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Gold has surged past $3,900 (c. £2,900) per troy ounce, continuing its historic rally in 2025, surging past previous record highs and now approaching the psychologically significant $4,000 (c. £2,980) per ounce mark. This ascent is driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, uncert

The Scottish Parliament has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill in a landmark vote that will reshape the nation’s rented housing sector and embed new duties around homelessness prevention.

The Scottish Government has signalled a potential shift in its controversial visitor levy policy, acknowledging industry concerns and committing to exploring alternative models, such as a flat-rate charge. The move comes as Orkney Islands Council becomes the latest local authority to reject the intr

Palestine’s first microbrewery, Taybeh Brewing Co, has secured a listing with Co-op to stock a new lager it is creating in partnership with Glasgow-based Brewgooder in 1,600 stores across the country. Brewed by the Scottish B Corp and Taybeh’s Madees Khoury, the beer – named Sun &a

Residents, visitors and local businesses across Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to take part in a short consultation to share their views on a proposal to introduce a visitor levy in Perth and Kinross. Under the new Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act, local authorities now have the power to introduc

Robbie McAdam, senior solicitor within Holmes Mackillop’s dispute resolution and litigation team, has described the legislative reforms announced by the UK government to tackle the issue of late payments as significant. The proposed legislation will grant new powers to the Small Business Commi

New bank note designs have been launched in the Falkland Islands for the first time in 40 years.

Scotland has recorded one of the strongest upticks in startup activity in the UK in the first half of 2025, according to the latest New Startup Index from NatWest and Beauhurst.

Supply levels across Scotland’s residential property market rose at the fastest rate seen since 2020, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. This follows a period of six consecutive months where this balance has been edging further up

PwC has intensified its monitoring of UK employee office attendance by introducing a digital dashboard that tracks building entry swipes and WiFi connections, leading to unease among some staff. The system, which went live for supervisors in April, is designed to enforce the organisation's hybr

Gillespie Macandrew has posted an 11% rise in turnover to £19.6 million and a 20% increase in profits to £6.3m for the year ending 28 February 2025. This marks double digit turnover growth for the firm in three of the last four years organically, and has a doubling of its turnover over t

An Edinburgh mum has launched a children’s clothing brand designed specifically for children with disabilities after receiving specialised start-up support from Business Gateway. Blue Bee Mike, founded by Kasia McGavigan, offers sensory-considerate clothing that supports the needs of children

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has authorised new rules requiring banks to collect National Insurance (NI) numbers from customers with savings accounts. This measure aims to help HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) more effectively identify and tax savers who earn interest above their personal savings allowan

EY has been appointed as Revolut's new auditor, concluding the fintech's relationship with its former auditor BDO. The change is seen as a crucial step in the company’s prolonged effort to secure a full UK banking licence.

Aberdeen City Council has approved the introduction of a 7% visitor levy on overnight accommodation, a move it claims will generate up to £6.8 million annually to enhance the city's tourism sector.