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HSBC is reportedly considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs globally as part of a medium-term restructuring plan that would see the bank lean heavily on artificial intelligence to reduce its headcount. According to Bloomberg, chief executive Georges Elhedery is exploring the use of AI to streamline bac

Deloitte's UK head of tax is poised to become the Big Four firm's next UK chief executive after emerging as the sole candidate in a partner vote prompted by a major structural overhaul.

Businesses across Scotland are being encouraged to strengthen their cyber resilience at a forthcoming joint event hosted by BTO Solicitors LLP and Net-Defence. Taking place on Thursday 2 April 2026 at the AC Marriott Glasgow, the event, “Strengthening Cyber Resilience”, will bring togeth

Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd. (PAFS) has been named Best Financial Advisers to Work For at the 2026 Professional Adviser Awards The awards, held at The Brewery in London on 18 March, are now in their 21st year, recognising excellence across the advice sector.

Scotland’s £1 million plus home sales were down in 2025 to 478, dropping 7% from 514 in 2024, as economic uncertainty, proposed ‘mansion taxes’, and the disproportionate impact of higher transaction taxes impacted the £1m plus market. Edinburgh topped the list with 234

Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) delivered stronger financial results in 2024/25, but significant pressures on cash and short‑term liquidity continue to affect parts of the sector, according to new analysis from the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Seven housing associations are to share a further £43 million for a loan-based programme that will help deliver more homes. The Charitable Bonds scheme provides loans to Registered Social Landlords, with the interest on repayments being re-invested in affordable housing.

iLivestock, the award-winning livestock management platform from Fife-based agri-tech company Duradiamond Software Ltd, is accelerating its commercial growth following a £750,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland via appointed fund manager, The FSE Group.

Ithaca Energy, the North Sea oil and gas producer, has said it could approve development of the controversial Cambo oil field west of Shetland within months, buoyed by the sharp rise in crude prices following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran.

Moment Stays, part of Malyon Group, a boutique hospitality and property business, is targeting UK-wide expansion after securing £2 million in guest revenue since opening just over a year ago.  The high-quality aparthotel provider, which currently operates a portfolio of properties in Edin

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, with all nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting unanimously to keep borrowing costs on hold – a level of consensus not seen since the Covid pandemic. Kevin Brown, savings expert at Scottish Friendly, said: “The wor

Planning and development consultancy Lichfields has relocated its Edinburgh team to larger premises as the business continues to grow its presence in Scotland.

Work on Center Parcs’ new village in the Scottish Borders got officially underway yesterday when first minister John Swinney planted the first trees on the site. Mr Swinney was joined by schoolchildren from the Borders as well as Center Parcs’ CEO Colin McKinlay as afforestation began at

Loganair has made aviation history by becoming the first commercial airline in the UK to operate an all-electric aircraft across its network, marking a landmark moment for low-emission flight in Europe. The airline completed the milestone in partnership with BETA Technologies, an American electric a

Gross operating profits, occupancy and room rates of Scottish hotels rose in January, but there’s uncertainty ahead for the industry amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to RSM UK. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, showed that while gro