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Latest data produced by the Bank of England has revealed that mortgage approvals in the UK fell to an 18-month low in July as a result of the ‘Brexit’ vote and the impact of an additional 3 per cent stamp duty surcharge on second homes.

Deloitte has strengthened its presence in Scotland, following another year of significant progress throughout the country, the firm has reported.

Brighton Pier (Image: Ben Boris) More British holidaymakers are choosing to stay at home for their annual break, providing a vital boost for British business, with the average spend per stay up 6 per cent, according to Barclays.

Gillian Guy People accessing their retirement savings are being caught out by unexpected taxes and welfare reductions, reveals research from Citizens Advice.

Peter McGregor Peter McGregor from ESPC Mortgages offers his thoughts on the mortgage market and whether Brexit has made any impact so far.

Markus Stadlmann Investor confidence has bounced back following last month’s fall in the wake of the EU Referendum, the latest figures from the Bank of Scotland Investor Sentiment Index show.

The average price of a property in Scotland in June was £143,282, a year-on-year rise of 4.6 per cent and an increase of 2.7 per cent when compared to the previous month, according to the latest UK House Price Index.

It might not have felt very warm so far this summer but new research has revealed that Scots are still spending an average of £517 each year as a result of the (albeit marginal) rise in temperatures, according to new research.

New figures have revealed that last month saw Edinburgh Airport register the highest number of passengers for a Scottish airport on record.

Alliance Trust Savings saw its profits hit £400,000 in the first half of 2016 from a loss of £1.1m in the same period a year ago, helped by increasing assets.

The accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed companies increased by £10 billion in just five days, from £139 billion at the end of July to £149 billion on 4 August, following the MPC vote to cut the Bank Rate from 0.5 per cent to 0.25 per cent.

Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, home of Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Homeowners who live near stadiums belonging to Scottish Premiership football teams are are experiencing a property boom, according to new figures.

Britain’s decision to leave the EU has resulted in the steepest drop in permanent job placements in Scotland since 2009, according to a survey covering July.

BDO, the liquidators of the original incarnation of Glasgow football club, Rangers, has revealed that the cost of the liquidation process of the club has risen by almost £2.2 million since April last year, hitting the overall amount that can be made available to its creditors.

David Frost The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) the industry body for Scotch producers has warned that exports of the national drink could face increased tariffs in some countries in the wake of the vote to leave the UK.