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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.

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Scotland’s self-catering sector is sounding the alarm as new data from the ASSC Autumn Barometer Survey reveals a sharp fall in business confidence and a dramatic slump in forward bookings, with mounting fiscal pressures compounding industry challenges. Drawing on responses from 444 self-cater

Aberdeen Investments has expanded its residential portfolio with two real estate acquisitions in Tokyo. This expansion comprises WORVE Yokohama Isezakicho, a newly completed build-to-rent property, alongside a portfolio of 29 residential properties across some of Tokyo’s most sought after dist

More than 7,000 companies, business leaders and workers have now signed a public letter urging the UK government to fast-track its new North Sea fiscal regime, amid growing concerns over thousands of avoidable job losses. The letter – which has gained support from First Minister John Swinney a

WeDO Scotland has announced its expansion in Glasgow with the establishment of a new west coast advisory board. This marks a significant milestone as WeDO Scotland broadens its reach to better support, champion and connect established entrepreneurs and business leaders across Scotland’s vibran