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Smaller businesses in Scotland are the most likely to say they struggle to access finance among the UK’s devolved nations, according to new research from the British Business Bank in conjunction with Business Gateway. The Scotland SME Access to Finance Report 2025 found that 42% of respondents

A Stirling tour operator using traditional Scottish folk music as a way of enticing tourists to visit Scotland is expected to reach £1.5 million turnover after the owners received specialist advice from Business Gateway.

HNH has bolstered its Edinburgh deal advisory team with the appointment of Sean Parr as associate director and Tom Parker as assistant manager. Both join from Deloitte, reuniting with former colleague Roger Mayor, who became a partner at HNH a year prior.

Inflation tracked by the UK's consumer prices index (CPI) increased by 2.8% in the year to February 2025, a reduction from January's 3.0%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure was marginally below market forecasts of 2.9%. Core CPI, excluding volatile items, rose by 3.5

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has joined forces with advanced technology accelerator STAC to supercharge Scotland’s nascent deep tech startup scene.

The Bank of England has maintained the base interest rate at 4.5% as concerns grow over the impact of trade conflicts on economic growth. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) faced a difficult decision, balancing a slowing economy against persistent inflationary pressures. The vote was split, with ei

Global investors have significantly increased their allocation to UK stocks, reaching the highest level since June 2021, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) latest Global Fund Manager Survey.

Gold prices have reached a historic high, exceeding $3,000 (c. £2,320) per ounce on Friday. This milestone reflects the metal's enduring status as a safe-haven asset in a period of significant geopolitical and economic instability. The surge marks a substantial rally, with gold prices increasi

Scotland's Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) encountered significant financial pressures throughout 2023/24, according to a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator. The annual analysis of audited financial statements reveals that while overall liquidity remains robust, and RSLs have secured

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues. Gurjit Pall, an experienced Glasgow-based immigration lawyer, has started work as a partner today to lead the new service. With more than a decade of experience

Scottish business confidence has experienced a significant uplift, rising 11 points to 53% in February, according to the Bank of Scotland's latest Business Barometer. While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down three points at 50%, their

One of Scotland’s trade bodies has demanded immediate action to lift Scotland’s £1 billion self-catering industry from crisis, blaming the Scottish Government’s repeated failure to reform its flawed short-term let regulations wreaking havoc across Scotland. The Association of

With a seemingly never-ending increase in legislation, entering the buy-to-let market can seem a daunting prospect, but Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, explains that there are long-term advantages for those willing to enter the market now. With details being revealed that rent controls will end

Bruce Cartwright CA, CEO of ICAS, has responded to Holyrood's approval of The Scottish Government's 2025-26 Budget, describing it as a "short-term fix" lacking a long-term tax strategy and a clear reform roadmap for public services. The budget includes £21.7 billion for health and social care,

The Cyber and Fraud Hub has helped hundreds of individuals protect themselves from financial loss since launching last July. The hub has assisted 228 people through its helpline and fraud triage service, been involved in £8 million worth of fraud investigations and recovered or prevented &poun