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The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has urged for continued intervention following a sharp 15% increase in shop thefts over the past year. Official ‘Recorded Crime in Scotland’ statistics reveal that incidents have now surpassed 48,000, a figure SRC director David Lonsdale describes as

A new ACCA publication, Digital Pathways Playbook: Accountants as leaders in digital adoption for SMEs, shows that accountants are the catalysts for small-business digital transformation. Drawn from the experiences of 1,026 finance professionals in over 100 markets, the playbook charts six leve

Maven Capital Partners has sold ibis Styles Glasgow Centre George Square to an undisclosed international hotel group, for a total consideration of approximately £7.5 million.

Professional services group S&W has expanded into Scotland with the acquisition of Haines Watts Scotland, operating across Edinburgh, Kirkcaldy, and Stirling. This move strengthens S&W’s UK footprint and builds on its recent northern growth, following the acquisition of the businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to reduce the annual cash ISA limit to £12,000 in Wednesday’s Budget, cutting the allowance from its current level of £20,000. The move is part of a broader government strategy to divert household savings into the UK stock market, following a period

A Canadian woman’s plan to host relatives for the 2026 Formula One Grand Prix descended into chaos after her hotel reservation was cancelled due to a "price error". Erika Mann had secured a four-room unit at Montreal’s Holland Hotel via Booking.com for CA$4,300 (c. £2,320), only to

After years of inertia, Scotland is now the only part of Great Britain where non-lawyers cannot own or invest in law firms – a situation that a growing coalition of legal professionals is aiming to change. The ABS Scotland Group, officially launched today with 18 members, is spearheading effor

Retailers are warning of the risks and consequences for Scotland’s high streets from inaction on business rates as other parts of the UK press ahead with permanent rates reductions for shops from April. Both the UK and Welsh governments have recognised retailers pay a disproportionate amount i

Investment into Scottish commercial property reached £460 million in Q3, up on the £430m recorded in the second quarter, Colliers’ latest Scotland Snapshot has revealed.

The Robertson Trust has awarded Money Advice Scotland £30,000 per annum for three years to develop the core of its work and create a more financially resilient Scotland. As the national umbrella organisation for the free money and debt advice sector, Money Advice Scotland represents advisers,

A new £200 million hospitality and community venue is being proposed in Edinburgh as The Social Hub announces plans to expand its growing European footprint with a second UK hotel, featuring its unique model that brings together travellers, businesspeople, neighbours, and students. The group,

Digital project consultancy Waracle has acquired HackSoft, a software development consultancy based in Sofia, Bulgaria. This deal marks a significant milestone for Waracle, representing its first geographic expansion outside the United Kingdom.

Property management and investment firm Ascension Letting has appointed Cameron Haddow as regional director, as it expands across the Central Belt and east coast of Scotland. Cameron Haddow combines a finance background with senior corporate agency experience and his own property advisory expertise.

Staff at Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy Hall Morrice are on a roll of awards success, having been named as a finalist in a category of the Northern Star Business Awards 2026. Lewis Sutherland’s time with the company has reached the finals of the category celebrating student placements, j

Adam Pearce, a former professional basketball player, has been named Scotland Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Mr Pearce founded the Minerva Innovation Group, a specialist in research and development (R&D) tax credits, from his family home in 2020. Laun