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The UK economy grew by 0.2% in August, following two months of stagnation. This growth was seen across all major sectors, with a particularly strong rebound in manufacturing, construction, and professional services. While monthly figures can fluctuate, this rise, coupled with positive business surve

Dundee-based Alliance Trust has officially changed its name to Alliance Witan following its merger with Witan Investment Trust. This represents the UK’s largest ever investment trust merger, and the London Stock Exchange has formally admitted Alliance Witan plc (LSE: ALW) to the exchange

First Minister John Swinney met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Edinburgh to push for increased public investment in the upcoming UK budget. Mr Swinney stressed the need for "investment in our public services and in our infrastructure to stimulate the growth that all of us want to see delivered

The Scottish Government's accounts for the 2023-24 financial year have received an unqualified audit opinion, signifying that they are accurate and comply with accounting standards. The accounts record total spend of £53,980 million. An underspend of £277m – around 0.5% of the over

As the UK's Labour government celebrates 100 days in office, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has urged the new government to stick to its priorities of putting economic growth at the heart of its agenda for the country. The accounting body also asks for more clarity on its

Royal Bank of Scotland, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, is hosting a free webinar on 29 October to help Scottish businesses capitalise on the opportunities presented by the transition to net zero. The free-to-attend webinar is part of RBS' education programme to provide

The Aberdeen office of Azets has appointed four senior hires with Graeme Cran, David Urquhart, Fraser Murray all joining the 15 strong tax team as, respectively, associate director and senior managers, whilst Greg Houston joins the accounts & business advisory services (ABAS) team as a director.

Cruden Group has posted turnover of £132 million and profit before exceptional costs of £2.6m, alongside an increased net asset value of £40.7m, for the year ending 31 March 2024. The group has been in business since 1943 and took the strategic decision last year to restructure its

Hamiltons Law Accountants has promoted Jade Blair to head of law accountancy. The firm praises Ms Blair's work an expertise. In her new role, she will lead the firm in refining services and providing enhanced support to clients across Scotland with their legal expense needs.

Investor confidence in the stability of prime asset pricing is growing, according to research by Lismore Real Estate Advisors. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of investors believe pricing as "found its level", with nearly 90% of funds and investment managers sharing this view, according to an investor surve

Local debt, welfare and housing advice charity, CHAP, has just secured three years of funding from The Robertson Trust. This will enable CHAP to expand its current collaboration with North Ayrshire Council to deliver comprehensive financial education workshops in secondary schools. The money will al

One of the oldest casino buildings in Las Vegas and the last surviving remnant of the city's infamous mob era has been demolished in a spectacular ceremony. The implosion of the Tropicana came at the culmination of a seven-minute live-streamed celebration that included a fireworks display and hundre

In a bold new initiative, party game brand Cards Against Humanity is offering up to $100 (c. £76) to people who didn’t vote in the 2020 US elections, encouraging them to apologise publicly and pledge to vote in 2024.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today announced the four largest audit firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC), have concluded the transition period of operational separation. Throughout the three-year transitional period, all four firms have made significant improvements to their governance to pr

The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) has lined up an investment fund and partnered with the National Robotarium to support the next generation of “smart things” entrepreneurs in Scotland. The launch of the STAC Invest Syndicate - a platform to connect investors with ambitious, high