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The UK's inflation rate held steady at 3.8% in August, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the consumer prices index remained at the same level as July, matching economists' forecas

Glasgow-headquartered fashion retail group QUIZ Clothing has reported a significant sales uplift for July and August, crediting the positive performance to a major business restructure initiated in February 2025.

The Insolvency Service has launched a new animated video to help people in debt make informed decisions before entering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). An IVA is a legally binding agreement between an individual and their creditors to pay back debts over a period of time.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has partnered with the Advisory Board Centre, the global professional body for the advisory sector. The partnership – which started in September – is designed to support members in building advisory skills and creating greater imp

The Scottish island which hosts the World Stone Skimming Championships has been rocked by a cheating scandal. Easdale, one of the Slate Islands, in the Firth of Lorn, which has a permanent population of just over 60 people, welcomed more than 2,200 people from 27 countries to this year's event.

The latest intake of graduates and students have taken up position at MHA's Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices. Founded in 1869, MHA has a long history of developing the next generation. Across the UK, the firm has taken on 126 graduate and student placements this year. Applications have now opened

Springfield Properties has revealed it is in "advanced discussions" with power infrastructure providers in the north of Scotland, which could open up a new multi-year income stream from renting out homes to workers. The key part of an evolving Northern-focused strategy was unveiled in the housebuild

Window and door specialist CR Smith has recruited two highly experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries to its leadership team, reflecting the firm’s commitment to expanding its public sector operations alongside its long-established domestic customer b

Consilium Chartered Accountants has provided financial due diligence services to the Foresight Group as part of its investment in Scottish business, MyWay Digital Health. MyWay Digital Health – a spin-out from the University of Dundee – is a digital healthcare solutions provider. Its foc

The head of Deloitte's Aberdeen office, Hazel Gray, remains confident in the city's future, even as the Big Four firm proceeds with a review of its UK internal services teams that will lead to job cuts.

Aberdeen City Council has successfully recovered over £1 million embezzled by a former senior official, allowing more than £300,000 in council tax to be returned to residents.

Edinburgh-headquartered software firm Craneware plc has announced a 10% increase in its total dividend after reporting strong financial results for the year ending 30 June 2025. The company, which specialises in the US healthcare market, saw statutory profit before tax jump by 52% to $24 million (c.

More than 80% (eight in ten) of the UK public and professionals see accountants as experts in their field, but a lack of understanding of the role remains, according to new research from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). The findings, published in a ‘Society First&rsqu

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed a new chair following its 23rd Annual General Meeting last week. After nine years of dedicated service, five of them as chair, Robin Hill has stepped down from SBHA’s board of management. He is succeeded as chair by Ian McDonald, a Char

RSM UK has appointed Grant Morrison as its new office managing partner in Aberdeen. Since joining RSM in 2021 as an audit partner, Mr Morrison has led and built the firm’s audit practice in Aberdeen, and also leads RSM’s oil and gas sector team across the UK.