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David Mundell Unemployment in Scotland fell by 29,000 during the period between May to July and now stands at 130,000, according to new data released today.

Edinburgh-based cloud accountancy software provider FreeAgent has joined forces with a UK accounting specialist Exchequer Accountancy Services to help contractor and freelancer clients manage their business finances better.

Aberdeen Asset Management has been told by the Financial Conduct Authority to increase its capital buffers.

Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank is to provide some welcome good news to shareholders in a “refreshed” version of the strategic plan previously outlined following its demerger and flotation earlier this year.

Charline Zerbinati RSM has announced the appointment of Charline Zerbinati as a tax director in its corporate tax practice.

The latest publication of the UK House Price Index (UK HPI) has revealed that the average price of a property in Scotland in July 2016 was £143,711.

UK-based non-doms contributed £6.57 billion in income tax in 2014/15, highlighting the significant contribution which the group makes to the UK economy, says international law firm Pinsent Masons.

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is boosting its presence in Scotland with the creation of a new full-time, permanent external affairs role1, in response to the devolution of additional tax powers to the Scottish Parliament and the growing profile of tax issues north of the border.

The UK’s third largest regeneration project, Dundee Waterfront, is hosting a roadshow in London on 22nd September aimed at encouraging the UK’s developer and investor communities to share in the development of the city as it moves to the crucial ‘Design and Build’ stage.

Tracey Ginn Tracey Ginn, a highly experienced California and Scots business lawyer, has joined MBM Commercial from a top 100 American law firm, Polsinelli.

Simon Cowie Aberdeen-based accountancy practice Infinity Partnership has been shortlisted for three national awards as a result of its innovative client solutions.

Keith Davidson Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), the venture capital firm focused on UK technology companies, has strengthened its investment and operational teams with three senior appointments.

Holrood's European and External Relations Committee, which investigates the implications for Scotland of leaving the EU, has published an initial report today, with access to the single market emerging as a key priority area for businesses and industry in Scotland. Today’s report comes as MSPs on

Blair Davidson Henderson Loggie’s Blair Davidson has been appointed to Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce's board of directors.

Global financial services firm PwC has reported a second consecutive year of double digit UK revenue growth.