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Commercial landscape and groundworks specialist M Squared has today completed a seven-figure investment into Glasgow-based repairs and maintenance specialist EBS Construction Limited (EBS). 

The 2025/26 tax year has started this weekend (6 April), and the Chartered Institute of Taxation has republished tax tables showing how income tax for Scottish taxpayers is different compared to other parts of the UK. Increases to the basic and intermediate tax thresholds mean that Scottish taxpayer

The cost-effectiveness of public inquiries in Scotland is to be the subject of a new parliamentary investigation. It will be the first time a Holyrood committee has examined the matter in depth.

Montrose-based Crawford Architecture has officially transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The move puts the family-run firm’s future in the hands of its dedicated team, giving everyone an opportunity to be a huge part of the continued growth and success.

Global professional services firm Aon plc has strengthened its Scottish operations with the appointment of Bruce Lees as executive director. Mr Lees returns to Aon's Edinburgh office, where he previously spent 15 years, bringing a total of 34 years' industry experience. He will be a key member of th

Accountancy firm BK Plus has significantly expanded its Scottish operations by acquiring four established practices – Walton Kilgour (Perth and Pitlochry), Ian MacFarlane Ltd (Falkirk), JC Wallace (Glasgow), and Bird Simpson (Dundee). This move marks a major step in the firm’s strategy,

Scotland’s known public sector procurement spend in 2022-23 delivered an estimated 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs and £7.5 billion to Scottish GDP, according to new figures. The sixth annual report on procurement activity in Scotland shows that known procurement spend generated an est

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has admitted 760 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) at its annual Admission Ceremony in Edinburgh on 5 April. This year's event marked a significant milestone, welcoming the first CAs to qualify through the Robert Gordon University (

Maven Capital Partners has completed a £3.4 million investment in Edinburgh-based Epod Solutions Group Limited, which trades as Podfather. The business provides a comprehensive cloud-based logistics software solution designed to streamline fleet operations.

Scottish livestock auctioneer, United Auctions (UA), has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The transaction was formally completed on 2nd April 2025, with the assistance of HSBC Bank UK plc, Johnston Carmichael’s corporate finance team, Burness Paull LLP, TLT LLP and Ledingham

Dundee-based aquaculture technology firm Ace Aquatec has appointed Alan MacLeod as chief financial officer (CFO) to support its global growth strategy. Bringing over 20 years' financial leadership experience from diverse sectors including technology, construction, and energy, Mr MacLeod was most rec

A low wall, just two bricks high, has become the focal point of a dispute between a property developer and a landowner. Lioncourt Homes, which is building 70 homes at the Priory Meadows site in Hempsted, near Gloucester, plans to remove the wall to create an emergency access route. However, Roger Wh

Scottish-headquartered consultancy Ryden has become the latest successful investment by Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH). Ryden, the standout regional business, has over 120 professionals across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and parts of northern England.

UK businesses will shape the UK’s response to US tariffs announced overnight, as part of plans announced by the Business and Trade Secretary. Following the 10% reciprocal tariffs on a range of products announced by the Trump administration yesterday, UK companies are being invited to give thei

Dozens of clean energy startups have secured £150 million in private investment after receiving support from a leading technology centre, new figures have revealed. More than 80 pioneering companies have been backed by the Aberdeen-based Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), driving the developme