Business

Two-thirds of female entrepreneurs feel the pandemic has worsened gender inequality and bias in business, according to new research by Simply Business, a small business insurance providers.

Glasgow-based diesel and gas generator provider DTGen has agreed to acquire the sales and projects division of Bristol-based Power Electrics Generators (PEG), from its owners John and Andy Pullin. The acquisition will add considerable capacity and expertise to DTGen and extends its national coverage

Aberdeen-based Bio Technical Scotland, developers of a complete circular food economy solution which also includes Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU), has been selected from 178 applications to travel to Silicon Valley next month in partnership with Startup Grind Scotland. The only Aberdeen-based

Innovatium, a Glasgow-based technology business focused on reducing the carbon impact of industrial processes, has secured over £900,000 of new investment to enhance its new liquid air battery technology. Led by the investment syndicate Kelvin Capital, alongside co-investment partners Scottish

The serviced offices arm of HFD Group, a Scottish commercial property and investment company, has reported a positive start to 2022, with a series of new lettings at Strathclyde Business Park and Hamilton International Park. Around 32,000 sq. ft. of serviced office space has been let to a range of t

Scotcoin Project Community Interest Company (CIC), the organisation behind Scotcoin – Scotland’s first and only cryptocurrency – has achieved carbon neutral status, building on the cryptocurrency’s wider sustainability ambitions. CIC offset 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide equiva

CAM Ventures, a Scottish micro-investment firm established in the summer of 2021 has launched Angels Dare, a ready-to-drink cocktails brand.

Glasgow-based estate agent and solicitors Pacitti Jones has acquired Linlithgow and Grangemouth-based RGM Solicitors. The acquisition means the firm will increase its business operations by a third.

The new-build BioHub project set to accelerate the growth of pioneering life sciences companies in Aberdeen has received a £2 million funding boost from Scottish Enterprise.

The post-pandemic hunt for ‘best in class’ offices will unlock refurbishment opportunities of Grade B/ C stock in key UK cities in 2022, with associated rents setting new highs when complete, according to new research from Savills. In order to satisfy demand, and against a backdrop of li

P&O Ferries is facing increasing criticism after the company sacked 800 of its employees yesterday, without giving them any notice. The UK Government has since said it would review its contracts with the firm after the decision was announced.

Scottish-headquartered holiday rentals business ClearWater Retreats has launched a new reforestation and rewilding programme that will enable UK SMEs to purchase affordable woodland as part of their efforts to offset carbon and tackle climate change.

Property investment and development company CEG has managed the acquisition of 33 Cadogan Street in the heart of the central business district of Glasgow.

The Tayport Distillery has announced that its 1992 Raspberry Liqueur won Gold at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Dundee and Angus College, Dundee-based Tronius and Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) are joining forces to position the city as a driving force in skilling and upskilling the workforce to help Scotland achieve net-zero. Jamie Duffy, Tronius, Gill Simpson, MSIP, Caryn Gibson, Dundee and Angus