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Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures released today by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). In 2022, the value of Scotch Whisky exports was up 37% by value, to £6.2bn. The number of 70cl bottles exported also grew b

Scottish salmon sales reached £578 million during the calendar year, making it the UK’s biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have revealed.

The UK technically dodged a recession at the end of 2022, however the outlook is bleak as growth is expected to remain close to zero during 2023, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. In December, GDP fell 0.5% following growth of 0.1% in November which resulting in GD

Last year 35,158 new companies were registered in Scotland, a record high according to Inform Direct's Review of Company Formations. The figure represented a 3% increase on the previous year's formations bringing the total number of registered companies in Scotland at the end of 2022 to 280,990. Dur

Your awful ex can now 'almost literally' be full of rubbish, by having a bin truck named in their honour with the help of a UK waste company.

Acumen Financial Planning has won the New Model Adviser award (Scotland and Northern Ireland) for the fifth time. The awards took place last night (9 February) at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, in London, where the financial planning experts were recognised for the impact they have had on client

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has urged the government to review “unfair” repayment interest rates, with taxpayers facing late payment bills from HMRC up to 17 times higher than what is returned to those who have overpaid. HMRC generally charges interest on late payment at t

A canvass of views from Alliance Trust’s team of nine stock pickers underlines the challenges when looking for growth or value or both in 2023.

Stephen McGowan, a specialist in licensing law, discusses the Scottish Government's current proposals to ban the advertising of alcohol in Scotland. The Scottish government’s current consultation on restrictions around alcohol advertising and sponsorship has attracted considerable attention. I

Aberdeen house prices have decreased -0.8% in Q4 indicating a slight downward shift in the local market against Q3 2022, but also show a "degree of resilience", according to the latest Aberdeen Housing Market report.

Advanta Wealth, the wealth management company which has offices in Glasgow, Esher, Dundee and London, has announced a three year partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA).

New analysis has shown Scottish households have lower levels of financial wellbeing than those in the rest of the UK as one-in-five households (21%) in Scotland are currently living in serious financial difficulty.

Global strategic real estate advisor, Avison Young, has made two senior appointments to its building consultancy and land and development teams. Stewart Taylor joins as a principal to lead and take forward the land and development function in Scotland, while Iain King joins as lead director of a 15-

Innovatium, a Scottish low carbon technology company, has been awarded a grant worth £360,000 under phase 9 of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF).

Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission have published their latest report on the public sector gender pay gap setting out to highlight good practice and areas where further action is needed.