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Residential mortgage lender Gen H has expanded to Scotland. Data from the Bank of Scotland indicates that the average first-time buyer property now costs approximately £194,000, while the average income remains around £30,504. This creates a price-to-income ratio of 6.4x, rising to 7.5x

PXN Ventures has been announced as the newest strategic investor in Edinburgh-based AI robotics firm Launchpad. The announcement follows the company's oversubscribed $11 million Series A fundraising round in October 2025.

Wbg has appointed David Shadwell as head of business advisory services. With offices across the UK, Mr Shadwell who will be based in Edinburgh, brings a wealth of experience helping founders and leadership teams turn financial data into strategic growth through driving digital transformation to crea

Scottish Friendly has launched a new community hub on its website, bringing together the organisation’s work with partners who share its commitment to helping young people build confidence, develop key skills and access meaningful support. At the heart of the hub is Scottish Friendly’s b

KPMG UK/Swiss Group has reported revenue of £3.6 billion for the year ended 30 September 2025, marking its first set of financial results since the merger of the two businesses in October 2024. The Big Four firm achieved overall sales growth of 2% and a significant 14% rise in pre-tax profit t

An appeal by a man refused compensation following the lifting of an account freezing order over two of his bank accounts under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 has been refused by the Inner House of the Court of Session after it confirmed that no exceptional circumstances applied that were sufficient

OEG Energy Group saw turnover exceed £450 million for the first time in 2025, marking a record-breaking year for global energy solutions business. The Aberdeen-based group delivered a 20% year-on-year sales increase, driven by strong financial performance across both its cargo logistics and re

The Scottish Government has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to issue its first sovereign bonds during the 2026-27 financial year. Speaking at an event at Scotland House London, First Minister John Swinney announced the initiation of procurement processes to appoint banks and legal advisers

Gillian Baird has shattered a glass ceiling at Persimmon Homes North Scotland, becoming the housebuilder’s first female commercial director. The Dunfermline local will lead on all aspects of cost management, procurement, and commercial strategy, overseeing dozens of developments from Alloa to

STV Group plc has confirmed that its full-year revenue for 2025 is expected to reach the upper end of its £165 million to £180m guidance range, with adjusted operating profit aligned with consensus at £11.4m. Despite meeting these broader financial expectations, the broadcaster nav

A pre-tax profit of just over £1 million has been posted by Dean’s of Huntly for the year ended 30 June 2025, marking a significant turnaround for the premium shortbread manufacturer after consecutive years of losses.

Quality assurance specialist 2i has announced the appointment of David Scott as Strategic Adviser. Having retired from his executive role as chief enterprise technology officer at Aberdeen Group in April 2025, Scott brings over three decades of experience linking technology strategy to business outc

Digital bank Monzo has introduced a new feature allowing sole traders and landlords to file taxes directly to HMRC via their business accounts.

Mastercard, Visa, and Revolut have suffered a defeat in London’s High Court regarding the regulation of cross-border interchange fees. The financial heavyweights launched a legal challenge against the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), arguing that the watchdog lacked the authority to cap the fe

Freeths has provided legal advice to Wattstor on a new debt financing of up to £50 million from Aldermore Bank to support the growth of its Price Protect project portfolio. Wattstor is an energy company that provides commercial and industrial customers with low-cost renewable electricity. The