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More than half of UK financial institutions plan to spend more on technology over the coming year, with a small number (8 per cent) planning a significant increase.

Helena Brown Tighter EU controls on data protection practice means the subject should be an agenda item at every board meeting, according to law firm HBJ Gateley.

People on low incomes pay more than most for essential goods and services in Scotland, according to new research published today by Citizens Advice Scotland.

A consultation has been launched over Government proposals to allow savers planning for retirement to take up to £500 tax-free from their pension pots to pay for financial advice.

Latest data produced by the Bank of England has revealed that mortgage approvals in the UK fell to an 18-month low in July as a result of the ‘Brexit’ vote and the impact of an additional 3 per cent stamp duty surcharge on second homes.

Joseph Stiglitz The Nobel prize-winning economist who advises the Scottish Government has branded the plan for an independent Scotland to share sterling, as put forward by the ‘Yes’ campaign before the 2014 independence referendum, a “mistake”.

Engineering services company, ID Systems Ltd has received a six-figure investment from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) to fund an expansion which will create 120 new jobs.

Police Scotland has named financial consultant David Page in a newly-created role that makes him the most senior civilian in its history in order to deliver a “sustainable operating model”.

A building merchant sales manager who embezzled more than £73,000 from his former employer has been jailed for a year.

Margrethe Vestager The European Commission has concluded that Ireland broke EU state aid rules by granting undue tax benefits of up to €13 billion to US tech giant Apple and has ordered it to recover the unpaid taxes in Ireland from the tech giant for the years 2003-14 of up to €13 billion, plus

Jim Findlay Lombard, the asset finance arm of Royal Bank of Scotland, has announced the appointment of Jim Findlay to its board.

Gordon Martin Bilfinger GVA has confirmed a key appointment ahead of the General Revaluation set to take place in Scotland in April 2017.

The next stage of a ten year regeneration strategy for Glasgow city centre was launched yesterday by Councillor Frank McAveety, leader of Glasgow City Council.

Scotland’s home building industry has expressed its concern over the impact that the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), introduced a year ago, is having on the wider housing market.

Liam Fox The number of inward investment projects in Scotland has fallen, according to the latest figures from the UK Department for International Trade.