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Paul McLaughlin The Scottish Government’s announcement that Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) are to be used as the preferred method on all public sector construction projects over £4 million has been hailed as a major step towards greater financial stability for the industry.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay and BoS treasurer Philip Grant show off a novelty version of the new plastic note The Bank of Scotland’s first main polymer banknote has entered circulation.

HSBC is set to save SMEs £13 million a year in banking charges following a review of its tariffs for UK business customers with a turnover of up to £2 million.

The Aberdeen Asset Management-managed North American Income Trust, is to increase its dividends for the six months to the end of July.

Dean Windass Former Aberdeen Football Club striker Dean Windass is facing bankruptcy proceedings after HMRC officials brought the case against him claiming he owes more than £150,000.

Jennifer Hutchison, Tricia Halliday (centre) and Derek Hanlan. Scottish accountants and business advisers Martin Aitken & Co has announced the appointment of a pair of tax professionals to strengthen its Glasgow-based team.

Renting out property on Airbnb or selling second-hand goods on sites like eBay and Gumtree could land people in hot water with the taxman, unless they check whether they need to register for Self Assessment (deadline to register is this Wednesday 5th October) - according to Edinburgh-based online a

Angus Council needs to up the pace of change if it is to meet its £26.5 million savings target, an Accounts Commission report says today.

Ewan Millar of N Campbell & Co (left) shakes hands with Greaves West & Ayre partner Alan Patterson East Lothian-based accountants N C Campbell & Co have announced a merger with Berwick-upon-Tweed firm Greaves West & Ayre.

Chris Horne (Managing Partner of Campbell Dallas) with Bill White and Donald Boyd and Nicola Campbell in the Kilmarnock office. (Image: Ashley Coombes) Scottish accountancy firm Campbell Dallas has made a strategic move to expand its business in Ayrshire and the South of Scotland with the acquisitio

Housebuilder CALA Group has announced its fourth consecutive year of record profits despite gross margins falling as a result of the “challenging” market.

Edinburgh-based fund manager Artemis Investment Management has reported an increase in turnover of 16 per cent, and in profits of 19 per cent.

Lyn Hull and John Hannah. North-east accountancy firm SBP has added to its expert team to strengthen its business services.

John McGlynn Scottish Capital has announced plans to invest £50 million in the creation of a portfolio of "pay-as-you-go" business parks for start-up companies.

Scottish parents are increasingly recognising that apprenticeships can give their children the chance of embarking on a successful career although worries about low wages remain, according to new research from Prudential.