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Barclays' profits surged by a third in the second quarter, buoyed by a strong performance from its trading division that offset weakness in other areas of its investment bank. The banking group reported a net profit of £1.7 billion for the three months to June, a 34% increase from the same per

Burness Paull has reported profits of £35.9 million and turnover of £93.5m. Notable client mandates for the year – which saw Burness Paull named UK corporate law firm of the year at the Insider Media UK Dealmakers Awards – included advising:

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has delivered a strong performance for the 2024/25 financial year, meeting or exceeding 18 of its 20 key targets. Preliminary figures, which are subject to review by Audit Scotland before publication of HIE’s annual report in November, show the developmen

As the countdown begins to the introduction of Edinburgh’s visitor levy on 1 October 2025, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has expressed serious concerns over the lack of official guidance and support for accommodation providers.

A Scottish business is helping organisations embrace sustainable period solutions after receiving support from the East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programme. The programme, delivered by Business Gateway East Renfrewshire, is funded by East Renfrewshire Council.

New legislation aims to make it easier for Americans to finance tiny homes.

Scottish adventurer and investor at St Andrews-based Eos Advisory Mark Beaumont has credited his early years of growing up homeschooled in Perthshire, in what he describes as what could have been the setting of an Enid Blyton novel, with instilling in him the qualities required to take on his w

CBI Scotland has appointed Gemma Foster, BAE Systems commercial director for Naval Ships, as vice chair. Ms Foster will support the work of recently appointed Scotland director Michelle Ferguson and associate director Mags Simpson. Ms Foster's extensive knowledge of the defence sector is allied to a

BDO has been revealed as the adviser to Innate-Essence Limited, which has secured a majority investment from drinks company AG Barr Plc, home to brands such as Irn Bru, Funkin Cocktails and Boost Drinks. Innate-Essence, the functional beverage manufacturing business behind The Turmeric Co and Raw Hy

Scottish soft drinks group AG Barr has reported a solid performance for the first half of 2024, with revenue climbing by 5.2% to £221.3 million. The company, known for its Irn-Bru brand, outpaced the wider UK soft drinks market.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), as secretariat to the UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), is requesting views from stakeholders on the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)’s recently proposed amendments to the Sustainability Accounting Standar