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Lanarkshire-based Iain Potter Construction (IPC) is anticipating an increased workload amid the current coronavirus pandemic after the firm secured a has secured a six-figure CBILS loan from Bank of Scotland to help it stave off the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. 

A round-up of business news from across Scotland featuring: Alpha Solway's visor production for the NHS, Edinburgh Gin's new Gin Fizz, Smarter Grid Solutions' £20 million R&D milestone, Sunamp's £50,00 grant from Innovate UK, Pneumagen's £4m invest

The coronavirus lockdown has damaged the confidence of Scottish businesses so badly that 61% fear they will go bust despite government support, according to a new survey of Scottish businesses conducted by Scotianomics. More than 400 companies, working across 17 broad sectors, took part in the

Thousands of small businesses say they are firefighting immediate concerns such as cashflow pressures and resuming operations safely ahead of lockdown lift, according to the latest research from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The partnership study with The Corporate Fina

The coronavirus lockdown is helping to accelerate take-up of digital banking services amongst consumers in Scotland, with many feeling more confident about using online and mobile channels, according to new research from Virgin Money. 

Andrew Findlay, the finance director at easyJet, is to step down from the company in May next year.

More than £35 million of Venture Capital (VC) was invested into Scottish start-ups in the first quarter of 2020, ahead of the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown, according to KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse survey. The figures, compiled by Pitchbook, reveal that eighteen deals were secured in Q1 2

Perth-based insurance company Aviva as seen a 28% increase in sales of life insurance reaching £12.3 billion in the first quarter of this year. The firm issued an operating update today which revealed that it had a 'solid first quarter of trading' with general insurance sales rising by 3%

Over 90% of rural business owners in Scotland are confident they can reopen their business while safely adhering to social distancing measures, according to a new survey by Scottish Land & Estates (SLE).

The average SME in Scotland has lost 39% of their income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from specialist bank Aldermore.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals which will continue support for customers who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 65% of Scottish businesses have reported a drop in turnover outside of the normal range between April 20 and May 3.

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Global real estate advisor CBRE is urging the Scottish Government not to delay the planned business rates revaluation in 2022 following the UK Government’s announcement to postpone the 2021 revaluation in England. CBRE said it is aware that a deferment of the Scottish 2022 Revaluation and

Audit, tax and consultancy firm RSM has urged Scottish directors to act in the best interest of stakeholders warning that if they do not, they could be found personally liable.  Company directors are working hard to keep their business up and running and ready to get back to more normal trading