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Virgin Money and Scottish Agritourism have joined forces to launch a new business plan skills support programme, designed to support the continued growth and resilience of Scotland’s agritourism sector. This initiative recognises the increasingly important role agritourism plays for farming bu

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published the pass rates for the December 2025 exam sitting, marking the largest volume of exams undertaken since December 2021.

Addleshaw Goddard has completed its move to a landmark building in the heart of Glasgow city centre as it targets continued growth in Scotland.

Scotland's fintech cluster has more than doubled in size in the past five years, from just over 120 firms in 2020 to more than 260. FinTech Scotland, which is marking its eighth anniversary, has welcomed the figures, which they say confirm Scotland's position as one of Europe’s most dynamic an

The Scottish Government has announced its latest fiscal plans in its 2026-2026 Budget, branding it as as a "budget for families". Prioritising immediate support for households while introducing future reforms to property taxation, the proposals focus heavily on supporting the NHS, enhancing public s

Bridgepoint has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Interpath, the former restructuring division of KPMG, in a deal that values the advisory business at approximately £800 million. This acquisition represents a significant exit for HIG Capital, which originally bought the unit from the Big

Scottish manufacturers are preparing for a wave of M&A and fresh investment in supply chain resilience in 2026, according FRP Advisory. Of the Scottish manufacturing senior decision makers polled for FRP’s new report The Manufacturing Agenda, nearly a third said they expect their boards to

Edinburgh entrepreneur and investor Veenoo Sharma has been appointed advisor on Diaspora Entrepreneurship and co-chair of the India–Pakistan Initiative at the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN) — a role focused on championing female entrepreneurs globally. Born and raised

First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the FCA. Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.

Elaine Muir, currently head of finance, has been appointed as Fife Council's executive director of the wider finance & corporate services directorate. She will take up post in March 2026 when current director Eileen Rowand retires.

The Bank of England has launched a comprehensive system-wide exploratory scenario (SWES) to assess how private markets would cope with a severe economic downturn. This exercise targets the private equity (PE) and private credit (PC) sectors, aiming to identify potential risks to UK financial stabili

Annette Menzies, Glasgow-based business recovery partner at Dains Accountants, has been appointed interim liquidator of Euthenia Products Ltd.

Scottish Widows has begun trialing new AI software which will enhance its advertising output, and ensure transparency and clarity for customers. The insurance, pensions and investments firm, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, has just launched a six-month pilot with leading FinProm platform Adcl

Muckle Media, the first PR agency in Scotland to achieve B Corp status, has been recognised as one of the country’s top 50 fastest-growing businesses. Ranking 40th in Scotland in the UK Fast Growth Index, it stands as the only communications consultancy to make the regional list.

Edinburgh-based AI and data consultancy Optima Partners has secured investment from Growth Capital Partners (GCP) to accelerate its expansion across the UK and Europe. The transaction facilitates a successful exit for early investor BGF, which first backed Optima in 2022. The deal delivered a 4x ret