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Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is bringing its 'Funding Socials' series to Stranraer this month, giving charities and social enterprises across Dumfries and Galloway the chance to unlock new funding opportunities, gain expert advice, and build connections that strengthen local communities. The eve

Over £100 million in savings have been set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the regulator proposes to streamline transaction reporting requirements.  The FCA receives over seven billion MiFID transaction reports a year used to support the cleanliness, transparency and resi

A new plan to help Scotland’s life sciences sector become a £25 billion industry by 2035 has been published.

Edinburgh remains the UK's top destination for hotel investment outwith London, according to Deloitte. Executives and investors from the hotel industry responding to Deloitte's 2025 European Hotel Industry and Investment survey ranked Edinburgh as the most attractive regional UK city for investment

Henderson Loggie has celebrated two decades of service in Aberdeen with an evening reception for more than 80 guests at the city's Chester Hotel. The accountancy firm first opened its Aberdeen office in 2005 and has since become an established adviser to local businesses, charities and organisations

St Andrews-based Eden Mill Distillery has been acquired from administration, saving the jobs of all 42 staff, Begbies Traynor has announced. Kenny Craig and Kevin Mapstone of Begbies Traynor were appointed joint administrators of the distillery's owner, St Andrews Brewers Limited, on Tuesday.

A schoolteacher who made headlines for being struck off after selling explicit photos online has been slapped with a £25,000 fine for refusing to pay her taxes. Kirsty Buchan, 34, was struck off as a teacher in Scotland in June after pupils discovered her profile on OnlyFans, where she adverti

The UK is "simply spending too much" on the public sector, the chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise has said. Sandy Begbie CBE has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise economic growth in her Budget next week by backing Scottish businesses.

Scotland’s new Community Wealth Building Bill holds the power to reimagine enterprise, innovation and investment as part of a fairer new economic era, a global expert believes. Neil McInroy says a whole-of-government commitment to community-rooted wealth creation will steer economic change whi

The UK should scrap all motoring taxation in favour of a new "pay-as-you-drive" system that reflects where and when people travel, a Scottish think tank has recommended. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce a self-assessed 3p per mile fee for electric vehicle owners in her upcoming Budg

Accountancy body ACCA has announced a new partnership aimed at helping MPs understand the challenges and opportunities facing its members.

Loganair has appointed Ronnie Matheson to its executive team as chief commercial officer. Mr Matheson will take up the new post on Monday, succeeding Luke Lovegrove, who is stepping down in 2026 to pursue new opportunities outside Scotland.

Glasgow Kelvin College has delivered a £194 million boost to the Scottish economy, according to a new independent report.

MHA has enjoyed an 8.8% increase in pre-tax profits to £18.5 million after recording revenue of £121.3 million in the first half of the 2026 fiscal year. The professional services provider of audit and assurance, tax, accountancy and advisory services today announced the interim full-yea

Edinburgh-based Multrees Investor Services has announced two senior leadership appointments, with Martyn Johnson becoming chief operating officer and Carole Lamond appointed chief culture and communications officer. Multrees provides bespoke custody, investment administration, and platform services