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New research released today shows that the complexity of the tax system, marketing and generating sufficient cash flow are proving to be the biggest pain points for Britain’s self-employed.

Anita Eunson Anita Eunson, a Tax Director at Grant Thornton, and leader of the firm’s Employer Solutions practice in Scotland, tackles the gender debate and the changes it could bring to Scotland's business landscape

Jim Watson Spending on business research and development in Scotland has topped £1 billion for the first time ever.

House price growth in the UK will likely come to a halt over the course of next year as the number of transactions reduces, according to the RICS housing forecast for 2018.

The first phase of the £600 million ‘Reaching 100%’ broadband programme will focus on delivering superfast broadband access to Scotland’s rural and island communities, the Scottish Government has announced.

Fife accountants have raised £700 for a local family charity by donning their festive attire on Christmas Jumper Day.

Bruce Cartwright Bruce Cartwright CA, the former partner and head of corporate restructuring, Scotland at PwC, has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS).

Ian Blackford SNP MP Ian Blackford has spoken in parliament to accuse the Royal Bank of Scotland of using “misleading" figures to defend the closure of 62 banks across the UK.

Maggie McGhee This month saw the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) hold its epic three-day global virtual conference, Accounting for the Future, with a record attendance recorded.

More than a million adults in Scotland believe that they, or someone they know, could experience homelessness, according to new research.

Sean McGinness A recent case in the Court of Session in Edinburgh has found in favour of an Aberdeenshire farming business against HMRC.

Buccleuch Property and joint venture partner Wrenbridge has sold Mill Court, a 38,840 sq. ft. business park in Great Shelford, Cambridge, for £9.85m.

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) has surpassed $8bn this year in a clear sign that confidence is gradually returning to the basin, says Oil & Gas UK’s newly launched Market Insight.

Chris Cummings The UK’s listed companies are being urged to start acting on shareholder concerns around issues like excessive pay after a new Public Register published today for the first time revealed that more than a fifth suffered investor revolts this year.

Family-owned seafood supplier Whitelink Seafoods has secured a funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to assist the purchase of a new scallop vessel.