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Scottish Enterprise is investing £8 million in the construction of the University of Dundee's Life Sciences Innovation Hub, a new £40m facility set to open next year. Adrian Gillespie, chief executive of Scottish Enterprise, and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes are set to announce the &

A new image sharing platform which caters specifically for astronomers and astrophotographers has been launched by an Ayrshire entrepreneur following a six-figure investment. Picastro has been created by Tom McCrorie who has combined his passion and astrophotography skills with his career as a creat

UK consumer price index (CPI) inflation held steady at 2% in June, slightly above expectations.

The Scottish Government has pledged up to £14.2 million over two years to support Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) in its bid to improve productivity and secure a sustainable future.

HSBC Holdings plc has appointed Georges Elhedery as group chief executive, taking effect from 2 September 2024. HSBC Group chairman, Sir Mark Tucker, said: “I am delighted to confirm Georges as the next HSBC group chief executive.

Glasgow-headquartered Edwin James Group has acquired Pettits Ltd and its subsidiary Motivair Compressors Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The deal strengthens Edwin James Group's portfolio, introducing compressed air management services and access to Motivair's 9,000 assets across various sectors.

Sue Dawe has been appointed chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), becoming the first female chair in the organisation’s 38-year history. Joining the member body for financial and related professional services in Scotland with immediate effect, Ms Dawe brings over 35 years’ e

The board of Glasgow-based Macfarlane Group has appointed experienced business leader and Chartered Accountant David Stirling as a non-executive director. His appointment will take with effect from 1 January 2025, following the retirement of Bob McLellan.

Scottish businessmen brothers Sandy and James Easdale have acquired the c. 60,000 sq ft EE contact centre in Greenock for a seven-figure sum. The purchase comes as EE prepares to relocate its 450 staff to Glasgow by November.

Knight Property Group has completed phase three of its £20 million speculative development in East Kilbride, inked a multi-year lease with engineering services and asset management specialist Briggs Equipment. The new "state-of-the-art" industrial warehouse at Langlands Commercial Park sp

Many would acknowledge that Scots law in relation to security over moveables has been behind the curve for some considerable time and that businesses based in or conducting business in Scotland have been disadvantaged as a result, writes Euan Cluness. The legal profession and Scottish businesse

Thorntons has made 22 new promotions across its Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Inverness and St Andrews operations following a year of strong growth.

The Artisanal Spirits Company has confirmed that the positive profit improvement momentum which characterised the first half of the 2023 financial year has continued through the first half of this year.

A dinosaur's skeleton has been sold for $44.6 million (£34m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York City.

Joanna Peteranna has been appointed as director of area operations for Inse Gall at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)  She took up the new post on 1 July after being promoted from area manager and will retain responsibility for Outer Hebrides.