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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a significant shift in market transparency by ending the public identification of firms that short-sell UK-listed companies. In a new consultation, the FCA has outlined plans to stop disclosing the identities of individual short-sellers. Instead, it

New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has warned that the rising price of alcohol is a significant driver of UK in 2025, adding to fears that consumers will be pushed to pay more for goods in the lead up to the festive season. Research conducted by the trade body, which represents th

Santander UK has delayed the publication of its third-quarter results, citing significant uncertainty over a proposed compensation scheme for the mis-selling of car finance.

Pedestrians are to be fined for speeding if they walk or run faster than six kilometres per hour in Slovakia. The new speed limit was agreed in the Slovak parliament yesterday through an amendment to new road traffic legislation, according to Swiss website Bluewin.

A mortgage price war has been initiated by four of the UK's six largest banks, which have cut their fixed-rate deals in response to positive news on inflation. Santander and NatWest reduced their rates on Tuesday, following similar moves by Barclays and HSBC last Friday. The reductions are a respons

Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its landmark new distillery and visitor centre on the banks of the Eden Estuary, just outside the historic Home of Golf. The multi-million-pound site combines modern sustainability with Scotland’s rich distilling tradition to create a new, world-class destinatio

Drinks producer C&C Group plc, owner of Tennent's Lager, has reported a solid first-half performance with increased profits and margins despite a drop in revenue and a challenging market.

More than 50 entrepreneurs from across Scotland gathered in Edinburgh this week for Edinburgh Mentor Match – a free business speed mentoring session run by Virgin StartUp. The free event for business founders and small business owners was held at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh to mark National Mentor

Scottish Enterprise is launching the next phase of its successful US MarketBooster programme, supporting innovative science and tech companies to enter and scale in the world’s largest market for technology products and services. The initiative is designed to help Scottish businesses unlock co

Fife-based housebuilder Campion Homes saw its pre-tax profits increase significantly in the year ending 30 June 2025, reaching £6.9 million from £2.6 million in the previous year. The company's annual report shows that turnover also grew by 11%, rising to over £50 million.

Two-thirds of organisations (66%) surveyed believe climate technology is or will become essential, according to ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Already, 21% are investing within existing budgets, with another 21% planning to do so in the next two to three years, but there

PwC has reduced its global workforce and abandoned an ambitious five-year hiring target as it contends with slowing revenue growth, the impact of internal scandals, and the rise of artificial intelligence. The Big Four accounting firm cut its global staff by 5,600 in the year to 30 June, bringing it

HSBC has reported a 14% fall in third-quarter pre-tax profit to $7.3 billion (c. £5.5bn), a figure significantly impacted by legal provisions and impairment charges. However, the bank emphasised its underlying performance, with profits excluding these notable items rising by 3% to $9.1bn (c. &

Evelyn Partners has appointed ex-professional rugby player Chris Dean to its Edinburgh financial planning team. He spent over a decade with Edinburgh Rugby Club, and with more than 150 appearances became the club’s most-capped centre in its history. His appointment in a business development ro

Armstrong Watson has appointed Clare Lancaster as a director in its private client tax team. The accountancy, business and financial advisory firm has rapidly expanded its senior tax team in recent months, and Ms Lancaster's is among a string of senior hires and promotions across the business.