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M&D Green Group, one of Scotland’s largest independent pharmacy operators, has acquired a new store in Musselburgh using seven-figure financial backing support from HSBC UK.

Audit Scotland's latest briefing paper has found that the coronavirus pandemic will have significant consequences for public spending in Scotland now and well into the future. Analysis of the financial implications of the pandemic and the uncertainty it has brought notes that more of the Scotti

Edinburgh-based Zumo, the cryptocurrency wallet and exchange platform, has appointed Dagmara Aldridge as its first chief operating officer. Dagmara Aldridge assumes her post immediately and brings over 15 years of leadership experience across the payments, financial services and FinTech sectors. Dag

Just one-easy access savings account in the UK now beats the inflation rate marking another blow for families amid the current economic recession.

Edinburgh’s office market is in a strong position to weather the UK’s first recession in 11 years, according to analysis from Knight Frank.

Three young accountants with Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy firm Meston Reid & Co are celebrating a series of exam successes. Abbie Watson, who joined the chartered accountancy practice in August 2019, became the latest member of staff to bolster her qualifications when she passed two midd

Over 10,000 UK SME owners have applied for a single £10,000 Business Boost grant from insurer Simply Business, as the coronavirus continues to take its toll financially on small businesses. 

Adrian Murphy, head of Glasgow-based wealth management firm Murphy Wealth, has been appointed to the board of MND (Motor Neuron Disease) Scotland. His role will be to assist the charity in achieving its many objectives. MND Scotland’s work includes fundraising, research and providing physical,

Gilson Gray has revealed that in the last twelve months it has been involved in the restructuring, selling and refinancing of multiple portfolios, totalling in excess of 300 properties worth over £23 million. The firm, which took over Coulters Letting in 2019, has looked to help investors reap

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to see business lending grow by 14.4% this year surging to the highest level in 13 years, according to an EY ITEM Club Interim Bank Lending Forecast.

Employment law, HR and health & safety specialists Law At Work has recorded a 425% increase in redundancy enquiries as the potential impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Scottish unemployment begins to show. A total of 383 businesses contacted the firm to discuss the process for laying off staf

Scotland’s leading responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed three senior non-executive directors in support of its new ten-year strategy to build an impact economy. The appointments of Claire Treacy, Sheila Fazal, and Collette Norval, will support the delive

Brodies LLP has continued to make progress for the year to 30 April 2020, reporting a 7% increase in turnover to £82.0m (2018/19: £76.9m). This amounts to 20% growth in the last two years and marks the tenth consecutive year of progress for the firm. Profits before partner distributions

Glasgow-headquartered fit-out and M&E specialist Morris & Spottiswood recorded an increase in turnover and profitability last year despite "challenging market conditions". The company's turnover increased to £82.6 million from £82.4 million while profit after tax and before divid

Major retail property owner Legal & General has changed its leasing model from one of long-term leases to flexible terms that see rent linked to store performance. The financial services group is implementing the model across its £4.5 billion UK portfolio.