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Hundred of motorists have lost their driving licenses after being caught drunk cycling. Police in Japan suspended a total of 896 cyclists' driving licenses between January and September 2025 after deeming them "also likely to pose a significant danger when driving a car".

KPMG has reported faster revenue growth than its Big Four competitors for the second year running, demonstrating resilience amidst a global consulting slowdown and the rising disruption of artificial intelligence. For the 12 months ending in September, the firm posted global revenues of $39.8bn (c.

Farms and estates that have spent years diversifying to strengthen and safeguard their businesses face an existential threat unless the Scottish Government reevaluates forthcoming reforms to non-domestic rates, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has warned. SLE issued the warning amid continuing outc

Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.2% in the three months to October 2025, maintaining the growth rate seen in the previous quarter. However, monthly figures announced by the Chief Statistician reveal a continued pattern of volatility. The economy contracted by 0.2% in October alone, following a

Lindsays has relocated to a new office in Perth.  Its 30-strong Perth-based team this week completed a move into a modern space on Whitefriars Street.

Addleshaw Goddard has announced the high-growth technology businesses selected for its 2025 AG Elevate programme. Three of this year’s cohort of 10 are based in Scotland.

Edinburgh entrepreneur and investor Veenoo Sharma has been appointed advisor on Diaspora Entrepreneurship and co-chair of the India–Pakistan Initiative at the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN) — a role focused on championing female entrepreneurs globally. Born and raised

Corporates could face additional administrative burdens as they seek to implement updated guidance in moving to net zero, according to ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Responding to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2, ACCA says that is co

A Scottish training and development business has secured two contracts with Specsavers and the NHS after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.

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MHA has launched the MHA 1892 Foundation, a new charitable initiative designed to address the financial literacy gap among young people across the UK. Following a successful pilot in the North West of England, which awarded eight grants in 2023, the foundation is now rolling out nationwide. It offer

The UK government has agreed a £150 million joint investment with INEOS to safeguard the future of the ethylene plant at Grangemouth – the last in the UK. The deal, which includes a £120 million government support package, safeguards 500 jobs at the site and hundreds more across th

Springfield Properties has reported trading in line with management expectations for the six months ended 30 November 2025 (H1 2026), highlighting significant debt reduction and a major new infrastructure agreement. The housebuilder expects to report revenue of approximately £106.0 million, re

Foresight Group, a regional private equity and real assets investment manager, has announced a significant investment in Welding Engineers, a specialist in industrial door services. Founded in Glasgow in the 1960s, Welding Engineers has evolved from a family business into a national provider with 18

A steeper-than-expected fall in November’s inflation figures has all but cemented expectations for an interest rate cut when the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets tomorrow.