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The total value of decrees against businesses rose in 2018 compared to the previous year, but the total value of decrees against companies - the generally larger incorporated businesses - dropped to the lowest annual figure on record, according to figures released today by Registry Trust. There were

Scottish companies raised £100m in venture capital investment in 2018, with almost half (£47m) raised by healthcare companies, according to the latest Venture Pulse report, a quarterly analysis of global investment trends published by KPMG. The report shows that across the UK, despite on

Rents in Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) have continued to rise with an increasing number of families now living in privately rented homes. In its latest report, property letting portal Citylets said a 5 per cent year-on-year increase during the final quarter of 2018 was

Over half (59 per cent) of Scottish manufacturers remain optimistic about the future growth of their businesses but acknowledge that there are a number of challenges that lie ahead. The results of the latest manufacturing and engineering survey conducted by Henderson Loggie, in conjunction with MHA

Brian Milne and Eileen Blackburn of accountants and business advisers French Duncan LLP have secured the sale of Port Glasgow-based Moelle Interlok Packaging Limited a day after being appointed joint administrators. The business and assets have been sold to McLaren Packaging and all 62 emp

BT Group is responsible for generating £1 in every £110 produced in the Scottish economy, according to an independent report published today.

Digital banking services provider Cashplus has announced the launch of the UK’s first payment card made from a new type of degradable PVC, offering its customers a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic PVC debit and credit cards.

Latest industry data for January has indicated a renewed loss of momentum for the UK service sector amid Brexit uncertainty, with a decline in incoming new work reported for the first time since July 2016.

Defying the uncertainties of Brexit, Alison Gilson, partner and head of the corporate team at Shoosmiths in Edinburgh has described transactions by her department throughout the period late November 2018 – January 2019 as “exceptionally busy".  The most recent of eight corporate com

The latest Fintech M&A Market Report from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisor, Hampleton Partners, has revealed that 2018 witnessed the highest level of global investment in fintech start-ups on record, with a total disclosed transaction value of $30.8 billion.

Glenrothes-based accountants Eden Fyfe have boosted their team with two new recruits, Ruth Boyd and Sheree Chalmers. Ruth Boyd has joined as business support manager.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today launched a beta version of an online calculator, which works out consumers’ likely financial entitlements if they are unable to work due to illness or injury. ‘Percy The Protection Calculator’, which is still in development, is a

The number of restaurants in Scotland going bust last year increased by 86.3 per cent, according to new analysis of the sector by accountants and business advisers French Duncan LLP. The firm has analysed official Insolvency Service statistics and found that annual restaurant failures increased from

A long-established Dundee-based construction company, Land & Building Services Limited, has been placed in administration with Derek Forsyth and Blair Milne, partners with Campbell Dallas, appointed joint administrators. Founded in 1990, Land & Building Services provided a broad range of ser

The Duke of Buccleuch is to step down as chairman of the group representing his family's business interests. The Duke announced he is to step down at the beginning of March shortly after his 65th birthday.