Search: robot

Gavin Black Manufacturers in Scotland are optimistic about prospects for growth in the coming year, despite experiencing increasing difficulty in recruiting workers with relevant skills and a significant drop in the number of businesses currently exporting, which fell from 50 per cent in 2016 to 36

John Hawksworth The UK could boost GDP by £43 billion if it reduces the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) to match Germany, the best performing EU country and equivalent to a GDP increase of around £7,500 per 18-24 year old, according to estimates in PwC’s la

Angela Mitchell Scots have felt the least effects of government spending cuts, with 77 per cent saying they had felt “not very much” or “no impact at all”, a new survey carried out for Deloitte has found.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N53DzL3_BHA Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince has announced plans to build a futuristic city spanning three countries, costing £381 billion and run entirely on alternative sources of energy.

Dene Rowe A new artificial intelligence insurance lawyer that its creators say will handle avoidable litigation cases, providing insurers with transformative speed and ease of service; handing the power back to handlers and reducing cost in the process, has been launched.

Jamie Grant New research shows that 76 per cent of manufacturers in Scotland are confident about Britain’s ability to compete in the international marketplace over the next five years.

Maggie McGhee Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have an "unprecedented opportunity" to drive business growth as champions of the adoption of new technologies, but letting the chance pass them by means risking losing competitiveness and their relevance amid a fast-moving digital landscape, the Associat

Kevin Ellis The number of UK CEOs expecting the global economy to improve over the coming year has more than doubled, according to PwC’s 21st annual CEO Survey published at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Chris Horne (Image: Ashley Coombes) Scotland’s next generation of entrepreneurs are being urged to enter a competition that offers substantial cash and mentoring support, and which has just launched in Scotland for the first time.

Less than half (45 per cent) of executives are confident in their own digital skills and ability to lead their organisation in the digital economy, while just 16 per cent believe their talent pool has enough knowledge and expertise to deliver their digital strategy, a survey conducted by Deloitte h

Winners of The Converge Challenge 2018, Peter Orrell of the James Hutton Institute The most innovative business ideas emerging from Scottish universities have been showcased through the Converge Challenge 2018 ‘Ready Steady Pitch’ competition.

Kent Mackenzie Deloitte has strengthened its senior team in Scotland with the appointment of two new partners - fintech and analytics specialist Kent Mackenzie and the leader of its oil and gas transaction services team, Shaun Reynolds.

John Hawksworth Learning lessons from Iceland and New Zealand could help Scotland improve its golden age employment rate and boost its performance across the 12 UK regions, according to PwC’s latest Golden Age Index.

David Milroy Glasgow-based investment house Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s most active private equity houses, has completed a £1.6 million investment in BioAscent Discovery Limited (“BioAscent”), an integrated drug discovery services business.

Scottish independent IT recruitment specialists Be-IT have posted impressive financial results, with gross profit up by 55 per cent and revenue by 40 per cent over the past twelve months.