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Edinburgh has reclaimed its position as the top UK city outside London for foreign direct investment (FDI), surpassing Greater Manchester, according to a new study.

The Supreme Court has held that professional advisory fees totally around £2.5 million incurred by an investment firm in connection with the sale of a loss-making business could not be deducted as expenses of management under section 1219 of the Corporation Tax Act 2009. Centrica Overseas Hold

Employers should think ahead in preparation for the biggest changes to UK workplace laws in almost 30 years, Scottish lawyers have advised. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed that his Labour government will start to introduce a raft of new legislation affecting everything from parental

Caitlin Armstrong takes a look at what B2B businesses can learn from the fashion industry. Fashion brands are consumer-facing so have nothing to teach business-to-business brands – right?

Assetz Capital, a lender in the SME commercial property and residential development sector, has completed a £5 million commercial mortgage to refinance the ibis Styles hotel in Glasgow. David Hehir, the relationship director at Assetz Capital who led the deal, said: "I was delighted to be able

Aimee Gibbons delves into Superdry's plans to implement a restructuring strategy involving store closures and rent reductions, discussing the legal and operational aspects of this process and its implications for other struggling retailers. Following the woes of The Body Shop and Ted Baker chai

Concerns are mounting that Edinburgh will not be able to accommodate performers and visitors to its world-leading festivals this summer due to the impact of short-term let regulations.

Investment in Scotland’s commercial property market has experienced a notable rebound during Q1, as inflation comes under control and a cut to interest rates looks more likely, according to analysis from Knight Frank.

Mark Sterritt, director at the British Business Bank, discusses the organisation's £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland, and its aim to provide financing options for small businesses and entrepreneurs across Scotland in an effort to address regional imbalances in access to capital. A

EY has identified the Energy Profits Levy as a hindrance to investment, leading Aberdeen to experience the slowest economic growth in the UK, with an anticipated average GVA growth rate of 0.8% from 2024 to 2027.

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is spearheading a new £62 million investment fund aimed at supporting small businesses in England and Wales, boosting local jobs and economic activity. Many small businesses access finance from socially motivated lenders such as Com

British Growth Fund (BGF) has marked another successful year in 2023, with its Scotland and Northern Ireland team delivering five profitable exits and injecting £33 million into the local growth economy. In total, BGF backed 44 new businesses and invested £430m across the UK and Ireland

In a challenging conclusion to 2023, Scottish retailers faced a disappointing December as sales figures revealed a decline in real terms.

Heating, Plumbing & Parts (HPP), a Scottish supplier, has grown its status as one of Scotland’s principal distributors in the plumbing, heating, and bathroom sector, following support from Business Gateway. The company's trajectory has seen significant expansion since its establishment in

Creating businesses with environmental and societal impact has been the resounding motivator for this year’s Converge Award winners. At the 13th annual ceremony, Scotland’s springboard for university founders recognised spinouts and start-ups which are set to transform society, people an