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Barclays has reported a 17% rise in first-half ​profit before tax to £6.1 billion, beating analysts’ forecasts and kickstarting what is likely to be a bumper reporting week for the sector.

Applications open today for the free, eight-week programme built to close the gap in capital, support and exposure holding back some of Scotland's most promising founders. Round One is Scotland's Investment Readiness Programme for pre-seed technology startups. The programme’s founders believe

Blair Milne, Glasgow-based Corporate Insolvency Partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, discusses the latest Scottish corporate insolvency figures published this week. While the fall in corporate insolvencies is an encouraging sign, it would be wrong to interpret the

Almost half of UK workers are not confident their pension will provide a comfortable retirement. The gap in pension confidence was highlighted in new research from digital workplace pension provider Penfold.

The number of Scottish companies falling into insolvency remained broadly unchanged year-on-year in June, according to the latest official figures from Companies House.

Businesses and individuals in England can now benefit from a new professional development route that builds the accounting and business skills needed to advance careers and support organisational success. Through its partnership with the UK’s largest professional education provider BPP, the In

The UK economy returned to growth in May, with official figures showing output edged higher despite mounting pressure from higher energy costs linked to the conflict in Iran.

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to buy PayPal Holdings for $60.50 a share, a deal that would value the payments giant at more than $53 billion, Reuters has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Barratt Redrow has responded to shareholder pressure by replacing the bulk of its dividend payout with a £400 million buyback in a bid to boost its flagging share price. The housebuilder said its depressed stock market value means the buyback programme makes better use of its capital.

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.