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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is urging the UK Government to act now and use this Spending Round to lay the groundwork for the UK’s long-term future. The business group said the COVID crisis makes it even more important that the Government takes key decisions and implements its

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Eight non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) ahead of its launch in the final quarter of 2020. Fiona Hyslop, the cabinet secretary for economy, fair work and culture, today announced the appointment of Tracey Ashworth-Davies, Carolyn

Kevin Ellis, the chairman of PWC has warned that auditors will find it “harder than ever” to determine whether companies can continue to trade and that their accounts are free from fraud or errors as tougher COVID-19 restrictions come into force this winter. Mr Ellis, who has headed PWC

Simon Poole, co-founder of the North Berwick-based employee-owned business Jerba Campervans, discusses why the employee ownership model should be considered as a viable option in a post-COVID world. In times of true crisis, we see widely accepted norms crumble.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has extended its offering of payment deferrals for mortgage and consumer credit customers for the next six months.

Employee-owned North-Berwick-based firm Jerba Campervans has been awarded the Good Business Charter (GBC) confirming its place as one of the UK’s most ethically-minded businesses. To be awarded the accreditation, Jerba had to demonstrate how its ethos applied throughout its business, from livi

Economy secretary Fiona Hyslop has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ensure the lowest paid furloughed workers are properly supported through its new Job Support Scheme (JSS). The JSS will replace the existing Job Retention Scheme from Sunday. Ms Hyslop has warned that the change will cut the inco

Across Scotland, cash machine withdrawals between April and September fell by 52% compared to the same time last year, according to new data published by LINK - the UK's main cash machine network. From April to September, consumers took out £2.5 billion less than they did in the same peri

The private, public and third sectors must urgently form a taskforce to help the millions of people facing serious debt issues caused by COVID-19, according to insolvency firm Carrington Dean. The call comes as the UK braces itself for the fallout of furlough and new restrictions while the pressures

A free event dedicated to Scottish family businesses, hosted by Royal Bank of Scotland, has kicked off this week, exploring how a strong and resilient business can be built in the current climate. With a mix of live panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and a variety of supporting thought

HMRC has been accused of making fewer arrests on white-collar tax dodgers due to a lack of resources and criticism about it being too “trigger happy”.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has publicly censured Perth-based insurer Aviva for making an announcement concerning certain preference shares which had the potential to mislead the market. The FCA has ruled that Aviva's announcement on March 8, 2018, concerning its preliminary year-end

TSB has introduced new mortgages for first time buyers, making it easier for young people to get a mortgage - so long as they have a 15% deposit. On Friday, the lender revealed a range of mortgages for first-time buyers which use an easier stress test than for home-movers. A stress test is a calcula

From November 2, Scottish firms that are required by law to close due to COVID-19 will be eligible for grants of either £2,000 or £3,000 every four weeks for as long as the restrictions last. Businesses which can remain open, but are directly constrained by the measures, will be eligible