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Store closures in Scotland have slowed significantly, with towns and cities losing less than one shop a day on average, according to PwC. PwC's bi-annual report, using data from location data specialist Green Street, tracks more than 200,000 chain outlets in over 3,500 locations to gain a picture of

Edinburgh-based Capital Credit Union has praised the impact apprentices are having on the business, as it currently employs four apprentices and is encouraging other organisations to follow its lead. Chief executive Marlene Shiels said: “We’ve been employing apprentices for 10 years

The Scottish National Investment Bank has invested £20 million in ZeroAvia, a developer and manufacturer of zero-emission engines for commercial aviation. The funding completes the company’s Series C financing, reaching $150m (c. £115m), and will bolster the burgeoning aerospace su

A Johnston Carmichael recruitment manager is stepping out for suicide prevention services at this weekend’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk, in memory of her late father. Laura Mackenzie, who is originally from Uttoxeter, but has lived in Edinburgh for 18 years, is undertaking the capital’s 20-mile M

Growth capital investment firm BGF has appointed Gregor Steedman and Michael Berger to its Edinburgh team following strong activity in the region and looks ahead to future deal growth. Mr Steedman joins as an investor, bringing with him a wealth of experience and unique insight. Prior to joining BGF

The HFD Charitable Foundation and Virgin Money Foundation have launched a new fund to support community groups and charities with projects to address digital inequalities in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

Residential property prices in Scotland rose at the fastest rate since mid-2022 according to the results of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and Scottish surveyors expect sales and prices to rise over the next three months. A net balance of 39% of

Hamiltons Law Accountants has appointed two new trainees, as it continues to grow its business. Director David Hamilton said: “Following our recent recruitment campaign, it’s a real pleasure to welcome Ciara McKinley and Craig McLennan to Hamiltons Law Accountants.

A stolen portrait of Winston Churchill that was stolen from a hotel in Canada has been found in Italy. The “Roaring Lion” picture of the late British prime minister had been given to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa by the late Armenian-born Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh

Members of an exclusive Disney club have lost a legal bid to be re-admitted after allegations one of them was drunk in public. Scott and Diana Anderson, both 60, visited Disney's two Anaheim theme parks in California 60 to 80 times a year and paid dues of $31,500 (c. £24,100). The couple were

Businesses in Scotland are experiencing “significant challenges” in exporting goods to the EU as a result of considerable non-tariff barriers which have arisen due to the post-Brexit UK-EU trading relationship, according to a new report by Holyrood's Constitution, Europe, External Affair

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) have signed a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate to improve the UK’s cyber resilience. The aim of this work is to ensure that organisations across the

Pictured (L-R): Govan Law Centre's Sophie McBride, Mike Dailly and Chloe Minto Aberlour Children’s Charity has joined with Govan Law Centre (GLC) to call upon MSPs to make changes to the way public debt is collected in Scotland.

SOLASTA Bio, a Glasgow-based agri-biotech firm, has successfully raised $14 million (c. £10.7m) in Series A funding to advance its groundbreaking nature-inspired bioinsecticides. The investment round was led by Forbion via its BioEconomy fund strategy, with co-lead investment from agricultural

The Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 Chamber Business Champion Awards. Dundee Rep & Scottish Dance Theatre has emerged as the overall winner, securing the prestigious £10,000 advertising package with Scottish broadca