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A former Aberdeen takeaway boss has been banned from being a company director for seven years after employing three illegal workers.

Occupancy and room rates of Scotland’s hotels has grown year-on-year, but profits dipped slightly as cost pressures started to bite, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of Scottish hotels increased ye

Henderson Loggie has announced its move to larger premises in the heart of the capital, marking an exciting new chapter after six successful years in Edinburgh’s Thistle Street and 25 years in Edinburgh. The relocation to the Stamp Office building at 10-14 Waterloo Place provides Henderson Log

Aberdeen accountancy firm Hall Morrice expanded its team with six new appointments across its audit, accounts, and business advisory departments, bringing a wealth of expertise and financial sector knowledge to drive further growth. As part of its strategic evolution, Hall Morrice has welcomed

A never-seen-before artwork is set to go up for auction with a valuation of £30,000 to £50,000.

Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire, with completion anticipated for summer 2025. 

The Bank of England is poised to slash interest rates to a low not seen in over a year and a half during its upcoming meeting this Thursday, 6 February. Economists predict a quarter-point reduction from the current 4.75% to 4.5%, marking the first cut of the year.

The Scottish Borders benefited from an economic boost of nearly £2.5 million from hosting a stage of the 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men, according to research by YouGov.

A Greenock local who opened the region’s first reformer pilates studio after she accessed support from Business Gateway has reached over 350 clients in the first three months. Swan Grace Pilates opened in November last year and was met with “overwhelming” support from the local com

Over 11.5 million taxpayers successfully filed their self-assessment tax returns by the deadline last Friday, according to HMRC. However, an estimated 1.1 million individuals missed the cutoff, potentially leading to £110 million in late filing penalties alone.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a market study examining how effectively the audit market serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and exploring opportunities to reduce their reporting burden where possible. This study is the first phase of the FRC’s broader campaign

Davidson Chalmers Stewart has announced Henrietta Talbot as its latest partner. Based in Moray, she joined the firm in 2022 as a director where she has worked with a broad spectrum of business clients, from land and estates engaging in rural diversification, through to substantial corporate business

Charities and social enterprises in Dundee are invited to a unique event designed to connect them with fund managers and experts in Scotland's third sector. Hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS), the event will take place at The Circle in Dundee on Thursday, 6 February. The event is part o

KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, and EY, have significantly reduced graduate hiring and shed thousands of jobs as they grapple with a prolonged downturn in the professional services sector.

Pinsent Masons' Scottish corporate team concluded a successful 2024, advising on numerous multi-million-pound national and international deals across various sectors. Despite economic uncertainty and rising wage costs, the firm's head of corporate in Scotland, partner Barry McCaig, remains cautiousl