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Deloitte has revealed plans for the creation of a unified Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) firm following a successful partner vote. Scheduled to launch in June 2026, this regional powerhouse will consolidate 16 participating firms across more than 80 countries. While individual firms will mai

Five pioneering Scottish space-data firms have joined forces with Danish partners to develop critical environmental solutions through a £150,000 Scottish Enterprise Innovation Challenge, which followed on from the first ever Space Scotland Nordics Summit.

Quantcore, a University of Glasgow spin-out, has raised £2.5m in seed funding to create a sovereign supply chain for quantum hardware, as the UK races to build domestic capacity in technologies critical to national security and economic competitiveness. The round was co-led by PXN Ventures, Bl

Aberdeen-based manufacturer and rental provider of specialist industrial equipment RenQuip Ltd has announced a strategic expansion with the opening of a second operational facility in Grangemouth. The new location represents a significant strategic step for RenQuip, positioning the company at the he

Edinburgh-based premium spirits company Rutland Square Spirits Ltd is set to expand its India distribution network through a strategic partnership with Anant Wines, its principal importer and distributor in India, led by Tushar Mehra. The agreement marks a significant next phase of growth for Rutlan

Close Brothers Property Finance has appointed Stuart Heslop as consultant to support its growing regional team in Edinburgh. Mr Heslop will work closely with the Scotland and North of England teams, which are led by director Gary Ferris.

CHAP (Holdings) Limited, the parent company of CHAP Group, has posted gross profits of £9.3 million for the year ended 30 September 2025 – a 40% increase from the £6.6m reported in the previous period. This financial milestone accompanies a record-breaking turnover of £65.8m,

ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has launched a new professional designation in response to rising global demand for skilled accounting, finance and business talent. The Accounting and Business Professional (ABP) is only the third designation introduced in ICAS’ 172-ye

After a decade at the helm, CodeBase co-founder Stephen Coleman OBE has transitioned to the role of group chair and chief strategy officer Jon Hope has stepped up to support as interim CEO, marking a significant leadership evolution for the tech ecosystem builder. Also, former Skyscanner leader and

Water technology firm RSE has appointed Kes Juskowiak as its new operations director. In his role, Mr Juskowiak will focus on accelerating the adoption of RSE’s treatment solutions – both in the UK and in overseas markets – as well as strengthening customer confidence in RSE as a l

Balfour Beatty's chief financial officer Phil Harrison will step down from the board later this year following more than 10 years in the role, the infrastructure group said today. Following an extensive search process and as part of the board’s long-term succession planning, Myles Westcott, cu

Hotel Colessio in Stirling has reported an almost two-fold increase in profits just eight months after bringing in Artemis Hotels Management. Recognising the need for a refreshed direction and stronger operational leadership, the hotel’s owners appointed Artemis Hotels to steer the property in

A man who admitted smuggling drugs into Mexico has been given the benefit of the doubt after saying he didn't mean to bring them back to Canada. Daniel Jacob Cluett was charged with three counts of importing substances into Canada after border officials found cocaine and MDMA in his luggage.

Professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million people have written to the UK government calling for stronger backing of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, arguing it is essential to rebuilding public trust and driving economic growth. In an open letter to Pat

The future of BrewDog’s Scottish brewing estate hangs in the balance as HSBC secures the Aberdeenshire headquarters against the company’s debts. This legal charge over the Balmacassie Commercial Park means the craft beer giant risks losing its primary production hub if it fails to find a