This choice was made in light of the intention to maintain consumer-

For those seeking to grow their business, finding the right venture capital partner can be a game-changer, however figures released earlier this year showed that venture capital activity in Scotland had dropped. Corporate finance expert James Woodward provides business owners with practical insights

Thomson Cooper Accountants has bolstered its workforce with the induction of six new trainees across its accounting, audit, tax, and wealth management departments, in its latest annual trainee intake. The recruits have been selected from a diverse pool of talent, including high school graduates, uni

Global experts including DowJones emerging technology director and a top New York based virtual AI fashion expert will join Scottish businesses at Scotland’s annual CAN DO Innovation Summit, on 7 November. Now in its fourth year and in-person for the first time since the pandemic, the event at

Michelle Elliot and Simon Carvill-Biggs, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of long-established steelwork and cladding design, fabrication and installation business, Border Steelwork Structures Limited. Founded in 1978 and with its registered office in Annan, Dumfri

Stuart Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators to Barrhead-based construction firm Allma Construction Limited and its sister company Centre Plant Limited as the two firms have collapsed with the loss of 181 jobs.

Real estate advisor CBRE has released its latest figures on the Scottish office market during the second quarter of 2023, showing a shifting landscape.

Scottish ingredient manufacturer Macphie Ltd is marking the 40th anniversary of its employee trust scheme. Initially established following the firm's move from Glasgow to Glenbervie in 1973, the scheme's aim is to financially assist and improve the lives of both present and retired staff members. Th

Scottish charity Enable is set to extend its social care, employability, and community-based services to an additional 2,000 individuals, thanks to a £1.5 million funding injection from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS). The charity currently supports over 11,000 pe

Edinburgh-based investment manager Foresight Group has invested in UK-based agriculture company Harvest London, aiming to drive the growth of the vertical farming industry. The deal was advised by the corporate team at law firm Burges Salmon, led by partner Danny Lee and solicitor Nikoletta Zinonos.