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Scotland’s economy experienced a modest expansion in the three months to February 2026, with onshore GDP rising by 0.2%. This followed a marginal increase of 0.1% in the preceding three-month period ending in January. While monthly figures for February showed slight growth of 0.1%, this repres

A Luton entrepreneur who built a £2 million business from discarded doors is set to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise – while standing in a skip, the very place his company began.

MCR Pathways has partnered with the Grant Thornton Foundation to expand mentoring support for young people across the UK, with colleagues from the professional services firm volunteering as mentors on the charity's award-winning programme delivered in schools, further education and community settin

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on scrapping rules that govern the publication of research during initial public offerings (IPOs), in a move designed to make London a more attractive listing venue and reduce friction in the capital-raising process.

In a significant boost for Scottish startups, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has announced a new partnership with the University of Edinburgh to combine entrepreneurship expertise. The new partnership will build on the existing close relationship between Scotland’s largest bank for business and

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is convening a summit with the heads of UK banks this Wednesday to address the economic fallout from the war in Iran. The Chancellor has invited executives from Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Santander UK and Nationwide to the meeting, which will include figures such as Na

Glasgow City Council is owed nearly £89 million in unpaid business rates, a figure that has grown sharply in recent years. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request by The Herald, show the council has billed £1.4 billion in non-domestic rates, or business rates, acro

The Bank of England could deliver two interest rate cuts before the end of the year, but only if a resolution to the conflict in Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz materialises within weeks, according to Peel Hunt's chief economist Kallum Pickering. Mr Pickering described current market

ICAS has revealed the 35 leading Chartered Accountants aged 35 and under who make up its CA Rising Stars class of 2026, celebrating talent from across the global profession.

New data from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce shows nearly half of firms (48%) are concerned about business rates – the highest level in the last five years. The findings from SCC’s Q1 2026 survey highlight growing pressure on businesses from rising fixed costs, with business rates rap

Scotia Homes has reported a pre-tax loss of £7.9 million for the year to June 2025, more than triple the £2.6m recorded in the previous year. The Ellon-based housebuilder has been hit by a sharp downturn in the new-build market and the costs of a major restructuring programme.

Armstrong Watson has been shortlisted an accolade at the British Business Awards, featuring special guest George Clooney in a star-studded ceremony in Edinburgh on 30 April 2026. The business, which employs over 800 staff and was named in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work in 2025, is the o

Household names and global giants of business will compete alongside innovative UK SMEs and family businesses at this year’s British Business Awards, which feature special guest George Clooney. The shortlist for the British Business Awards 2026, in association with Royal Bank of Scotland-owner

Henderson Loggie has announced the retirement of Alan Davis, partner and head of VAT, who will step down on 31 March after a 43‑year career in tax and more than two decades with the firm. Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s leading VAT specialists, Mr Davis has been a steady and influential

Money Advice Scotland has launched its ‘Adviser-Only Helpline’ campaign, encouraging service providers and creditors to provide dedicated contact routes for accredited money and debt advisers.