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MSPs have backed a range of technical updates to the short-term lets licensing scheme in response to engagement with accommodation operators.

Employment remains a key concern for businesses as firms report improving business conditions across all other measures, according to the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) report. Overall, while there is a mixed sentiment among responding businesses, there seems to be a modera

A manager who embezzled just over £40,000 from vulnerable residents at a social care charity has been imprisoned for 12 months. Violet Connor, 67, of Glenrothes, stole money from the bank accounts of Sense Scotland users over a three-year period.

Scotland's economic growth came to a halt in April 2024, with onshore GDP remaining flat at 0%, according to the chief statistician.

Edinburgh-headquartered payment orchestration platform BR-DGE has partnered with open banking fintech Trustly. This integration will give BR-DGE's customers access to Trustly's global capabilities, which processed $58 billion (around £46bn) in transactions in 2023.

Global provider of testing, inspection, and certification Element Materials Technology has expanded its presence in Edinburgh with its new European global business services centre (GBS), more than doubling its previous space. Over 200 colleagues and guests joined yesterday's launch celebration, led

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has come under fire for spending nearly £90,000 on a "brand refresh", a move criticised by City figures as a "total waste of money".

Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes are expected to sell at an upcoming auction for £120,000.

Two local mothers have turned their shared passion for gin and the Highlands into a successful craft gin business in just eight months. Catriona and Cara first launched Bealach Gin in October 2023. The pair met at a local mother and toddler group and soon became firm friends, realising that the

Assetz Capital, a lender in the SME commercial property and residential development sector, has completed a £5 million commercial mortgage to refinance the ibis Styles hotel in Glasgow. David Hehir, the relationship director at Assetz Capital who led the deal, said: "I was delighted to be able

Energy infrastructure company Smart Metering Systems (SMS) has renewed its lease at 48 St Vincent Street in Glasgow, advised by Ryden's office agency team. The decision follows an extensive search for alternative office premises and detailed negotiations, culminating in SMS's commitment to rema

Johnston Carmichael has welcomed a temporary recruit to its Tayside team – a Hairy Highland coo. The sculpture is part of the Hairy Highland coo trail, a new art installation located across Perth and Kinross, which launched today (June 28).

Holiday specialist Caledonian Leisure has reported profit after tax of £1.4 million on turnover of £55m for 2023.

Newton Property Management has appointed Vincent Goldie as chief executive officer and Rachel Littlejohn as business development director. The firm said the strategic move underscores its commitment to raising customer service standards and driving change within the property management sector.

AssetCo plc has reduced its operating loss by 65% to £1.6 million for the half-year period ending 31 March 2024. The company said it has implemented a cost-saving plan, streamlined operations, and exited loss-making ventures. Additionally, AssetCo has proposed a share split to better reflect i