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Blackadders LLP has announced a raft of promotions in its Glasgow office. Taylor Henry has been promoted from senior solicitor to associate in the private client team and both Ethan Laing in the commercial real estate team and Natasha Connelly in residential property have been promoted from solicito

Dundee-headquartered global L&D business Insights Learning and Development has welcomed Tricia Nelson as its new global marketing, brand and sales director. Ms Nelson's appointment completes Insights executive leadership structure and an appointment of this calibre reflects the scale of their gl

The World Whiskies Awards has revealed the Taste category winners and the Icons of Whisky Scotland 2026.

The Bank of England has launched a comprehensive system-wide exploratory scenario (SWES) to assess how private markets would cope with a severe economic downturn. This exercise targets the private equity (PE) and private credit (PC) sectors, aiming to identify potential risks to UK financial stabili

Christmas shoppers on London’s Kensington High Street were treated to a festive surprise today as tennis legend Andy Murray made a special appearance in a magical window display by Walker’s Shortbread at Whole Foods Market’s UK flagship store. In a playful twist, the tennis champio

The Insolvency Service has appointed Duncan Beach as its new chief executive, a move designed to strengthen the agency's capabilities in tackling financial crime and fostering economic confidence. Mr Beach, formerly the managing director and global head of risk & compliance transformation at HSB

Christmas has come early for Scotland's beer fans following the release of a limited-edition craft ale from a leading Edinburgh microbrewery.  The team behind Edinburgh’s Cold Town Beer have poured their passion into the extra special ‘Barrel Aged Imperial Stout’, which has be

Ardgowan Distillery Company has demonstrated a significant long-term commitment to its Clydebuilt brand, executing a £5 million investment in mature malt whisky stocks throughout 2025. The independent producer has further confirmed plans to invest an additional £4m in 2026.

Ingenza Limited, the Edinburgh-based contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has appointed Nick Challoner as its new chief executive officer. Mr Challoner brings over three decades of experience to the role at Ingenza, which was founded in 2003 as a University of Edinb

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced a package of measures designed to support and expand the mutuals sector. Launched today at an event in Rochdale, the initiative aligns with the UK government’s ambition to double the size of the

Annette Menzies, Glasgow-based business recovery partner at Dains Accountants, has been appointed interim liquidator of Euthenia Products Ltd.

The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has warned that the City of Edinburgh Council’s decision to use Visitor Levy funds to build affordable homes risks breaching the law and could be open to legal challenge. On Thursday, members of the Council’s Housing, Homelessness

Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy Hall Morrice has made two promotions to enhance its tax department. Esme Bell has been promoted to the role of tax manager whilst Alex Duncan has taken on the role of senior tax manager.

The finances of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) have been described as "generally stable", although concerns have been raised regarding continued financial pressures. 

Economic uncertainty surrounding the Budget and persistent wet weather contributed to a "bleak" Black Friday for Scottish retailers, as overall footfall declined for the seventh consecutive month.