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A new Invest Highland prospectus designed to stimulate and promote investment opportunities and demonstrate the benefits of doing business in the Highlands is set to be launched by The Highland Council. Aimed at attracting businesses, investors, and developers to the region, the new prospectus highl

The Highland Council has agreed to postpone the implementation of a Visitor Levy Scheme to await new primary legislation from the Scottish Government.

The UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in October, marking a second consecutive month of contraction according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures defy economists’ forecasts of 0.1% growth and represent a fresh blow to the Chancellor following a stagnant August and a 0

The Insights Group Limited has posted an operating profit of £12.3 million for the 2024/25 financial year, alongside a robust turnover of £88.9m. Over the past year, Insights has advanced its purpose-led strategy, investing in world-class “human-skills” learning experiences a

Scottish retailers face an anxious wait for a last-minute Christmas surge after November sales figures fell significantly short of expectations, according to the latest SRC-KPMG Scottish Retail Sales Monitor. The data revealed that the highly anticipated Black Friday trading period failed to of

Elaine Muir, currently head of finance, has been appointed as Fife Council's executive director of the wider finance & corporate services directorate. She will take up post in March 2026 when current director Eileen Rowand retires.

Glasgow Credit Union has paid a £4.74 million return to its members following approval of a 3% annual dividend at its annual general meeting (AGM), making this the strongest year yet for the financial institution and its members. The payout represents almost 85% of the credit union’s ann

The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44 million for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 to July 2021. During this period, Nationwide had ineffective systems for keeping up-to-date due diligence and risk assessments for all its personal current ac

Mhairi Lowson, a senior claims management executive at Aon plc's Glasgow offices, was named Insurance Practitioner Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Personal Finance Society (PFS) awards. These prestigious awards recognise excellence and celebrate the hard wo

Azets has appointed Catriona Donald as both a new partner and head of the firm’s employment tax team in Scotland. Ms Donald is a highly experienced employment tax specialist who has advised large corporates, private equity backed businesses and public sector clients during a near 30-year caree

One of the world’s rarest beers has been brought back from the brink of history. Innis & Gunn, in partnership with historic brewer Allsopp’s, has unveiled the 1875 Arctic Ale, a robust 9.5% ABV recreation of the provisions taken on Sir George Nares’ legendary North Pole expedit

More than 7,000 companies, business leaders and workers have now signed a public letter urging the UK government to fast-track its new North Sea fiscal regime, amid growing concerns over thousands of avoidable job losses. The letter – which has gained support from First Minister John Swinney a

Twelve retail representative groups and industry bodies have jointly written to the Scottish Finance Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, asking her to introduce a permanent business rates discount for all retail premises. The retail industry in Scotland employs 235,000 people and accounts for a fifth of b

Over the next decade at least 18 million people could be offered extra help with their investments and pensions with the introduction of targeted support by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new service will allow firms to make specific suggestions to consumers – so they can make bett

Ryden has delivered one of its strongest years to date, completing more than 3.2 million sq ft of industrial transactions and £373 million of investment deals across Scotland. The property firm said the results reflect the resilience of the market and its strengthened capability following its