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Blackadders LLP has reported a period of strong financial performance, with combined turnover of the law firm and Blackadders Wealth Management LLP hitting a milestone £20.2 million, a 19% increase from the previous year. This growth was significantly outpaced by a 46% surge in group profits,

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has returned a £3.5 million operating profit for the year to 31 March 2025, up £300k from the previous year, and, in the current financial year, has already achieved its annual operating target in the first six months to September 2025. Overall, in the last 18 m

Grant Thornton International Ltd has posted global revenues of $8.5 billion (c. £6.3bn) for the financial year ended 30 September 2025. This figure represents a 6.1% growth in constant currency (5.9% in USD) compared to the previous year.

The Insights Group Limited has posted an operating profit of £12.3 million for the 2024/25 financial year, alongside a robust turnover of £88.9m. Over the past year, Insights has advanced its purpose-led strategy, investing in world-class “human-skills” learning experiences a

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed changes to simplify its rules and lower costs for insurers, while maintaining appropriate levels of protection for smaller commercial customers.

In this edition of our Just A Minute Q&A series, we speak to Russell Wardrop, CEO and co-founder of Glasgow-based training and facilitation firm KWC Global. I was an architect and after dinner speaker turned academic who fell in love with teaching professionals how to communicate and influence.

AAB has recruited Andrew Webster as a virtual finance partner in the firm's Aberdeen office. Mr Webster's appointment strengthens AAB's virtual finance function, which supports businesses across all aspects of the finance function from day-to-day transactional work to senior strategic finance helpin

Whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company Ltd has announced the internal promotion of Paula Gaffney to the role of finance director. Ms Gaffney, a Port Glasgow native, steps into the role following her successful tenure as company accountant at the firm.

Scottish Building Society has been recognised at the 2025 Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) Awards, winning the prestigious Judges’ Award.

Embrace Steel Group has appointed Glasgow-based Ross McAdam as its new chief executive officer. Mr McAdam, who joined the UK firm as chief financial officer earlier this year, succeeds Martin Kelly, who will remain with the business in a non-executive capacity to support the transition.

A Deloitte survey has revealed that UK Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are facing a dual threat of soaring operating costs and record-high concerns over the nation's competitiveness.

Souter Investments, the private equity focused family investment office, has announced its backing of Duke Street in its acquisition of McAvoy, a provider of high-quality modular buildings and social infrastructure. McAvoy marks Souter’s seventh deal with Duke Street, following its recent co-i

Scotland’s Global Investment Summit has been hailed as a huge success, with at least £10 billion of new spending unveiled alongside plans to turbocharge green energy finance. The event, organised by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the City of London Corporation, brought together

Hexa Finance has appointed Lindsay Porter as senior growth advisor for Scotland, marking the latest step in the firm’s expansion. Mr Porter brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial finance, having held senior roles with some of the industry’s biggest names. He spent the past

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has announced a 22.8% rise in profits to £4.9 million, up from £4m the previous year, navigating what it describes as "highly competitive and challenging" market conditions. In its 150th anniversary year, the Glasgow-based company maintained