The Scottish and UK governments have signed a £70 million investment programme with Argyll and Bute Council to deliver vital economic growth for the area. The 10 year Rural Growth Deal (RGD) for Argyll and Bute will see the Scottish and UK governments each contributing £25m to the progra
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Educational charity and financial services professional body the CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) is delighted to announce that Arlene Ewing Chartered FCSI has won the CISI Mentor of The Year award 2025. The CISI Mentor of The Year Award was launched to recognise and celebr
Revolut and Visa have launched legal challenges against the UK's Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), disputing its proposed cap on international digital transaction fees. The companies argue the PSR has exceeded its statutory powers with the plan, which aims to limit interchange fees on cross-border on
Raeburn, Christie, Clark & Wallace has announced that Heather Stephen will become managing partner from 1 April. She will take over from Callum McDonald, who is stepping back from partnership to become the firm’s first chief operating officer. Ms Stephen said: “It is an honour to tak
After a 36-year career at Capital Credit Union, chief executive officer Marlene Shiels OBE has announced her retirement. Ms Shiels served on the board of directors for nine years, including a tenure as chair of the board, before joining the staff team.
Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s startup support programme run by CodeBase, will be showcasing some of Scotland’s most promising early stage startups at a London investor event this week. The Techscaler London Investor Showcase takes place at Scotland House London on Wednesday 12 Ma
Financial Inclusion for Scotland (FIFS) has warned that Scotland risks being left behind by the rest of the UK in the fight to tackle financial exclusion among its most vulnerable communities and individuals. The warning from FIFS comes after the UK Government recently reconfirmed its decision to al
Unsecured creditors owed over £2.6 million following the collapse of Dundee textile firm Bonar Yarns Limited will receive a mere £31,000. The company, which produced yarn for carpets and artificial grass at Caldrum Works, entered administration in March 2023, citing "unsustainable cash f
A software developer who set up his employer's computer systems to fail in the event of being fired is facing up to 10 years in prison after his plan came to fruition. Texas man David Lu, 55, began to sabotage his employer's systems after being effectively demoted in 2018, according to the US Depart
STV Group has reported a robust financial performance for 2024, with revenue climbing 12% to £188 million, up from £168.4m in 2023, and adjusted operating profit up 3% to £20.6m. The growth was driven by strategic acquisitions and strong advertising revenue linked to the Euros.
Inverness Airport has again secured Best Airport under 2 Million Passengers in Europe award and Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in Europe accolade at the 2024 Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards.
STV has become the latest tenant at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, taking 2,239 sq ft following a recent major refurbishment.
Scottish property portal ESPC is set to host a free insights and advice event in Edinburgh for aspiring and current buy-to-let landlords on 20 March. The event will be held at Twenty Princes St, and will allow those thinking about beginning a property portfolio, or expanding their current portfolio,
A change in management structure at GBSS Civil Engineering Ltd is leading the way for the well-known civil engineering & groundworks firm to expand and break into new markets.
The Cumberland Building Society has broadened its commercial offering to include professional services. This expansion, underpinned by the building society's "kinder banking" philosophy, aims to assist businesses across Scotland and the North of England.