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New research published today by mutual insurer Royal London has found that large numbers of people working past state pension age could be paying unnecessary tax on their state pension.

Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has advised Pinacl, a provider of ICT infrastructures encompassing the IoT, smart buildings and cities and major fibre optic networks, on its acquisition of Glasgow-based Boston Networks supported by private equity fund Aliter Capital LLP. The deal brings

The advent of 5G technology could supercharge Scotland’s economy by up to £1.12bn per year by 2025 – but the opportunity could be missed because industry leaders still do not know enough about the benefits of investing in the technology, according to new research from Barclays

Business leaders from across Ireland are to join their peers in Scotland at a series of events designed to build meaningful business alliances that will make it easier for companies to build their capacity to trade between Scotland and Ireland. The inward trade mission is supported by AIB GB, Amoss,

The Edinburgh office market has experienced a surprisingly positive start to the year, with 202,500 sq ft of take-up for Q1 2019, according latest research from commercial property consultancy CBRE. This is 49 per cent higher than the 135,842 sq ft transacted for the same period in 2018, largel

Fast-growing Glasgow-based motor finance business CarMoney is celebrating a first year of operations that has left it planning to more than double its sales force as it makes strong inroads into the wider UK market. The used car finance broker, which was launched in 2016, is split into a retail

The first three months of the year saw the average selling price of properties in east central Scotland saw a 3.4 per cent year-on-year increase, rising to £238,315.

The City of London Planning and Transportation Committee has passed a resolution to grant planning permission for The Tulip. Foster + Partners’ new public cultural attraction called The Tulip will be sited next to 30 St Mary Axe, also known as The Gherkin.

Edinburgh-based investment specialist SRA Ventures has launched plans to create a unique take on a modern, environmentally-friendly, mixed-use business village in Linlithgow – the first of its kind in Scotland. With a proposed new development at the Mill Road Industrial Estate, SRA i

While London remains the UK’s main hub for international finance, industry export growth in several of the country’s regions and nations has been faster than in the capital over the past five years.

The Liquidroom in Edinburgh is set to double its capacity with the opening of a new warehouse venue and bar, after securing a funding package from Barclays.

A fifth-generation working family farm in Fife has launched a craft malting business after securing a £500,000 funding package from HSBC UK. Crafty Maltsters, which operates from A. Milne and Sons Farm on the outskirts of Auchtermuchty, has used the funding to purchase the equipment needed to

Liz Cameron, director & chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has been named as the 'Scottish Business' representative to advise the UK Government on strategic trade policy issues, including future trade agreements. SCC's participation in the group is part of its commitment to rai

Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds Banking Group has launched a new suite of features to its mobile banking apps to help customers stay connected to their finances. Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers will be able to receive mobile notifications which can be customised to track their spen

Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England has told an audience in Glasgow this week that Brexit has already been a major factor in stifling the growth of Scotland’s economy. Speaking to an event for charities and voluntary groups, including Barnardo’s Scotland, the West of Scotlan