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An evaluation and economic impact assessment carried out by economic consultancy Biggar Economics has found that the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Enterprise Fellowship programme has added almost £170 million to annual global GVA, including £77m in Scotland. The report, commissioned b

Buyers are sought for the purchase of the OYO Beveridge Park Hotel in Kirkcaldy following its move into administration. Twelve people have lost their jobs as the prominent Fife hotel closed its doors for good last weekend.

The head of the world's most famous shortbread brand, Walkers, has said that the business remains "robust" despite facing two of the toughest years in its history due to a price increase in butter.

New figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have revealed that Scottish small business confidence slid in the third quarter of 2019, reversing the surprise resurgence seen earlier in the year. In the third quarter of 2019, FSB’s Scottish Small Business Index (SBI), its measure of

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Britain are set to miss out on £3 billion in lost interest over the next year, according to new research.

A group of cryptocurrency exchanges have come together to create the Crypto Currency Council to bring clarity to the regulatory rules surrounding the trading of digital assets.

Research conducted by Brewin Dolphin has revealed that charities are not confident that funding levels will allow them to meet their objectives.

Bosses at Goals Soccer Centre, the five-a-side football pitch provider, have admitted that the £12 million blanks in their accounts could be much higher.

Coastal communities are to benefit from £7.5 million of revenue generated from the Scottish Crown Estate’s marine assets in the first year of devolved management. The new arrangement, which has been agreed with COSLA, means that 26 local authorities will receive an allocation from the ne

A bill to support the set-up of the Scottish National Investment Bank passed its first stage yesterday following a debate in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government said the bank’s primary mission will be to secure the transition to a net-zero economy as it works with businesses to id

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated and published draft directions under its Temporary Transitional Power (TTP). The TTP gives the FCA flexibility in applying post-Brexit requirements, allowing firms to transition to a new UK regulatory framework.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today reminded consumers and businesses of the insurance implications if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. The advice comes as a no-deal Brexit still appears a possibility and with the current exit date of 31st October looming.

The world’s first tartan celebrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) has been created and presented to the United Nations (UN) in New York. The project is designed to help promote the goals worldwide and demonstrate Scotland’s support for the aims, using all 17 colours of the UN&rsq

HSBC UK has today launched a £650 million lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. The fund is part of its commitment to help businesses realise their ambitions for growth and navigate Brexit.

Business leaders from across Scotland have come together to share their stories and inspire young people as part of National Inclusion Week. On Wednesday, representatives from KPMG, Martin Currie, PwC, Royal London Group, Investment2020 and Aberdeen Standard, spoke to over 100 S4 pupils at St.