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A new study of the filth found on bank notes circulating around New York City has allowed researchers to reveal just what is lurking on the notes in our pockets.

David Duffy The health of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in three years, according to Clydesdale Bank's SME Health Check Index, a new quarterly economic index compiled in association with economics consultancy - Centre for Economics and Business Re

Fraser Sime Business confidence in Scotland fell in the last six months, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Bank of Scotland, based on data gathered after the snap election had been called.

Levels of financial technology (FinTech) adoption among consumers has surged globally over the past 18 months and is poised to be embraced by the mainstream, according to the latest EY FinTech Adoption Index.

The Scottish Government could use devolved powers to help close the gender pay gap, and boost Scotland’s economy, according to a Holyrood committee report.

Roger Mullin About 30,000 tax haven firms will be forced to reveal the identities of their owners following a campaign by The Herald newspaper.

Victoria Nixon SafeDeposits Scotland is celebrating its achievement of a a record £80 million in tenancy deposits as it approaches the five-year anniversary of taking its first deposit.

Allan Clow (no tie) and John Irvine. Bancon Group has appointed Allan Clow as managing director of its homes business.

Derek Mackay Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said he is open to reexamining the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) bands in a move that could save homebuyers thousands of pounds. Ministers had previously remained firm on LBTT bands but Mr Mackay has now said he is willing to increase the u

Most middle-aged office workers now spend as much time sitting down as older pensioners, according to a new report from the University of Edinburgh.

Royal Bank of Scotland has revealed that it is slashing 443 UK jobs dealing with business loans and transferring the roles to a workforce in India.

David Watt Collaboration with business is becoming increasingly crucial for Scotland’s cultural sector – but most cultural organisations still find it challenging to forge successful partnerships with businesses, according to new research.

A shopkeeper threatened with legal action after he called his shop “Singhsbury’s” has changed it — to “Morrisinghs”.

Anne O’Keefe Scottish building firm UBC Group, which fell victim to the downturn in the construction industry more than five years ago, collapsed owing creditors £3.5 million, administrators AlixPartners have revealed.

Nichola Stugeon, First Minister of Scotland (centre), with Stuart Irving, global President and CEO of Computershare (third left), Neil Francis, Operations Director at Scottish Development International (second left) and other Computershare staff during the First Minister’s visit to the company’s