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Business confidence in Scotland fell 14 points during June to 43%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 16 points at 44%. When taken alongside their optimism in the econo

Newton Property Management has appointed Vincent Goldie as chief executive officer and Rachel Littlejohn as business development director. The firm said the strategic move underscores its commitment to raising customer service standards and driving change within the property management sector.

Holiday specialist Caledonian Leisure has reported profit after tax of £1.4 million on turnover of £55m for 2023.

Students in Glasgow could be faced with paying close to £5,000 more for accommodation than their counterparts in Aberdeen in the next academic year, according to real estate advisor CBRE. The firm analysed the purpose-built student accommodation sector (PBSA) in the UK’s 30 major univers

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of whisky brands including The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has received recognition at top international spirits competitions in 2024.

New Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data has revealed a widening geographic inequality around company share schemes offered in Scotland, compared to the rest of the UK. Equity management platform Vestd has found that only 3% of households in Scotland have investments in the form of company sh

Surveyors in Scotland anticipate that house prices will increase through the coming months according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey as both demand and supply remain steady.

Scotland's labour market experienced mixed results in the period from February to April 2024, with an increase in unemployment to 4.7%, a decrease in employment to 73.1%, and a rise in inactivity to 23.2%. Ann Frances Cooney, employment partner at DWF, has commented: "The cooling of the labour marke

Greater support is needed to help entrepreneurs, enterprises and communities develop the dynamic economy needed to make Scotland more prosperous, tackle poverty and the climate crisis, according to economic development experts. Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS), Scotland's organisatio

Action star Sylvester Stallone has auctioned off 11 watches from his personal collection, raising a total of $6.7 million (around £5.3m).

Scotland's private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index. This growth was driven by increased demand for services, which offset a continued downturn in manufacturing.

The Oban Phoenix Cinema, a community-owned cinema with a history dating back to the 1950s, has entered provisional liquidation and is urgently seeking a new buyer

Kabosu, the beloved Shiba Inu who inspired the iconic "Doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin, has passed away at the age of 18 after battling leukaemia and liver disease. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the love and support Kabosu received over the

A Scottish grandmother has launched her business idea after accessing support from Business Gateway.

Scottish clubs participating in the 2024/25 Premier Sports Cup will share over £3.5 million in prize and television money, marking a 14% increase from this year’s competition. The record-breaking payout ensures that each club will receive at least £30,000, a 25% rise from the curre