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Diana Penny A rising oil and gas price and increased focus on technology and innovation could bring about a gradual turnaround for Aberdeen’s hospital sector, according to Grant Thornton.

Archie Struthers Edinburgh-based global investment manager Standard Life Investments has appointed Archie Struthers to the role of head of investments.

David Melhuish The Scottish Government should take positive steps to boost commercial property investment to aid economic development following the release of figures showing a fifth quarter of decline in Scottish commercial real estate investment levels in Q3 (June to September 2016).

A charity clinic which provides free healthcare to some of the UK’s most vulnerable and exploited communities – including refugees, sex workers and victims of trafficking – has received a welcome five-figure cash boost from Aberdeen Asset Management to expand its services.

Liz Cameron The biggest rise in clothing prices in six years has driven the UK's inflation rate up to 1.2 per cent in November, up from 0.9 per cent in October.

Brian Miller Brian Miller has been appointed director of forensic accounting at Scottish independent accountancy firm Henderson Loggie in move that the firm said was a key step forward in the development of the firm’s forensic strategy.

Kenny Crawford The latest publication of the UK House Price Index (UK HPI) shows that the average price of a property in Scotland in October 2016 was £143,131 – an increase of four per cent on the previous year and an increase of one per cent when compared to the previous month.

Martin Bell The Scottish Government has little room for manoeuvre as it publishes its spending plans in the 2017-2018 Draft Budget on 15 December, but likely changes to Income Tax and Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) could have a significant impact, according to accountants and business advi

Stephen Robertson Intellectual Property insurance experts, SafeGuard iP, has joined the IP100 business community as a new national partner alongside Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, and Edinburgh-based R&D tax credit specialists, Jumpstart.

Neil Matheson In the latest edition of its Global Outlook, Standard Life Investments looks ahead to 2017 and how its ‘House View’ is positioned in the light of a supportive monetary and fiscal landscape.

Ruth Davidson Leader of the Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson and Shadow Minister for Public and Mental Health Miles Briggs visited PwC’s Edinburgh office yesterday to learn more about the firm’s commitment to mental health and well-being.