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Small businesses in Scotland ramped up their spending on innovation during the first year of the pandemic, according to new figures published by Glasgow-based MCC Accountants. Firms of less than 250 employees invested £143 million in research in development in 2020. That’s a 23%rise from

House prices across Scotland rose by 8.8% on average throughout 2021, more than the UK average of 6.2%, according to the latest figures released by Bank of Scotland. The average Scottish home now costs £207,778, an increase of £16,761 on 2020’s figure of £191,017.

Details have been published of how the £12.5 billion in Scottish Government funding for 2022/23 will be distributed to local authorities. The settlement represents a total cash increase of £917.9 million or 7.9%, which is the equivalent of a real terms rise of 5.1% to support vital local

The Aberdeen New Dawn Investment Trust plc, a company managed by abrdn, has seen its Net Asset Value (NAV) total return drop by 0.7% in the six months ended 31 October 2021. This is compared to a rise of 43.4% in the year ended 30 April 2021.

Aberdeen-based residential property developer Claymore Homes has commenced the build of a new luxury residential development in St. Combs thanks to a seven-figure loan from Bank of Scotland.

Hiring activity across Scotland rose at a slower pace in November, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland report on jobs. Permanent staff appointments rose at the softest rate since February, while the rate of increase in temp billings moderated to a seven-month low, although the upturns rem

UK GDP edged closer to its pre-pandemic level in October, growing by 0.1%, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Hiring activity across Scotland rose at a slower pace in November, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs.

The 260 partners at accountancy firm BDO have taken home £760,000 each this year. Partners at the firm saw their annual payouts drop to £518,000 in 2020, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data from Tyl by NatWest, an SME payments provider, has shown SME’s transaction values increased by £7.85 on average since the new £100 contactless limit came into effect on October 15th. Analysing data by key seasonal sectors, those in the floristry industry benefited from an aver

Isleholiday.com, a new business advertising holiday rentals on the Scottish islands is set to donate all profits to benefit local people.

Neil Bradbrook, managing director of Ahead Business Consulting, details why businesses need to start planning now to reduce their carbon footprint. As the dust settles on COP26, which rather predictably failed to fulfil hopes and promises, the obvious question is: what next?

The latest analysis from Savills reveals a remarkable period of activity within the Scottish prime housing market and includes the following standout statistics.

Entrepreneurs in the UK predict strong business growth of 37% for 20221, as new research from Barclays Eagle Labs highlights support that could help unlock further growth for early-stage businesses. Barclays Eagle Labs, a growing network of business hubs across the UK, found the optimism shared amon

Moray-based whisky specialist Gordon and MacPhail has appointed Ben Cookman as its new finance director.