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The EY Item Club has estimated that UK inflation will reach 2.0% by the end of 2021. 

UK new car registrations rose for the first time this year as pent-up demand from the coronavirus lockdown helps to lift the market, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The UK's inflation rate rose to 0.6% in June as the coronavirus lockdown restrictions began to ease.

Perth-based insurance company Aviva as seen a 28% increase in sales of life insurance reaching £12.3 billion in the first quarter of this year. The firm issued an operating update today which revealed that it had a 'solid first quarter of trading' with general insurance sales rising by 3%

The latest office market data gathered by CBRE has revealed that office take-up in Edinburgh in the first quarter of 2020 increased by 35% to 130,640 sq ft, signifying a positive start to 2020. Although 32% is below the five year average of 193,603 sq ft for Q1, CBRE has said this can be partly attr

Edinburgh has seen a 67% increase in Venture Capital (VC) investment in 2019, according to a new report from Tech Nation.

Property selling prices are rising in Scotland as an increasing number of homes go on the market, according to the latest ESPC data.

Business activity across Scotland's private sector increased during January following no growth in December, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI.  Key to the renewed expansion was a rise in new business, following a contraction in the previous survey period, alongside a mild rise

Law firm Ledingham Chalmers has increased its turnover and profit for the last financial year. Turnover for year ending March 2019 was just over £11.6 million, compared with around £10.6m the year before; and profits were up from £3.2m to £3.47m.

Dundee-based learning and personal development company Insights Group has seen its profits rise by 40% thanks to domestic and international growth. The group saw a 29% increase in turnover to £68.9 million, according to its latest annual accounts.

Permanent staff placements rose for the first time in five months in November, to provide a tentative sign of recovery in Scottish labour market conditions, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland report on jobs. Temporary billings also rose, although the rate of increase eased to a modest pa

The initiation of the phase-out of Clydesdale Bank (CYBG) to Virgin Money UK has resulted in a 6% increase in CYBG's shares. The rise follows the announcement made yesterday by CYBG that a "significant milestone" had been reached which marked the beginning of the rebranding of Clydesdale and Yo

Bus company Xplore Dundee has posted a profit increase of over 300% after selling its headquarters in the city. Turnover for the company rose almost 2%, from £15.5 million in 2017 to £15.8m for the year ending December 31 2018.

The amount of money stolen by criminals through bank transfer scams has increased by 40% within a year.

Profit before tax at IP attorneys Murgitroyd rose by 16.4 per cent to £4.16 million while revenue increased by 7.5 per cent to £48m this year, its preliminary financial results to 31 May 2019 show. The proposed final dividend is of 15p per share (2018: 14.5p), resulting in a total d