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Following the stage three vote in Holyrood to pass the Scottish Budget Bill for 2026/27, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has warned that the budget fails to deliver meaningful change or tackle Scotland’s underlying economic challenges. Chris Barber CA, CFO at ICAS, sa

An Edinburgh-based digital and web services start-up is building a successful future after its founder turned to Business Gateway for support at a critical moment, following two years of significant personal and professional hardship. Power On Web Design, founded by Martin Kay in October 2024, provi

Edinburgh-based sour beer producer Vault City is on track for its best-ever year, with turnover expected to reach £10 million in the next two years despite the slowdown across the craft brewing sector.  The specialist brewer reported that sales surged 38% year-on-year between April and De

Scottish salmon has solidified its position as the UK's premier food export, reaching a record valuation of £828 million in 2025. Growth of more than 18% was seen in Asian markets, with particularly strong demand in China and Vietnam, as Scottish salmon continues to be recognised globally for

Edinburgh-based entrepreneur John McClarey, founder of corporate charity sports events company Business Fives, is to appear on an upcoming episode of Dragons’ Den. Business Fives was founded in Scotland a decade ago by Mr McClarey without seed investment, starting as a single charity sports ev

The global economy is expected to grow at a reasonable but not particularly exciting pace again this year, supported by easier monetary policy, fiscal stimulus in key economies and the continued artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but important downside risks remain in a volatile and unpredictable gl

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has issued an urgent plea to political candidates ahead of the May Holyrood election, warning that current tax laws are penalising the preservation of the nation’s historic architecture.

The Scottish Government has confirmed it is moving forward with plans to issue its first sovereign bonds during the 2026-27 financial year. Speaking at an event at Scotland House London, First Minister John Swinney announced the initiation of procurement processes to appoint banks and legal advisers

A pre-tax profit of just over £1 million has been posted by Dean’s of Huntly for the year ended 30 June 2025, marking a significant turnaround for the premium shortbread manufacturer after consecutive years of losses.

The country’s leading entrepreneurs have joined forces with the publication of an “Entrepreneurs Manifesto for Scotland”, setting out a practical programme to help grow the economy by up to £20.2 billion in five years and support the creation of more than 100,000 jobs. The ma

A home-based food business in Perthshire is carving out a name in the local takeaway sector after receiving support from Business Gateway.

VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors (VITA) has marked the conclusion of its 2025 Charity of the Year partnership with Sepsis Research FEAT, the UK’s only charity dedicated exclusively to funding sepsis research, by raising, nearly £7,000 to support its vital work. Throughout the year, VITA&r

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out new growth measures for 2026 including supporting UK-issued stablecoins to provide faster and more convenient payments. To enable firms to experiment with the issuance of stablecoins, the FCA will open its regulatory sandbox for safe testing and to s

Christmas shoppers on London’s Kensington High Street were treated to a festive surprise today as tennis legend Andy Murray made a special appearance in a magical window display by Walker’s Shortbread at Whole Foods Market’s UK flagship store. In a playful twist, the tennis champio

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has warned that the City of Edinburgh Council’s decision to use Visitor Levy funds to build affordable homes risks breaching the law and could be open to legal challenge. On Thursday, members of the Council’s Housing, Homelessness