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William Duncan + Co chartered accountants and business advisers opted to do something special with this year’s extra leap year day by dedicating this extra time to local charities and community groups.

Derek Anderson, senior paraplanner at Edinburgh-based Mearns & Company, chartered financial planners, discusses sustainable investing and whether it can act as an alternative to ethical investing. As individuals, it may seem that our own savings each year can’t make much of a positive diff

Nationwide Building Society has delayed the launch of its business account due to 'slower than expected' progress in bringing the account to market. Nationwide is continuing to test its mobile app and is still in the process of building an Open Banking-powered switching tool.

Craig Coyle, a corporate tax partner at Campbell Dallas, has emphasised that the British economy needs a budget that will support and encourage global trade. He said: "The new Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is dealing with an unprecedented number of issues that are threatening the economy. A budget that h

Edinburgh specialist brand investor Inverleith LLP has bought a majority stake in Montane, a Northumberland-based outdoor sports clothing brand ina multi-million pound deal. The investment from Inverleith LLP will see the company expand the distribution of its specialist fast-paced mountain sports p

The hotel sector is an important driver for the economic growth of Glasgow with the industry supporting strong commercial and leisure demand that is expected to continue into 2020, according to a new report by Avison Young. The report expects the city’s buoyant hotel sector to continue to grow

Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, has warned that the latest Clydesdale Bank and Virgin Money closures risk creating banking deserts across Scotland. Virgin Money recently announced that it would close 22 Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank and Virgin Money branches across the UK this

Law firm DLA Piper Scotland is marking International Women’s Day on Thursday 5th March by bringing together leading female entrepreneurs to discuss their experiences in running their own businesses at an evening event in Edinburgh. A panel of experienced legal advisors from DLA Piper will join

Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is looking to tap into the business potential of Africa, by making it easier for those on both sides of the world to execute opportunities. The move comes as the UK Government strengthens its partnerships within the continent through initiatives such as la

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised consumers to switch to contactless payments when paying for goods in order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Construction and residential development company JB Bennett (Contracts) Ltd has gone into administration with Eileen Blackburn and Linda Barr of French Duncan LLP’s restructuring and debt advisory practice appointed as joint administrators.

Scottish Enterprise has been instructed by its chief executive to suspend all future support grants and to slash internal budgets as the business agency faces financial difficulties. Steve Dunlop, chief executive of the agency emailed staff earlier this month asking staff to implement the changes. T

Optician and hearing care specialist Duncan and Todd Group has appointed Ross McLellan as its new finance director. Mr McLellan has nearly two decades of experiences as a chartered accountant in the energy sector in both the UK and Australia where he worked for Ernst & Young. He joins Duncan and

East Kilbride-based software company Turnkey Group has appointed former KPMG employee Deborah Baxter as commercial director. The move is part of the firm's £1.5 million expansion plan.

Three former bosses of Barclays have been cleared in a fraud case over a £4 billion investment deal with Qatar at the height of the banking crisis. A jury took less than six hours to clear Mr Roger Jenkins, Thomas Kalaris and Richard Boath, of the charges, allowing them to walk free from the O