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Ashley Howieson has joined Deeside Timberframe as its new business development manager, following her successful tenure at the Muir Group. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, including 14 in timber frame, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to the team.

Sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses across Aberdeen can apply for grants to reduce their energy bills, lower their carbon footprint, and improve their overall sustainability, all while supporting the city’s progress toward net zero.

A black bank manager, Dale Semper, has settled a £1 million lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police after being wrongly accused of gun crime in 2017. Mr Semper, who was handcuffed and had his home searched, alleged racial profiling and the incident's devastating impact on his career and mental

Puma Private Equity, provider of growth capital to small and medium-sized businesses, has revealed its expansion plans for Scotland and rebrand to Puma Growth Partners. The team in Scotland will be led by investment director Ben Leslie, who has relocated back to Scotland after spending six years hel

The Old Course Limited, which owns the Old Course Hotel and Duke's golf course in St Andrews, has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2023. This follows a £3.2m profit in 2022. The company attributed the shift to several factors, noting that 2022 w

A new Scottish tax aimed at encouraging the use of recycled materials in construction has been approved unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill will replace the UK Aggregates Levy and tax the sale or use of aggregates consisting of

A new report has revealed how significant challenges, including skills shortages and an ageing population, pose a risk to Scotland’s economy. The Skills for Today and Tomorrow thought leadership report conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) on behalf of international law firm CMS,

Aberdeenshire-based financial adviser Structured Financial Planning has reached over £100 million in assets under management, as it marks its 20th anniversary. Headquartered in Banff, with a second office in Banchory, the firm has grown year on year to achieve its latest milestone, and now ser

Audit Scotland's board has appointed Chartered Accountant Colin Crosby OBE as its new chair. Mr Crosby joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2020. He has significant leadership experience across the public, private and third sectors, and was formerly CEO of a subsidiary of Abe

Almost all aspects of the Tayside property market are showing "considerable growth", according to Tayside Solicitors Property Centre (TSPC). From July to September 2024, a total of 608 homes were sold, a 16% increase on the second quarter of 2024, with a combined value of £111,326,738. The ave

With Argyll and Bute facing one of its highest budget gaps in recent times, steps to help balance the budget were on the agenda when the council met recently. Budget forecasts show that the council is facing a budget gap of £14.5 million next year, 2025/26.

Royal Bank of Scotland, part of NatWest Group, has announced a progress update on its ambition to provide £5 billion in new lending to the UK social housing sector, with the bank confirming £2.8bn has already been provided up to 31 August 2024.

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders experienced a strong third quarter in 2024, with average selling prices rising by 4.9% year-on-year to reach £290,259. The City of Edinburgh saw its average selling price rise 4.7% to £307,850, making it the most e

A rare Pokémon card which was expected to fetch more than £8,000 at action has failed to secure a sale.

A company which claimed to have invented "the world's first robot lawyer" has agreed to pay a nearly $200,000 settlement over its marketing claims. DoNotPay faced action from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after allegedly claiming its AI-powered tool could "sue anyone with the click of a butt