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Scotland’s tax authority collected over £707 million in Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Scottish Landfill Tax (SLfT) during 2017/18, an increase of £74 million compared to 2016-17, according to Revenue Scotland figures.

Dublin continues to be the most popular choice for Brexit relocation for financial services firms, with 21 firms having committed to relocating staff or operations to the Irish capital since the Referendum, new data from EY has revealed.

Ann Johnson Business Women Scotland and Women’s Enterprise Scotland have included Aberdeenshire-based finance director Ann Johnson among those shortlisted for this year's Scottish Business Woman of the year award.

Iain Henry and David Mackay MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers, which also has offices in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Greenock, has recently opened an office in Aberdeen with the appointment of director Iain Henry.

Caroline Gardner The Auditor General has reported to the Scottish Parliament that NHS Highland and NHS Ayrshire and Arran face significant financial challenges, which are likely to persist for years to come.

Property developer London & Scottish Investments is on course to launch its new £10 million Wallneuk Retail Park in Paisley in three months time, bringing up to 120 retail jobs to the town with more to come when the last remaining unit is let.

Atria One, Edinburgh (Image: Deka) Independent UK law firm, Burges Salmon, has today announced that it has secured leased office space at Atria One in Edinburgh’s Exchange business district, next door to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

They might spend most days sealing important deals, but this Friday (5 October), Edinburgh’s top business leaders and influencers will instead spend a day in the dog house.

Jim McCormick The City of Edinburgh Council has appointed an independent chair to lead a new commission which will shine a light on and recommend ways to address poverty in the capital.

Luxury Scottish cashmere brand, Hawico, is continuing to invest in international retail expansion and brand development after securing a seven-figure funding package from HSBC.

Northern Star Business Awards 2018 Martin Gilbert, co-chief executive of Standard Life Aberdeen, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at last week's Northern Star Business Awards for his outstanding contribution to the region.

Edward Bruce and Mark Richards of Bruce Stevenson Bruce Stevenson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker, has acquired Turriff-based regional player Youngson Insurance Consultants on the back of a record financial year that it said closes out its most recent 5-year growth plan.

Aerial of Port of Tilbury Forth Ports Limited, one of the UK’s largest port groups, has announced today that Arcus European Infrastructure Fund has agreed to sell its shares in the company to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”).

Investment in innovation, good employment opportunities, the creation of a skilled workforce, and more opportunities for young people, were some of the issues identified by respondents to a Scottish Government consultation, as being key to the future success of the new enterprise agency for the Sou