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Begbies Traynor has added 34 years of Scottish insolvency experience to its team in Glasgow with the appointment of George Lafferty as director. Mr Lafferty joins the professional services firm from another Glasgow insolvency firm, where he was insolvency director. He has previously held senior posi

The Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee has launched a call for views on the Scottish Government’s Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill. The proposed legislation which aims to recognise digital assets as property in the eyes of the law will be scrutinised by a Holyrood Commit

Businesses feel misunderstood by government and are unprepared for net zero as last quarter’s tentative recovery in activity stalls, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde. The latest edition of its quarterly Scottish Business Monitor, which surveyed ove

Scotland's equity investment market has demonstrated strong resilience during the first half of 2025, with university spinouts proving a key driver of activity, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The bank’s annual Nations and Regions Tracker revealed that in the first si

With a projected £50 billion shortfall in public finances and a pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, speculation is mounting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may turn again to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reform when she makes her autumn budget statement on 26 November, writes Emma

Paul McDougall, associate partner and insolvency practitioner at Wbg, has voiced strong concerns about the impact on ordinary households and small businesses of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) restarting its controversial direct recovery of debts (DRD) programme. The DRD programme allows HMRC to tak

Finance veteran Martin Gilbert has championed North-East Scotland as a "generational economic opportunity", urging global investors to back its pivotal role in the energy transition. Speaking ahead of the Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh, the Revolut chairman highlighted the region's vast poten

Gold has surged past $3,900 (c. £2,900) per troy ounce, continuing its historic rally in 2025, surging past previous record highs and now approaching the psychologically significant $4,000 (c. £2,980) per ounce mark. This ascent is driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, uncert

Glasgow's citizens, communities and businesses are being offered the chance to invest in the city's action on climate change.

St Andrews' Old Course Hotel has reported a pre-tax loss £890,000 amid rising revenues, but saw its net liabilities more than double to £9.1 million following increased borrowing from its American parent company, Kohler.

Average monthly mortgage payments in Scotland have fallen by over £140 since the end of last year, signalling improving affordability in the housing market. According to Rettie, the average payment stood at £1,057 at the end of the second quarter of 2025, down from over £1,200 in l

Space Solutions, a workplace design consultancy with specialist capabilities in design and fit out, has moved to employee ownership, with 100% of the business now held in trust. In line with its values of teamwork, accountability and creativity, the company’s leadership team has taken the next

Cox & Co, the Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage, has been acquired by Casa Group, one of the fastest growing property groups in the north of England. The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence

Faced with the recent UK government tax changes and further anticipated changes in the upcoming Budget, long-term, diversified investing is the most reliable method for wealth creation compared to holding cash or property, writes Adrian Murphy. With the Budget set for the end of November, it seems a

Simply Asset Finance has announced a major milestone in Scotland, having now delivered £150 million of funding to SMEs in the region since first opening its Scottish office in 2022. Simply has observed strong momentum in Scotland supporting over 900 Scottish businesses to date across key secto