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Johnston Carmichael has partnered with Sage to offer new technology that delivers real-time, actionable, financial insight – helping scaling businesses to boost productivity and proactively manage growth. This partnership makes Johnston Carmichael the first firm in Scotland to provide and impl

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a package of measures designed to empower retail investment, strengthen wholesale markets, and secure the UK’s status as a global financial centre.

Interior designer, BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year judge and entrepreneur Anna Campbell-Jones has released her first spirit: Anna Campbell-Jones Small Batch Scottish Botanical Rum, distilled by Jacobite Distillers in Glasgow. This debut release marks her entry into the spirits market and intro

Leaders from fourteen of Scotland’s most prominent retailers have united to urge the Scottish Government to introduce a permanent business rate discount. Organised by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), the group has written to Finance Secretary Shona Robison MSP, warning that failure to act

A kind-hearted Perth farmer is preparing to exceed his own impressive target for charity giving by using his special winning recipe – dung! For 18 years, Bertha Park farmer Alistair Ritchie has given to deserving local causes by making an annual donation to Perth Silent Auction, which gets und

A new restaurant bringing the taste of mainland China to Aberdeen has found the recipe for success, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway. Luna Chinese Bistro, founded by Lasco Liu and Jue Wang, brings a rich tapestry of flavours, aromas and textures to Aberdeen’s dining scene, taki

Glencraft, a social enterprise with 182 years of history, has appointed three new trustee directors to help it continue creating jobs for people who face barriers to work. Glencraft manufactures luxury mattresses and other soft furnishing products from its facility and showroom in Aberdeen.

A £2.2 million project led by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has so far supported 90 organisations and upskilled 250 people to explore how data science and artificial intelligence (AI) can boost productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness across Scotland’s manufa

Research by property firm Rettie has revealed a rising tide of house prices in Scotland’s coastal towns, with almost half of the country’s Top 20 most expensive areas to be found in coastal communities. The East Coast dominates, with Fife and East Lothian home to 9 of the top 10 coastal

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched Binance Junior, a parent-controlled platform designed to introduce children aged six to 17 to digital assets. The initiative aims to help families build crypto savings while fostering financial literacy for a digital future.

Blackadders LLP has announced a raft of promotions in its Glasgow office. Taylor Henry has been promoted from senior solicitor to associate in the private client team and both Ethan Laing in the commercial real estate team and Natasha Connelly in residential property have been promoted from solicito

Dundee-headquartered global L&D business Insights Learning and Development has welcomed Tricia Nelson as its new global marketing, brand and sales director. Ms Nelson's appointment completes Insights executive leadership structure and an appointment of this calibre reflects the scale of their gl

The World Whiskies Awards has revealed the Taste category winners and the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2026.

The Bank of England has launched a comprehensive system-wide exploratory scenario (SWES) to assess how private markets would cope with a severe economic downturn. This exercise targets the private equity (PE) and private credit (PC) sectors, aiming to identify potential risks to UK financial stabili

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