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Financial planners at wealth and asset management group Rathbones have reported a sharp rise in client queries ahead of plans to bring unused pension savings into inheritance tax (IHT) calculations from April next year. HMRC estimates that around 10,500 estates will face an inheritance tax bill for

Just two of the 42 clubs in Scotland’s top four leagues are displaying symptoms of financial distress down by 60% year on year, according to the latest Football Distress Report from BTG for Q1 2026 (31 March 2026). The financial and real estate advisory group, which has been monitoring distres

The flagship Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm project has reached financial close raising more than £3.5 billion of funding, the equal joint owners ESB and Red Rock Renewables announced today. K2 Management (K2M), part of global wind engineering and advisory consultancy Ramboll, provided Lender&rs

Complaints about financial products have increased by 70% year-on-year, reaching 74,645 cases in the first quarter of this fiscal year alone, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). This is up from 43,953 complaints reported in the same period in 2023/24.

The liquidity of Scotland's registered social landlords (RSLs) remains strong despite the challenging economic and operating conditions, but they have reduced financial headroom and reduced capacity to respond to further challenges, a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator has found.

Lothian NHS Board has welcomed Chartered Accountant Jonathan Blazeby as its newest member. Having accumulated 27 years of experience in the professional services sector, including a director role at PwC in the UK and Hong Kong, Mr Blazeby brings a wealth of expertise in statutory audits, financial r

Financial forecasts for Scottish Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) remain robust but governing bodies could face difficult trade-offs as finances tighten, according to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s summary of the sector’s financial plans for the next five years.

Scottish book publisher Sandstone Press has entered liquidation and appointed Margo McLenan, of McLenan Corporate, as liquidator due to strenuous trading conditions. Founded in 2002, the Dingwall-based firm, known for its diverse collection of fiction and non-fiction titles, has twice been name

In response to a surge in online financial promotions, often involving illegal activities, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced is preparing to bolster its regulations, particularly in the area of social media guidelines.

In an environment of soaring interest rates and stubborn inflation, UK households continue to feel the sting of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with a cumulative loss of £65 billion in spending power forecast by May 2024, according to research by Grant Thornton UK and Retail Economics.

Brockwell Energy has announced financial close on its North Kyle wind energy project, which will see a total investment of £300 million to deliver 220.5MW of renewable energy capacity.

Ellon-headquartered Phil Anderson Financial Services has donated £5,000 to local children’s charity Rainbow Rogues. The Ellon-based charity has worked with vulnerable children and their families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire since 2005 and in recent weeks they have been fundraising t

A financial adviser who suffered a stroke while pregnant has urged people to take out financial protection alongside their wedding vows. Laura Pike, a financial adviser with St. James’s Place partner practice Alan Rutherford Wealth Management, in Aberdeen, had a stroke at the age of 31, while

Plans for the refurbishment of Brookwood Villa in Bearsden have taken a significant step forward with financial close achieved on the £2 million project. A landmark agreement has been reached between East Dunbartonshire Council, development partner hub West Scotland and main contractor Linear

Increases in the cost of living have led to more financial difficulties with 85% of surveyed individuals having said they are worried about their personal finances and, some are expecting to save less or stop saving at all towards their short and long-term savings goals, or are cancelling or d