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Scottish-headquartered AAB has launched a new Manchester office as part of ambitious plans to build a business serving scaling businesses across the North West, while growing to employ over 200 people. Launching at the landmark No.1 St Michael’s development, the move represents a significant l

Monumental, the Amsterdam-based tech company automating construction with robotics and software, today announced a $32 million Series B led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from existing investors Plural and Hummingbird.

Cooper Parry Wealth (CPW) has taken the next step in its UK growth strategy with the appointment of Darren Lees as relationship partner, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Scotland. The appointment builds on CPW’s plans to expand nationally through strategic investment in people, acquisit

Beatson Cancer Charity has announced the launch of Yellow Yogis, a brand-new fundraising initiative set to bring thousands of people together for a large-scale yoga event at Glasgow’s SEC on September 13th.

Business failures in Scotland have increased, with 39 companies filing for administration in the first six months of 2026 – up from 31 during the same period in 2025, according to analysis by national law firm Shakespeare Martineau. Analysis of data from The Gazette Official Public Record show

Recent reforms to England and Wales' Debt Relief Order (DRO) system have significantly expanded access to debt relief, with the removal of a £90 application fee driving the biggest increase in uptake, according to a review by the Insolvency Service.

Fraser Wilson has been appointed as PwC’s new market leader for Scotland. Two new Edinburgh-based partners have also been announced by the company.

Nationwide has underlined its commitment to Scotland as it expands its presence at Glasgow’s largest office building. From spring 2027, Nationwide will take a further two floors of office space at 177 Bothwell Street - bringing the total to five - with around 3000 staff based there as it grows

A new inquiry into the affordability and sustainability of Scotland’s tax and spending plans has been launched.

Women in Scotland are highly involved in household finances, with more than eight in ten (86%) actively involved in managing daily finances but are less likely to take the lead on the longer-term decisions that shape future wealth, according to new research from St. James’s Place (SJP).

Aberdeen Group is expecting a record second quarter for its direct-to-consumer investment platform interactive investor (ii), underscoring the growing importance of the business to the asset manager's long-term growth strategy. Ahead of a roundtable event with investors and analysts on Thursday, Abe

The UK government hopes to encourage more people on to the property ladder with the launch of its First Time Buyer (FTB) ISA. Available to those aged 18 or over, there will be no upper age limit, recognising that the age at which a first home is bought is rising.

Financial disputes do not always arise from complex lending structures or security arrangements. Sometimes they emerge from something far more fundamental: whether a contractual obligation to pay has actually become due. An issue which recurs in banking and finance transactions concerns the relation

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, with policymakers opting for caution as they assess the impact of recent energy market volatility and inflationary pressures. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep Bank Rate on hold at its June meeting, although two members ba

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) held steady in May, rising by 0.2%, the same rate as in May 2025.