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Law firm DWF has partnered with Edinburgh-based fintech Stellar Omada to deliver a unique social mobility initiative aimed at inspiring young people to explore career opportunities in both the legal and technology sectors.

Hiring activity across the UK fell sharply in July as businesses held back on recruitment amidst concerns over the economic outlook and rising labour costs.

The "flight to quality" in Scottish offices continues to gather pace, pushing rents in Edinburgh and Glasgow to new heights this year despite wider economic uncertainty, new analysis from Knight Frank has revealed.

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its bank rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% at its August meeting, though the decision is unlikely to be unanimous. Two hawkish members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) are anticipated to vote for holding rates steady amid lingering price pressures.

Rents and capital values in Scotland’s commercial property sector are expected to increase in the short-term, supported by relatively low availability of industrial and office space and stable demand, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Q2 Commercial Propert

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.

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

With Scotland’s peak summer golfing season in full swing – and a global spotlight cast by flagship events like the Genesis Scottish Open in July – one of the Highlands’ most iconic courses is enjoying a record-breaking moment of its own.

Wood Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, JWG Investments Limited, has agreed to sell its 50% stake in RWG (Repair & Overhauls) Limited to its joint venture partner, Siemens Energy, for a cash consideration of $135 million (c. £100m). The transaction is a key part of Wood's previously announce

Royal Bank of Scotland-owner NatWest Group PLC has reported strong first-half results, with attributable profit for the six months to June climbing 28% to £2.5 billion. Operating profit before tax reached £3.6bn, up from £3.0bn in the same period last year. This performance was dri

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that while rising motor insurance premiums are largely driven by external cost pressures, shortcomings persist in how some insurers handle claims.

The number of overdue invoices on the books of Scottish businesses hit more than 1.8 million in Q2 2025, according to new research from R3. The restructuring, turnaround, and insolvency trade body's analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows there were 1,820,706 overdue invoices on the books of S

Mark Bickford explores how social investment is transforming supported housing in Scotland, enabling charities to move from renting to owning properties, and providing far greater stability for vulnerable individuals. Scotland is witnessing a steady rise in the demand for supported housing. In 2023-

Enquiries from prospective house buyers in Scotland accelerated at the quickest rate seen in nearly four years last month, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey.

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK chief financial officers shows that finance leaders see the UK as the most attractive destination when it comes to investment, alongside India, with a net 13% describing it as very or somewhat attractive. The survey – which took place between 16 and 29 June