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Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, UK Agricultural Finance (UKAF) has continued lending and has had a regular flow of loans completing.

UK firms are ready for a gradual reopening of the economy but will need continued, adaptable government support during a phased return to work, according to the latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker.

Results from the latest  ACCA UK and The Corporate Finance Network’s (CFN) SME Health Tracker have found that 61% of firms that made enquiries for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) are still awaiting a response, with just 4% progressed

A round-up of business news from across Scotland featuring: Royal Dornock Golf Club's delayed construction plans, Reactec's new social distancing solution, an East Neuk fisherman's new business launch, WL Gore's staffing success, Wemyss Properties' new Glasgow flats approval and Good-

RICS has called on the Scottish government for clarity on when the house buying and selling process can restart as it suggested house prices will be 4% lower when the market reopens.

Insurance market Lloyd's of London has said that it expects coronavirus-related claims to cost it between £2.5 billion and £3.5bn, marking biggest payout since the 11 September 2001 attacks in the USA.

In the video below, Lauren McIlroy and Robbie Gordon of Anderson Anderson and Brown (AAB) explains how having a Virtual Finance Function (VFF) in your business can reduce overheads, increase profits and improve decision-making.

A Scottish pharmacist has become one of the youngest pharmacy directors in the country to own a chain of stores following a loan from Unity Trust Bank. Mark Feeney, has worked his way up from employee to owner of A G Bannerman Ltd after originally serving his ‘Pre-Reg’ pharmacist placeme

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has highlighted that figures released by the Scottish Government have revealed that the volume of cash reaching firms is slowing further than already highlighted last week. The Scottish Government has released figures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is confirming a series of temporary measures today to help customers who hold insurance and premium finance products and who may be in financial difficulty because of coronavirus. Following a short consultation, the targeted measures being implemented require fi

A pair of stilettos worn by Amy Winehouse and handwritten lyrics by Bono are among the most sought-after items in an auction being run by Island Records to help raise funds for charities during the coronavirus outbreak.

Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Limited, a fund managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments, has announced a dividend increase for its stakeholders for the 11th consecutive year.  The announcement comes as the fund published its annual results which indicated another positive year for the fund, as its

Donald McNaught and Matt Henderson of Johnston Carmichael have been appointed joint nominees for a proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) on behalf of three companies in the David Urquhart Group; David Urquhart (Travel) Limited, David Urquhart Transport Limited and Hart Hotels Limited. Three C

Stewart Pennington, partner at Johnston Carmichael, has urged Scottish food and drink businesses to review suitable options to avoid closing for good amid the coronavirus pandemic.  As businesses in England begin to get back to work, the future remains uncertain for Scottish firms.

A local authority has become the first in Scotland to adopt a “radical” economic model to plot a way forward now and post COVID-19.