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A Scottish institution whose trademark sweets have crossed the globe is celebrating its 100th birthday by introducing a new leadership generation and scoping increased capacity. Gordon and Durward in Crieff, with customers including celebrities such as actor David Tenant, is proof of the unwaning ap

Company directors and shareholders face new mandatory reporting requirements for declaring dividends from profits for owner-managed and family-run ‘close’ companies. Failure to comply will incur a £60 fine for each failure to disclose in the tax return.

A Dalkeith homeowner may be forced to dismantle a six-foot fence after enclosing a strip of public land beside their property.

AI robotics firm Launchpad has raised $11 million (c. £8.2 million) in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion and technology development.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure to rule out a wealth tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, following new research estimating such a levy could drive £100 billion of assets out of the UK.

EasyJet has announced it will introduce a direct route from Edinburgh to Ljubljana next year. Commencing on 4 April, the Edinburgh service will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using an Airbus A320 aircraft.

Trump International Golf Club in Aberdeenshire has reported its 13th consecutive year of losses, despite achieving record sales.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released the 23rd edition of its Key Facts and Trends (KFAT) report, offering a comprehensive overview of the UK accountancy and audit landscape. This year's report highlights continued growth in the accountancy profession, with rising membership i

The UK economy returned to modest growth in August, expanding by 0.1% and offering a sliver of positive news for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month’s crucial Autumn Budget. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rebound was primarily driven by a 0.7% expansion in

The vast contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in the findings of a new study published this week. In the first report of its kind, The Economic Contribution of Primary Aggregates in Scotland reveals the scale and strategic importance of the qua

Aberdeen-based energy recruitment specialist, Recruitment Ventures, has repositioned its business with two senior appointments and a new capital injection from its investment group owners, I7V. Mark Gillespie, an energy industry veteran, has been appointed director and will oversee business strategy

Demand for tax and consulting services has pushed EY's global revenue up by 4% to $53.2 billion (c. £39.6bn) for the financial year ending June 2025.

Henderson Loggie has announced the first round of grants from the accountancy firm's new Charitable Foundation, distributing over £10,000 to five grassroots charities across Scotland.

Johnston Carmichael has raised more than £24,000 for 30 Scottish charities after taking part in this year’s Kiltwalk events.

Forvis Mazars has made a series of senior promotions and new hires across its Scotland team, and has also welcomed new trainees to its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Sean Cockburn has been appointed as private client tax advisory partner in Edinburgh. He joined the firm in 2017 and specialises in in