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Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) issued a warning yesterday that an increasing number of people may be being sold debt solutions that don’t work for their circumstances. CAS made the claim in response to the latest quarterly figures released yesterday from Accountant in Bankruptcy, which show a

Scottish agriculture charity RSABI raised over £50,000 at its annual Great Glen Challenge event with support from Bank of Scotland and RBS. The popular event has raised over £350,000 in recent years with support from over 500 rural competitors, representing over 130 company teams si

The number of Scottish companies entering into administration, receivership or liquidation has decreased by almost 35 per cent in the last quarter, according to new analysis by KPMG. There were a total of 158 corporate insolvency appointments in the three months to 30 September 2019 – dow

Shawbrook Bank has launched its new savings operation in Scotland. The new savings team will be based in Shawbrook’s Glasgow office where it will join the existing 60 staff from the regional business centre, as well as the bank’s operations, payments, IT and marketing teams.

A three-part series into the growing pension scheme bills faced by plumbers in Scotland begins in The Herald today.

A third (34%) of adults in Scotland say they do not save any money, according to new research conducted by the Bank of Scotland.

Shares in Scottish companies listed on the FTSE continued to lag the wider index in the third quarter of 2019 as their AIM (Alternative Investment Market) counterparts made a partial comeback, Brewin Dolphin analysis has found. Brewin Dolphin found that Scottish organisations listed on AIM

Scottish mid-market dealmaker Hall Morrice Corporate Finance Ltd has joined forces with the UK advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts as part of its strategic growth plans. The partnership will give the Aberdeen team access to Dow Schofield Watts’ national and international network of corporat

Glasgow plant, tool and equipment hire firm GAP Group has posted record annual profits and turnover of £200 million. The firm, which is also celebrating its 50th year in business this year, saw profits rise after making concentrated efforts at diversification.

Running a socially responsible enterprise is good for society and good for business, the University of Dundee entrepreneurs will hear from a local CEO. Caroline McKenna, CEO of locally-based Social Good HQ, will present the next in the latest series of Entrepreneurial Masterclasses organised by

Edinburgh-based fintech company Sharein has revealed plans to expand its staff by 40 over the next year. Sharein's team currently stands at 28 but its promise to recruit more staff follows the recently announced launched its Shareinpay offering.

East Killbride-based pharmaceutical wholesaler Target Healthcare Group has received a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. The firm has said it will use the funding to boost its domestic and international business and increase its staff.

Johnston Carmichael’s construction and property incentives team advised on a record £290 million of commercial property projects last year. Among the notable projects it supported were the Radisson RED Hotel in Glasgow, the Glenrinnes organic gin and vodka distillery near Glenlivet and a

Business advisory firm Grant Thornton has expanded its Growth 365 service in Scotland with the appointment of two senior industry experts Nicola Thomas and Vikki Macleod. Nicola Thomas is a food and drink industry expert who joins Grant Thornton with 20 years’ experience of advising and mentor

Scottish Widows has reversed its stance on a claim that it does not offer stocks and shares Isas to anyone over the age of 74, telling a potential customer he had been given the wrong information when his attempt to invest with the business was refused. Retired engineering lecturer Bob McFarlane had