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Plans have emerged for a major new hotel development at one of Glasgow’s most prominent city‑centre locations. A proposal is being marketed that could deliver around 170 bedrooms on a landmark site at the junction of Argyle Street and Jamaica Street – described as one of the city&rsquo

Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden Bank has made three senior hires as it continues to scale up its personal banking service south of the border. Liz Williamson, Ian Noke and Claire Lattin have joined as banking directors to serve the banking needs of clients across the North & Midlands.

Pre-tax profits of £5.4 million have been recorded by First Tech Limited, an Aberdeen-based engineering and marine group, alongside a record turnover of £72m for the year ending 30 April 2025. Despite a challenging market environment, the group achieved a 26% increase in turnover compare

As the UK grapples with the retirement savings challenge, and young people stare into a cost of living and employment crisis, Aberdeen Adviser has recommended the UK government close the gap between the Junior SIPP and the Junior ISA annual allowance, by raising the Junior SIPP allowance. Aberdeen A

Glasgow-headquartered Wbg has appointed Keith Miller as partner, head of indirect tax, based in its Manchester office. With more than 30 years of experience, most recently as Northwest VAT Partner at Azets, Mr Miller was also a VAT specialist at Deloitte, led KPMG’s M&A VAT offering across

Pre-tax profits at Kirkcaldy-based food distributor Fife Creamery have surged by 57% to just over £2 million for the year ending 30 September 2025. The dairy distributor, which has operated in the Kingdom of Fife since 1957, recorded a pre-tax profit of £2,004,913, up significantly from

Business failures in Scotland reached 4% of all UK administrations in 2025, making it the ninth-highest region for corporate insolvencies, according to law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 67 businesses in the region entered administration last year. Across the UK, 1,631 companies filed for ad

Scotland’s shopkeepers found little cause for celebration this festive season, as trading figures revealed a stagnation in sales during the crucial Christmas period.

AG Barr has announced the immediate departure of Mark Allen OBE as non-executive chair and director of the multi-beverage business behind brands such as Irn-Bru, Rubicon, and Boost. Mr Allen is stepping down to dedicate his attention to his recently extended role as executive chair at Hilton Food Gr

Jacqui Gale MBE, Luke Logan, Cameron Murray, Stuart Patrick CBE and Greig Rooney have been appointed to the board of Scottish Enterprise. The five new members were appointed to the board by Kate Forbes at the beginning of the year and will serve until 31 December 2028.

Social entrepreneurs and charities that are changing society for the better have the chance to become one of Scotland’s Changemakers in 2026. Run by The Hunter Foundation (THF), the programme looks for exceptional social enterprises or charities that are making a proven social impact and are s

Thousands of taxpayers opted to ring in the New Year by organising their finances, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealing that 54,053 people filed their self-assessment tax returns over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Just prior to the Christmas break, the Employment Rights Bill was finally approved and given Royal Assent. The UK government plans to phase in the majority of the changes over the next two years, writes Catriona Aldridge. Here are some of the key headline changes that will impact employers under the

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWIT) has convened a shareholder meeting for 20 January to address a renewed challenge from New York hedge fund Saba Capital Management. The trust, managed by Baillie Gifford, is strongly urging investors to reject Saba's proposal to oust the current board and i

Addleshaw Goddard has announced the high-growth technology businesses selected for its 2025 AG Elevate programme. Three of this year’s cohort of 10 are based in Scotland.