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Scottish company insolvencies fell by 7% in August 2025 compared to the same month last year, with a total of 95 businesses collapsing. The figure was comprised of 47 creditors' voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 43 compulsory liquidations, and five administrations. The overall insolvency rate for the 1

The Royal Mint has rolled the dice on nostalgia, announcing a collectible 50p coin to celebrate nine decades of MONOPOLY. In partnership with the game's owner, Hasbro, this marks the first time a board game has been celebrated on an official UK coin.

The UK government has announced £150 billion in new US investment in the UK, timed to coincide with President Donald Trump's state visit.

Gordon and MacPhail, the Elgin based, family-owned whisky specialist, has appointed Mark Geary as chief executive. Mr Geary has recently been serving as interim chief executive and will now lead the key focus on driving strategic brand growth internationally and strengthening the company’s com

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted 7-2 to hold interest rates at 4%, citing persistent inflationary pressures. In a dual decision, the committee also announced it would slow the pace of its quantitative tightening (QT) programme in response to febrile market condit

Tweed Wealth Management has acquired the personal finance consultancy The James Boyd Practice. The deal marks a significant step in the firm's expansion strategy, which has seen the firm merge with five businesses over the past seven years, and brings its total assets under management closer to the

Toolden Limited, an online retailer of power tools and hardware, is set to secure its future in Ellon with the purchase of its previously rented premises, thanks to a £675k loan from Royal Bank of Scotland. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Toolden has evolved from an outbound

Women exit from their businesses for 25% less than their male peers on average, wealth management firm Evelyn Partners revealed at its latest ‘No Diversity, No Deal’ event in Glasgow last night. Business founders, investors and advisers from across Scotland gathered together at The Ivy o

Freeths has announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2025. Turnover rose by 14.8% to £166.8 million, an increase of £21.5m compared to the previous year and overall profit climbed to £59.4m, an increase of 13% from the previous year.

Aberdeen’s share of Scottish commercial property deals has reached its highest point in years, as buyer and vendor expectations in the Granite City move closer together, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The commercial property consultancy’s analysis of Real Capital Anal

Charities and social enterprises across Inverness and the Highlands are being invited to a dedicated funding event aimed at helping them secure resources and expertise to grow their community impact. Taking place on Thursday, 25 September at Eden Court, Inverness, the session will bring together loc

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to the government’s landmark package of consultations on the future of the UK’s sustainable finance framework. ICAS has urged stakeholders to actively contribute their feedback since the June launch of the highly ant

A group of virtual celebrities has won a libel case brought against an internet user who insulted their digital avatars. South Korea has seen a boom in the popularity of so-called "virtual idols", whose real identities and appearances are unknown as they interact with the public purely through a dig

Graham Smith and Michelle Elliot of FRP Advisory have been appointed as joint administrators to long-established Scottish nursery and tree-growing business, Christies (Fochabers). The appointment was made on 10 September.

Lismore Real Estate Advisors (Lismore) has completed the sale of Sentinel, one of Glasgow’s prime office buildings.