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Dundee-based financial services firm Embark, part of Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Group, has marked the successful graduation of its first cohort from its fintech skills school. The specialist training facility at Embark in West Marketgait recruited graduates and career changers into junior softwar

HMRC has failed to fine any enablers of offshore tax evasion in the five years since landmark powers were introduced to do so, an investigation has revealed. Despite UK government claims that the laws would "create a level playing field" and potentially raise millions in fines, figures obtained by T

UK government consulting spending faces major cuts as both main political parties have pledged to halve external advisory costs, potentially saving £3 billion over five years. This move follows record-high spending since the last election, driven by pandemic response, digital projects, and civ

Edinburgh residents could soon be rewarded for binning their litter with a new council-backed lottery scheme. LitterLotto, a free app, encourages users to photograph themselves disposing of rubbish correctly, offering monthly cash prizes of £100 for city-specific winners and £1,000 for S

Paul Lawrence has officially taken up the post of chief executive of the City of Edinburgh Council. Succeeding Andrew Kerr, who retires this weekend after nine years in the role and 42 years of public service, Paul will work closely with the existing management team and Leader Cammy Day to drive for

Ledingham Chalmers has invested in new premises in Inverness. All teams based in York House, Church Street and Kintail House, Beechwood Business Park, have moved to Ord House in nearby Cradlehall Business Park.

Scottish salmon exports have reached a five-year high of £645 million, fuelled by a 36% increase in value during the first four months of 2024, according to Salmon Scotland. New HMRC data analysed by the trade body shows that in the first four months of 2024 alone, the value of exports soared

Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16-24 year olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK.

An Argyll & Bute-based business making fresh pizzas to order has seen huge success after the owner accessed specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.

Glasgow and Edinburgh have been ranked amongst the top inclusive cities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) according to new research by Cushman & Wakefield. The ‘Inclusive Cities Barometer Report’ was compiled by the global real estate services firm who evaluated 44 EMEA ci

Stirling-based nanomaterial producer iGii has secured £8.8 million in new funding to accelerate growth. The funding round was led by a £4m injection from the Scottish National Investment Bank, with a further £4.8m coming from existing iGii shareholders Archangel Investors and Par E

CMS has launched a new team to support Scottish-based businesses in managing the opportunities and challenges of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Led by Edinburgh-based partner Gordon Hay and senior associate Dr Amanda Cooke, the new Scotland ESG team draws on the depth of the firm

Grouse Lettings, a residential property management and leasing business, has expanded its property portfolio by 295% following two acquisitions. The Aberdeen firm has acquired Babs Buglass Leasing and the long-term lettings side of the PMC Property business. The combined valued of the deals is six-f

Edinburgh-based biotech firm OGI Bio has secured follow-on funding of £650,000 in a deal led by TRICAPITAL Angels and supported by Scottish Enterprise, Merleview, Apollo, and Old College Capital. The funding will accelerate OGI Bio's expansion in the UK, EU, and US biotechnology sectors.

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