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Mark Brown, audit, accounts and business assurance partner at Meston Reid & Co, details the options available for businesses during the current coronavirus pandemic.  We know things can change quickly in the world of business, but this is altogether new territory for companies across Scotla

The Scottish Government has launched a fund to help Scotland's credit unions continue to support those in need during the current coronavirus crisis.

New car registrations for March saw a steeper fall than during the 2008 financial crisis, according to new data from the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Barclays has announced free banking measures for UK SMEs who have a turnover of under £250,000.

Department store Debenhams has filed a notice to appoint administrators amid the current coronavirus pandemic. Debenhams has appointed Geoff Rowley and Alastair Massey of FRP Advisory to advise in relation to the possible administration.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to establish a new emergency grant and loan scheme for smaller businesses and the self-employed. In a letter to ministers, FSB Scotland has called for new help for operators who are either excluded from existing

Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will be closing all branches and call centre operations at the weekends amid the current coronavirus crisis. After previously unveiling plans to close 50 branches and reduce opening house, the building society distributed a letter to its clients anno

Around 7,000 specialist beef producers will benefit from payments worth around £40 million in the coming weeks, ensuring money is still going to farmers and crofters during these unprecedented and challenging times.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has welcomed Kier Starmer's victory in the Labour Party leadership competition.  On Saturday, it was announced that Mr Starmer won a landslide victory in the leadership race.

Michael Jackson's iconic white glove has been sold at an auction for £85,000.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced further measures to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis, by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies. To maximise the support available, the Chancellor is extending the Coronavirus B

Chartered accountants Wylie & Bisset is advising professionals and other intermediaries with business clients concerned about financial distress resulting from the current social distancing measures to consider a DAS Debt Payment Programme. A Debt Payment Programme under the Business Debt Arrang

William Duncan Business Recovery has published a flipbook offering clear and simple to follow advice for directors of businesses facing financial distress and those who are concerned about potential wrongful trading during the current coronavirus pandemic.  The COVID-19 pandemic has already mad

RSM’s Market Stress Index has recorded its steepest and most protracted spike in negative sentiment since the metric was introduced, as COVID-19 fears intensify. The index, which measures financial and economic stress or risk since the UK’s departure from the EU, has shot up in the past