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Barclays CEO CS Venkatakrishnan has seen his pay more than double to £10.5 million, up from £4.6m in 2023. This substantial increase coincides with a 24% rise in the bank's annual pre-tax profits, reaching £8.1 billion. The profit surge was driven by a rebound in investment banking

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The UK economy has defied predictions of contraction, registering 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a 0.1% decline. Growth was driven by the services sector, which

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The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has named Dr Peter Williams, group technology director and head of investor relations at INEOS, as the new chair of its governing board. Dr Williams brings over 40 years of experience in the chemicals industry to the role and will support IBioI

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the UK government to collaborate with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to establish a robust regulatory framework for sustainability assurance. This call follows the FRC’s publication of its final report from the Assuranc

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Legal and business services provider DWF has made 15 promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. Key promotions include Caroline Coyle and Danny McClymont, both elevated to director in Glasgow. Within the firm's insurance practice, Maggie Keir (Edinburgh), Harriet Tooley and Rachel Heathcot

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Deloitte's UK office has distanced itself from its US counterpart by reaffirming its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) targets. Richard Houston, head of Deloitte UK, assured staff that the firm remains "committed to our diversity goals" and will continue annual reporting on inclus

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