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Stephen Baker has been named as Scotland's first Trade and Investment Envoy to Japan, tasked with driving international investment in key sectors such as energy transition, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and food. Mr Baker spent 21 years with Sony, before joining Scottish Development Internati

Business activity among UK SMEs in the construction sector has expanded in the third quarter of the year with the NatWest SME Business Activity Index recording 55.1 in September.

An airport has capped goodbye hugs at a maximum of three minutes long. New signage at the drop-off section outside Dunedin Airport in New Zealand coldly states: "Max hug time 3 minutes. For fonder farewells please use the car park."

New research from Edinburgh's Smart Data Foundry has revealed the significant impact of bank rate rises on consumer finances in Scotland.

Mid-market business confidence has faltered ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October, as profit growth expectations sink to a three-year low and confidence in their funding position continues a downward trajectory since the beginning of the year, according to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The business

Greater enforcement powers for the CMA are coming soon, writes Richard Collie. These reforms come in the form of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act, which received Royal Assent in May.

After 26 years under the ownership of Sir Peter Michael and family, The Vineyard Hotel in Newbury has been sold to Apex Hotels for an undisclosed sum. The deal marks Apex Hotels’ third country house hotel following the recent purchase of Pine Trees in Pitlochry and Meldrum House Country Hotel

Volkswagen Finance has been fined £5,397,600 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to treat customers in financial difficulty fairly. The firm has agreed to pay over £21.5 million in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failing

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it is taking targeted action on 'finfluencers' who may be touting financial services products illegally. Twenty individuals are being interviewed under caution, and the FCA has issued 38 alerts against social media accounts operated by finfluencers. Thi

Always quick to spot an opportunity, criminals have increasingly turned to cryptocurrency as a means of hiding and, in many cases, laundering the proceeds of illicit activities, writes Sally Clark. As part of the law enforcement response, cryptocurrencies and other cryptoassets have now been specifi

A prime Edinburgh retail property housing a Waitrose supermarket and Kwik Fit garage has been sold for over £18.15 million. Located at 145 Morningside Road and 7-13 Falcon Road, the property comprises a 33,347 sq ft retail space for Waitrose and an adjoining 12,795 sq ft garage for Kwik Fit. B

East Lothian-based Herb & Soul is showcasing the healing power of plants, offering a unique approach to wellbeing through herbalism and nature immersion. Founded by Karen Jane Brown in February 2024, the received specialist support from Business Gateway to help start-up. It provides workshops, w

Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has urged the UK government to use the upcoming budget to implement fiscal reforms that support rural communities, tackle climate change, and ensure the sustainable future of the rural economy. In a pre-budget submission, SLE outlines critical areas requiring g

Accountancy firm BK Plus has acquired Cornerstone Accountants in Glasgow and FourM Accountants in Dundee, adding almost 100 staff and expanding its presence into Scotland. In just over three years since formation, the deal brings BK Plus' office count to 25 offices.

The PGA of America is facing criticism for charging volunteers a hefty fee to work at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. The "volunteer package" will cost $350 (£269), which includes a uniform, a drawstring bag, a commemorative pin, and food during shifts. This is a significant increase fro