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UK retail sales volumes edged up a weaker-than-expected 0.3% month-on-month in December after a temporary opening up of non-essential retailers following November’s lockdown, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The number of businesses in financial distress in Scotland is continuing to soar with almost 33,000 experiencing early signs of distress in the final quarter of 2020, according to the latest data published today by Begbies Traynor.  This 30% increase compared with the same period the previous y

Companies in the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) have taken on more than £16,000,000 debt since lockdown started to allow them to stay afloat.

Yesterday was a record day for our sister publication Scottish Construction Now with over 30,000 visitors to its website.  

The number of permanent staff appointments across Scotland continued to decline in December, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs, although the downturn eased noticeably on the month. Meanwhile, temp billings rose markedly again, amid the quickest increase in demand for shor

The Royal Bank of Scotland has issued an urgent scam alert following the new lockdown. The lockdown at the beginning of March saw an increase in scams of 400% according to Action Fraud and Royal Bank is hoping that by alerting customers in advance and further raising awareness of these types of

Mortgage approvals reached a 13-year high in November, according to figures released by the Bank of England.

Donald Trump's first Scottish golf course has posted its eighth year of consecutive losses in 2019, despite an 18% rise in revenue. Trump International Golf Club Scotland Ltd (TIGCS), which owns and operates the golf course, its clubhouse and a small hotel at Balmedie in Aberdeenshire has racked up

Experts in the residential property division of law firm Lindsays are buoyant about price prospects for 2021 in Scotland’s property market after revealing details of their busiest four months on record. The firm recorded almost £100 million worth of sales in just four months.

Eaglesham-based music systems business Linn Products has posted a 17% rise in annual sales to £19.1 million for the year to June 30 after a £636,000 pre-tax loss last year. The firm's pre-tax profits more than doubled from last year to £1.69 million.

Lawyers at Lindsays are warning kind-hearted parents are that their festive generosity could prove costly for their children - leaving them with hefty tax bills. Presents of cash, a car or money for a holiday come with potential pitfalls that many people simply do not realise, according to the firm.

UK car production declined by a further 1.4% in November to 106,243 units, according to the latest figures issued today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Halifax has estimated that house prices in the UK will drop by up to 5% next year as a result of rising unemployment and the end of the UK Government’s stamp duty holiday.

The very strong demand witnessed in Scotland’s housing market since the summer started to ease back in November as the end of the year nears, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.

Permanent job placements declined at the quickest pace for four months in November, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs.