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According to the latest data from the Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs, hiring conditions across Scotland deteriorated at the start of the second quarter.

The UK government is considering an update to the Direct Recovery of Debts (DRD) legislation that would enable HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to seize cryptoassets from businesses evading tax.

Wylie & Bisset, accountants and business advisers, has announced a trio of promotions that sees tax director Shehzad Ashaq promoted to associate partner together with the promotions of Matthew McDermott to senior manager and Laura Caulfield to manager within the burgeoning Business Advisory Serv

Mortgage approvals in the UK increased significantly to 52,000 in March, up from 44,100 in February, as per the Bank of England's Money and Credit report.

Johnston Carmichael has expanded its leadership team with the addition of technology risk and assurance expert Stephen Harrison, as part of the firm's growth strategy. Mr Harrison, who brings over 22 years of experience, will work across the company's 14 UK offices. He will be a key member of the au

Despite a fall in construction activity at the start of 2023, surveyors in Scotland are predicting sector growth for the first time in almost a year while another survey has highlighted a rebound in repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) work for construction SMEs. A net balance of -6% of S

Two in five businesses (38%) have seen an increase in the number of employees taking long term sick leave due to mental health related illness since the pandemic, according to PwC research.

A recent study has revealed that a theoretical investment fund generated by ChatGPT is significantly outperforming the average of the UK's 10 most popular funds.

Lloyds Banking Group has reported a pretax profit of £2.3 billion for Q1 2023, surpassing analyst expectations and marking a significant increase from the £1.5bn in Q1 2022.

Natwest Group has reported a Q1 pretax operating profit of £1.8 billion, significantly surpassing analysts' expectations of £1.6bn and marking a more than 50% increase from the £1.2bn recorded during the same period last year.

A bumper team of 50 walkers from accountancy and business advisory firm, Johnston Carmichael, will be lacing up their walking boots and taking to the streets of Glasgow to take part in the Kiltwalk this weekend. This is the biggest contingent of staff members at Johnston Carmichael to date to sign u

Recent TSB data analysis revealed a significant increase in gambling transactions among its customers between 2020 and 2022. The number of customers making more than four bets a day surged by 45%, with 8,100 customers engaging in this behaviour. The number of people gambling for more than four days

The Scottish Building Society has reaffirmed its commitment to Scotland's high streets by unveiling its revamped Galashiels relationship centre on Bank Street, part of a nationwide investment in its physical branches. CEO Paul Denton joined staff and local members in celebrating the refurbishment, w

St Andrews-based impact investment firm Eos has added to its portfolio and team following a record year of activity in 2022. Investee companies are up to 18, with the latest investment in Edinburgh-headquartered robotic rehabilitation specialist Bioliberty during Q1.

Financial mutual Scottish Friendly has reported record sales of £47.7 million APE for 2022. Total sales increased from £46.9m in 2021 to £47.7m in 2022. Although sales of Scottish Friendly’s own-brand investment ISAs decreased by 22% to £14.3m, protection sales increase