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Austin Lafferty The west central Scotland property market is showing little impact from recent political changes, including the triggering of Article 50 and the prospect of a second Scottish referendum, according to the latest analysis from GSPC (Glasgow Solicitors Property Centre). Average selling

Graeme Rogerson, sole director of GKTD Limited, an oil consultancy based in Aberdeen, has been disqualified from acting as a director for 5 years after failing to pay more than £55,000 in tax.

Scottish business confidence rose slightly in the first quarter of 2017 - ending an almost two year decline in business optimism - new Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) research shows.

Angela Constance A scheme to encourage the launch of new companies that benefit and involve communities has seen annual funding double to £1 million for each of the next three years.

Gary Tracey Our latest Just a Minute series continues with Gary Tracey, Financial Director with Paisley-based construction business City Gate Construction (CGC).

Brian Williamson Brian Williamson, managing director of Edinburgh R&D tax specialist Jumpstart, has joined Stirling-based geographic information firm thinkWhere as chairman.

Faye Chua UK business confidence rebounded in the quarter ahead of the triggering of Article 50, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' Global Economic Conditions Survey.

Vicki Linton, James Mulholland, Russell Crichton, Dominic Meade, Cameron Pollock Investment management firm Speirs & Jeffrey is celebrating exam success from younger members of its investment management team.

The number of unemployed Scots fell by 15,000 over the winter to stand at 123,000, according to latest official figures.

HSBC has said it is to adopt a number of initiatives aimed at supporting people affected by dementia.

The average homeowner in Scotland bought their first home aged 27, will live in eight different properties and will spend £25,213 on redecorating during their lifetime, according to new research.

More than half of first time buyers are now dependent on family money to raise the deposit on a home of their own, new research from Nationwide Mortgages has revealed.

Car insurance prices are revving up with drivers in Scotland being hit with the highest annual increases in the UK, accord to latest data.

Dame Lin Homer The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has announced that Dame Lin Homer CB is to be appointed to its Council as a Public Interest Member.

Sir Howard Davies Chairman Sir Howard Davies has become the target of a shareholder revolt that is emerging ahead of Royal Bank of Scotland’s upcoming annual meeting.