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A TikTok content creator who offers cryptocurrency trading advice was reportedly kidnapped in northern France and held for a €50,000 ransom, only to be released when his abductors discovered he did not have the funds.

The latest round of the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund has attracted a record number of applicants. Aimed at supporting organisations that are driving entrepreneurial growth and innovation across Scotland, the £700,000 fund was launched in early April by Deputy First Minister Kate

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep the Bank Rate at 5.25% in its upcoming meeting, although a minority of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members may vote for a reduction. Recent economic data is likely to have bolstered the MPC's confidence that inflation is on a sustainable downward pa

The rate of rent rises in the private rented sector (PRS) has slowed in Scotland, according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The Scottish lettings and estate agency said that the average rate of rent rises in Scotland has fallen to 5.1% to April 2025. This is the lowest monthly figure since November 2022 and is

Global energy sector inspection and technical services firm Fulkrum, which has operations in Aberdeen, has appointed Louisa Poole as its new chief financial officer (CFO) to support the company's ongoing international expansion. With a career spanning almost three decades in wealth management, manuf

An Aberdeen personal trainer has gained £3,000 in grant funding after accessing support from Business Gateway, enabling him to take his business to the next level with his own dedicated premises. Marcus Lee, founder of Hybrid Performance ABZ, helps health-conscious locals improve their well-be

The external audit team of Wbg is set to welcome 10 graduates to its burgeoning team this summer in response to significant growth – double the annual intake of five graduates it has recruited over the last three years. From a team of 28 in 2022, Wbg’s external audit department will numb

Nearly one in six inward investment projects in the UK last year were secured in Scotland, according to new data published by EY.

Scotland has secured 135 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024 and cemented its reputation as the top UK FDI location outside London after marking a decade in the position. Despite a drop of seven projects (-4.9%) on the year before, this is still the second highest annual number of proje

Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden Bank has hired Haydn Aird from Handelsbanken to the new role of head of banking, North and Midlands. The private bank announced in April that it was expanding from its offices in London and Edinburgh. Mr Aird will lead a team based in Manchester serving clients across

A remarkable collection of historic gold coins, discovered hidden within the walls of a French house, has sold for more than €3 million (c. £2.56m) at a Parisian auction.

Azets has revealed it is actively seeking acquisitions to bolster its presence in key UK regions, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and the east of England. Its Glasgow-based chief executive, Peter Gallanagh, told The Herald the firm also plans to strengthen its position in parts of Scotland

Tennis legend Andy Murray has been announced as the first-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread, marking a major milestone in the 127-year history of the family-owned business.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has launched a new franchise in Vietnam.

New initiatives taking advantage of Scotland’s world-class reputation as an innovation nation have been announced by the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Three projects, backed by £4.4 million, are designed to help turn ground-breaking research across the country’s universities a