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PwC has intensified its monitoring of UK employee office attendance by introducing a digital dashboard that tracks building entry swipes and WiFi connections, leading to unease among some staff. The system, which went live for supervisors in April, is designed to enforce the organisation's hybr

Chartered surveyor DM Hall has merged its Ayr and Irvine branches into a new office in Prestwick. The new workspace at Eldo House, Monkton Road, marks a significant investment in DM Hall’s long-standing commitment to serving clients across Ayrshire, offering improved accessibility, expanded ca

The director of a century-old Scottish machinery firm which went into administration last year has been banned after failing to declare more than £1.5 million in VAT.

Remote workers have been told to stop bringing desktop PCs and printers into Starbucks cafés in South Korea. The coffee chain was forced to issue a statement asking people "refrain from bringing desktop computers, printers, or other bulky items that may limit seating and impact the shared spa

Administrators overseeing the sale of the historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have sold the hotel business, its contents and a residential dwelling to a duo of experienced hotel operators, Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality, for £3.05 million in a deal that will save u

Henderson Loggie has become an official sponsor of the Edinburgh Business Stories podcast, a platform showcasing the entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders shaping the capital’s economy. Hosted by Alex Richards and Alan Smith, Edinburgh Business Stories dives into the real journey beh

Specialty pharmaceuticals business Kelso Pharma has appointed Alan King as its next chief financial officer as it announces the retirement of founding director and CFO Allan Watson. Apposite Capital-backed Kelso Pharma is focused on bringing innovative, value-added, specialty medicines to internatio

Twenty-two of Scotland’s most promising technology startups have been selected for prestigious international programmes in Silicon Valley and Singapore this autumn. The initiative, part of the Scottish Government's Techscaler programme run by CodeBase, will connect founders with global investo

Scotland’s labour market continued to show some resilience as the second half of the year got underway, with job creation in the service sector partially offsetting lower manufacturing payroll numbers. Following two months of growth, business activity across the Scottish private sector slipped

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it uses artificial intelligence to analyse taxpayers' social media posts as part of criminal investigations into tax evasion.

Aberdeenshire-headquartered energy services firm AquaTerra Group has expanded with the establishment of AquaTerra Marine Inc in Guyana. This expansion strengthens AquaTerra’s international footprint and reinforces its commitment to delivering high quality solutions to the global energy sector.

TLT has reported a record annual turnover of £187 million in its latest financial results, with Scottish revenue having increased by over 400% in six years. Revenue was up by around 7.5% from £174m in the previous financial year.

Scotland’s hospitality sector is facing a “brutal” crisis, with new figures revealing that 70% of pubs, bars, and hospitality venues are in decline or considering closure, according to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).

A dream honeymoon turned into a nightmare when a couple checked into a 'five-star' EasyJet hotel in Rhodes, which turned out to be a noisy construction site.

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction firm, Bancon Group, has posted strong trading results, with accounts for its most recent financial year showing pre-tax profits have doubled to £2.6 million since the previous year. Its latest set of accounts, for the year to 31 March 2025, sh