A police investigation into alleged Covid-19 breaches in Downing Street has led to 20 fines – and a warning that more could be on the way. The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation into the UK's so-called "partygate" scandal months after it first emerged that parties and other gatherin
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Highland-based Caley Timber and Building Supplies has laid the foundations for further success and guaranteed the future of more than 20 jobs with a switch to employee ownership. Caley Timber and Building Supplies was established by Donald John Morrison in 2003, and with depots in Inverness and Uist
Smaller businesses in Scotland have the greatest understanding of the language and information on emissions and green issues in the UK, according to a new study commissioned by the British Business Bank. Only around two-fifths (39%) of Scottish respondents said they felt the language, terminology an
Millions of UK bank account holders are putting themselves at a much greater risk of fraud by ignoring crucial warnings provided by the Confirmation of Payee (CoP) service, according to new research by Lloyds Bank. When sending money online to someone that hasn’t been paid before, Confirmation
A new initiative has been launched to support young entrepreneurs in Scotland who are thinking of setting-up companies with a social or environmental purpose. The Inclusive Business Models Project draws together case studies from a variety of Scottish business leaders who have chosen to divert from
Aberdeen-headquartered developer and operator of environmental technology solutions SEM has announced the appointment of Adrian Morley as its new chief financial officer (CFO), as the business is poised for significant global growth. Adrian Morley will play a critical role in ensuring that the busin
Glasgow-based fintech Guiide has appointed Michael Power, former CEO of Delta Financial Systems Ltd, as its new non-executive chairman. Having previously founded, grown, and scaled up Delta Financial Systems from a startup to its sale in 2020 to ASX-listed Bravura Solutions, Mr Power's expertise in
Adaptive Surveys, an Aberdeen-based survey business launched at the start of the year, has already secured more than £200,000 in contract wins in the first month of trading. The firm, which is owned by Jamie Watt, is already working with several clients and has a further 30 projects in the pip
BGF has successfully exited its investment in Edinburgh-headquartered care provider CSN Care Group (CSN).
Businesses have less than a week to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Value Added Tax (VAT) becoming mandatory for VAT-registered businesses on 1 April, HMRC has revealed. MTD helps taxpayers get their tax returns right by reducing common mistakes as well as saving time managing their tax aff
Andrew McNamara, head of business services & outsourcing for Scotland at BDO LLP, discusses the impact of short-termism on Scottish firms. Scotland has a rich business history. It’s a country ripe with entrepreneurial talent, ambition and drive, and every day I see first-hand the exciting
FinTech Scotland, the cluster management body, has announced a new strategic partnership with NCR Corporation, a leading enterprise technology provider to further advance innovation for financial institutions. The partnership builds on NCR’s strong innovation track record as a software and ser
The Artisanal Spirits Company, the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, has seen its gross profits increase by 27% to £11.2 million in the 12 months to 31 December 2021.
With more than two weeks remaining in its first equity crowdfunding campaign, Matugga Distillery has passed its ambitious fundraising target of £300,000. The UK’s first Black female-owned distillery has welcomed more than 200 new shareholders who have bought into the company’s plan
The abrdn Charitable Foundation (aCF) and UNESCO have today announced a three-year partnership to promote environmental sustainability through research and education with the goal of developing innovative solutions to environmental problems. As the first financial services company to enter into a pa

