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Edinburgh has replaced Brighton as the highest-ranking UK city outside of London for foreign direct investment (FDI) attractiveness, according to law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell. A quarterly report by the law firms, which incorporates the latest analysis by the Ce

The co-author of Labour’s ‘partnership plan’ for business has said that the UK government “needs to move faster” to communicate its investment plan. Iain Anderson FRSA, co-founder and executive chairman of H/Advisors Cicero, told the ICAS CA Summit 24 that businesses we

Twelve innovative young companies have successfully completed Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) latest accelerator programme, committed to amplifying sustainable innovation and decarbonisation solutions. Part funded by Scottish Enterprise and delivered by Skillfluence, the MSIP Accele

New research has revealed that 44% of people with at least one child under six years old have increased their saving in the past two years. However, according to Scottish Friendly, the number reduces as the age of the child increases.

The UK economy barely grew in the third quarter of 2024, registering a meagre 0.1% increase, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This marks a significant slowdown from the 0.5% growth seen in the previous quarter and places the UK sixth in the G7 growth league.

Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael of FRP Advisory have secured a buyer for an at-risk spirits label manufacturer, saving 16 jobs. Ms Elliot and Mr Carmichael were appointed as joint administrators of Renfrew-based Spirit Label Solutions Limited on 8 November 2024.

Canadian investment firm Avialliance is set to acquire AGS Airports, owner of Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Southampton airports, in a deal worth approximately £1.53 billion. Avialliance, the airports platform of Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), will take over from the Ferrov

Blackadders has posted a 6% rise in profit and 1.4% growth in turnover, for the combined income its law and wealth management operations, in the latest fiscal year (2023/24), as it positions itself to make the most of AI integration and to hit growth targets. The combined turnover for Blackadde

Enquiries from prospective homebuyers and newly agreed home sales in Scotland have risen at their fastest rate in several years, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

Wbg has warned that budget changes are setting the stage for a harsh blow to employers, with implications that could shake the foundations of many industries. With the current Employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC) rate of 13.8% set to rise to 15% in April 2025, Craig Allison, associate dir

Glasgow-headquartered pensions and SIPP provider @sipp has appointed Josh Legg as business development manager as the firm presses ahead with its growth strategy. Mr Legg, who has 12 years of experience in the SIPP and SSAS industry, has joined @sipp to support advisers in navigating the complex ret

Vishal Chopra, who took over from James Kergon as senior partner for KPMG in Scotland, has revealed a new-look senior leadership team. Mr Chopra now oversees a team of more than 900 people across KPMG’s offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. He stepped into the role after having most rece

Wbg has opened a new office in Prestwick to offer expert business advice to local companies. Located at 104 Main Street, the office is serviced by a dedicated senior team which includes business advisory director Andrew Flinn. The team will be supported by the Wbg partner group who are looking forwa

Almost a third (31%) of Scots are putting away more money now than they were two years ago, according to Scottish Friendly. The Family Finance Tracker, conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) on behalf of Scottish Friendly, provides a comprehensive examination of the savin

The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders has grown to £288,071 during August-October 2024 – a 5.3% year-on-year increase – according to ESPC. The Borders saw its average rise 9.5% to £229,480, while Edinburgh’s average jumpe