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The growth strategy of Wbg to double its fee income to £30m in three years and £50m in five has fuelled a record trainee intake, investment in career development and a targeted recruitment drive across its business. Last month saw a doubling of the normal trainee intake joining the firm,

The UK government is faced with a future of difficult tax choices, with an increased likelihood of tax rises to combat mounting public spending pressures and sluggish economic growth, according to KPMG.

Scottish Building Society has renewed and expanded its partnership with Edinburgh Rugby for a further two years. The Society, which has proudly served as Edinburgh Rugby’s main club partner for the past four years, will now extend its backing to cover both the women’s and an expanded pro

More than 30 trainees have taken up roles with Glasgow-based accountancy firm Armstrong Watson, marking its largest intake of Level 4 apprentices to date. The business, which was ranked 29th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2025, has a long commitment to nurturing future tale

Charities and social enterprises across Inverness and the Highlands are being invited to a dedicated funding event aimed at helping them secure resources and expertise to grow their community impact. Taking place on Thursday, 25 September at Eden Court, Inverness, the session will bring together loc

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to the government’s landmark package of consultations on the future of the UK’s sustainable finance framework. ICAS has urged stakeholders to actively contribute their feedback since the June launch of the highly ant

The Sheriff Appeal Court has refused to allow the director of a liquidated company who was also the director of a creditor of that company to act as lay representative for the latter after finding that he was not a suitable person to act as the defender’s representative. Pursuer Colin Hastings

Economists predict the Bank of England will hold UK interest rates at 4% until at least early 2026, as policymakers remain cautious amid persistent inflation and a weakening economy. The Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep the base rate unchanged at its meeting on Thurs

Edinburgh’s Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club, home to the award-winning Energy Gym, has secured a £100,000 loan from leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to expand its fitness facilities and capacity for new members.

Wbg has launched a new technology services offering to support its client base of UK SMEs. As part of its growth strategy and investment in technology solutions to enhance the client experience, the launch of Wbg Technology Services, in partnership with its information and communication technology s

The potential takeover of Aberdeen's Wood Group by the Dubai-based conglomerate Sidara is set to generate more than £100 million in fees for City advisers, even as the deal risks collapse.

Businesses could be at risk of failure to prevent fraud if they don’t meet new compliance requirements, a senior accounting professional has warned.   David Houghton, head of forensic accounting at Azets, gave the warning after the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT A

Port Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging Group has promoted Andrew Rennie to finance director as it strengthens its board for a new period of growth. Mr Rennie joined McLaren from Coretrax, the oil and gas global innovation leader enabling efficient and sustainable well lifecycle solutions, wher

Ben Zielinski and Sophie McNally say the UK government's proposed overhaul of payment practices could rebalance the landscape in favour of small businesses. Late payments have long undermined small businesses. According to the government, they cost the UK economy an estimated £11 billion annua

A bookkeeper has been jailed after stealing from her employers for a fifth time. Natalie Taylor, 42, was given a four and a half year sentence when she admitted embezzling £90,000 from a machinery supplies firm.