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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.

Deloitte has strengthened its presence in Scotland, following another year of significant progress throughout the country, the firm has reported.

The total number of millionaires in Britain has fallen as a result of the turbulence on global markets, according to new data.

Brighton Pier (Image: Ben Boris) More British holidaymakers are choosing to stay at home for their annual break, providing a vital boost for British business, with the average spend per stay up 6 per cent, according to Barclays.

Zoe Ogilvie and Alison Ramsay The BIG Partnership, Scotland’s largest PR and digital marketing agency, has continued its expansion with the opening of an office in Dundee - its fifth in Scotland and seventh in the UK.