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Employers back ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, but more preparation is needed ahead of the entry into force of mandatory reporting requirements, writes Susannah Donaldson. Pinsent Masons asked clients for their say on the introduction of reporting requirements to aid our response to the

New research highlights concern from across Scotland about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations who increasingly dominate the ownership and management of Scotland’s forests. The research concludes that more community ownership and management of woodla

The number of new technology incorporations in Scotland jumped to a record high in Q2 2025, as businesses adapt to a world of uncertainty, according to RSM UK. RSM’s analysis found a total of 507 new tech companies were incorporated in Scotland in Q2 2025, jumping 15% from 442 in the same peri

Scottish green chemical manufacturer Celtic Renewables has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kerry Crawford as chief financial officer and Bettina Brierley as chief commercial officer. Ms Brierley and Ms Crawford have been brought on as Celtic Renewables seeks to scale up

As the countdown begins to the introduction of Edinburgh’s visitor levy on 1 October 2025, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has expressed serious concerns over the lack of official guidance and support for accommodation providers.

Following a BBC Panorama investigation, Paul Hilton highlights the ethical advantages of working with solicitor estate agents in Scotland. A Panorama investigation south of the border revealed unscrupulous practices by some estate agents in England, raising serious concerns for home buyers and selle

Ayrshire-based Buzzworks Holdings has secured funding from Cynergy Bank to further support its growth ambitions. The award-winning Scottish hospitality group is embarking on the next stage of its journey to becoming a £100 million+ family-run business, as it continues to grow its footprint acr

Salmon farmers are preparing to tap into the lucrative Indian market in a move expected to deliver a massive boost for the Scottish economy. Producers are exploring new opportunities following agreement on a free trade deal that will slash tariffs on exports to the sub-continent.

DFYNE, an activewear brand based in Glasgow, is Scotland’s and the UK's fastest-growing private company, according to the fourth annual Sunday Times 100 rankings. The list is published today online at thesundaytimes.com/100 and available as a supplement with the print edition of the newsp

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the Scottish Government to adopt a longer-term approach to financial planning in response to its latest spending figures and future strategy. This call for a more sustainable and transparent fiscal framework comes as the Scottish Go

Smaller firms in Scotland saw increased levels of equity investment in 2024 as London became less dominant and the wider UK saw a collective decline, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker, published today, showed that equity d

The UK government’s new Modern Industrial Strategy has been met with cautious optimism, as its key aims appear to align with the pressing needs of Scotland's manufacturing sector, according to accountancy firm MHA. Over the weekend, MHA revealed the findings of a survey that asked manufacturin

A Dundee-based social enterprise supporting Ukrainian families is set to expand its services across Scotland after receiving vital support from Business Gateway.

Aberdeen-based engineering firm Wood Group's chairman Roy Franklin acknowledged a "very painful period" for shareholders due to a significant collapse in the company's value, at its annual general meeting (AGM) this week.

HMRC has revealed plans to to eliminate most outbound post to taxpayers as part of a significant cost-cutting measure aimed at saving £50 million by the end of the current Parliament. Under the new plans, the tax authority will cease sending all letters except for those that directly generate