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With Argyll and Bute facing one of its highest budget gaps in recent times, steps to help balance the budget were on the agenda when the council met recently. Budget forecasts show that the council is facing a budget gap of £14.5 million next year, 2025/26.

Almost all aspects of the Tayside property market are showing "considerable growth", according to Tayside Solicitors Property Centre (TSPC). From July to September 2024, a total of 608 homes were sold, a 16% increase on the second quarter of 2024, with a combined value of £111,326,738. The ave

Audit Scotland's board has appointed Chartered Accountant Colin Crosby OBE as its new chair. Mr Crosby joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2020. He has significant leadership experience across the public, private and third sectors, and was formerly CEO of a subsidiary of Abe

Aberdeenshire-based financial adviser Structured Financial Planning has reached over £100 million in assets under management, as it marks its 20th anniversary. Headquartered in Banff, with a second office in Banchory, the firm has grown year on year to achieve its latest milestone, and now ser

A new report has revealed how significant challenges, including skills shortages and an ageing population, pose a risk to Scotland’s economy. The Skills for Today and Tomorrow thought leadership report conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) on behalf of international law firm CMS,

A new Scottish tax aimed at encouraging the use of recycled materials in construction has been approved unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill will replace the UK Aggregates Levy and tax the sale or use of aggregates consisting of

The Old Course Limited, which owns the Old Course Hotel and Duke's golf course in St Andrews, has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2023. This follows a £3.2m profit in 2022. The company attributed the shift to several factors, noting that 2022 w

Puma Private Equity, provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses, has revealed its expansion plans for Scotland and rebrand to Puma Growth Partners. The team in Scotland will be led by investment director Ben Leslie, who has relocated back to Scotland after spending six years hel

A black bank manager, Dale Semper, has settled a £1 million lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police after being wrongly accused of gun crime in 2017. Mr Semper, who was handcuffed and had his home searched, alleged racial profiling and the incident's devastating impact on his career and mental

Sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses across Aberdeen can apply for grants to reduce their energy bills, lower their carbon footprint, and improve their overall sustainability, all while supporting the city’s progress toward net zero.

Ashley Howieson has joined Deeside Timberframe as its new business development manager, following her successful tenure at the Muir Group. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, including 14 in timber frame, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to the team.

A rare Pokémon card which was expected to fetch more than £8,000 at action has failed to secure a sale.

The pound sterling experienced its sharpest decline against the dollar since March, falling over 1% after Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey suggested the possibility of accelerated interest rate cuts. Speaking to The Guardian Governor Bailey indicated that the BoE could adopt a "more aggr

Commercial property transactions totalled £426 million in Q3 2024, up 7% year-on-yaer and 16% above the five-year average, marking the highest Q3 total in the last five years, according to Lismore Real Estate Advisors. Key transactions included Pontegadea’s £42.5m acquisition of Th

There is currently as much as 750,000 sq ft of occupier demand still looking for office accommodation across Glasgow due to a shortage of quality options available in the city, according to data from Savills. While the take-up of office space in Glasgow city centre reached 177,514 sq ft in H1 2024,