Business

A US financial tech and data services firm, Mirador, Inc, has announced the establishing of its international business hub, Mirador Worldwide, in Edinburgh.

Profits at oil giant Shell has reached their highest in 115 years, amid the cost of living crisis.

Murray Beith Murray has announced the promotion of two solicitors to partner. Sophie Napier and Fraser Scott took up their new roles yesterday.

The number of profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies in 2022 increased by 50% year-on-year, with record levels of warnings citing rising costs, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.

Scotland’s onshore GDP fell by 0.1% in November, according to figures announced today by Scotland's chief statistician.

Dxcover — a Glasgow-based company developing a blood test that can detect cancer at an early stage — has raised £9.7 million through a Series A investment round and grant funding. The £7.5m funding round was led by existing investors Eos Advisory LLP, Mercia Asset M

Drinks giant AG Barr has recorded a strong second half sales performance in 2022, signalling the continuation of positive sales momentum in the first half of 2022/23.

In 2022, business angel groups which are members of LINC Scotland, the national business angel association, invested over £50 million in young companies in Scotland.

A young Glasgow pharmacist has acquired her first community pharmacy at the age of 27 with a loan from Unity Trust Bank. Clare Brogan, owner of Brogan BP, took over Frasers Pharmacy in Newton Mearns and has already created three new jobs and introduced a home delivery service.

MSIP and partners The Data Lab, Censis and Dundee City Council, are providing project funding of over £86,000, towards a total project cost of over £136,000.

In 2023, mid-sized businesses in Scotland will prioritise investment in digital, digitalising services and driving new efficiencies through automation, according to new research from BDO. BDO also found that the Scotland’s business leaders are calling for increased action and more targeted sup

Business confidence in Scotland fell five points during January to 10%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 17 points at 8%. When taken alongside thei

UK speciality bakery manufacturer Finsbury Food Group Plc has acquired North Lanarkshire-based Lees Foods Limited in a deal worth £5.7 million. Established in 1931, Lees employs more than 200 staff at its site in Coatbridge, Scotland. Lees has a large UK market position in the manufacture of m

Making up a critical part of the rural economy, social enterprises have contributed £197 million in the Highlands and Islands — up £32m since 2019.

Country fashion retailer The House of Bruar is set to expand its online retail operation with a £2 million investment.