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UK government borrowing soared to £83.8 billion in the first five months of the fiscal year, the highest for this period in the last five years.

Inheritance tax (IHT) is on course for a record-breaking year, with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collecting £3.7 billion in the first five months of the 2025/26 tax year – around £200 million more than the same period last year.

As Scotland’s Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) marks its 10th anniversary, property firm Rettie’s research team has calculated that LBTT revenue has reached a total of £4.6 billion, with over one million total returns received.

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

Scottish company insolvencies fell by 7% in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, with a total of 95 businesses collapsing. The figure was comprised of 47 creditors' voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 43 compulsory liquidations, and five administrations. The overall insolvency rate for the 1

The Royal Mint has rolled the dice on nostalgia, announcing a collectible 50p coin to celebrate nine decades of MONOPOLY. In partnership with the game's owner, Hasbro, this marks the first time a board game has been celebrated on an official UK coin.

The UK government has announced £150 billion in new US investment in the UK, timed to coincide with President Donald Trump's state visit.

Gordon and MacPhail, the Elgin based, family-owned whisky specialist, has appointed Mark Geary as chief executive. Mr Geary has recently been serving as interim chief executive and will now lead the key focus on driving strategic brand growth internationally and strengthening the company’s com

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 7-2 to hold interest rates at 4%, citing persistent inflationary pressures. In a dual decision, the committee also announced it would slow the pace of its quantitative tightening (QT) programme in response to febrile market condit

Tweed Wealth Management has acquired the personal finance consultancy The James Boyd Practice. The deal marks a significant step in the firm's expansion strategy, which has seen the firm merge with five businesses over the past seven years, and brings its total assets under management closer to the

Toolden Limited, an online retailer of power tools and hardware, is set to secure its future in Ellon with the purchase of its previously rented premises, thanks to a £675k loan from Royal Bank of Scotland. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Toolden has evolved from an outbound

Women exit from their businesses for 25% less than their male peers on average, wealth management firm Evelyn Partners revealed at its latest ‘No Diversity, No Deal’ event in Glasgow last night. Business founders, investors and advisers from across Scotland gathered together at The Ivy o

Freeths has announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2025. Turnover rose by 14.8% to £166.8 million, an increase of £21.5m compared to the previous year and overall profit climbed to £59.4m, an increase of 13% from the previous year.

Aberdeen’s share of Scottish commercial property deals has reached its highest point in years, as buyer and vendor expectations in the Granite City move closer together, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The commercial property consultancy’s analysis of Real Capital Anal

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