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UK Inflation has dropped to 2.3% in April, marking its lowest level in nearly three years.

More than 90% of participants who took part in a pilot scheme aiming to inspire female entrepreneurs have said they now feel ready to start their own businesses. E3f, a six-week pilot programme, was run by Elevator – a social enterprise which supports entrepreneurship and employability across

FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with Scottish Development International (SDI), has announced that nine Scottish fintech companies will participate in Europe's largest fintech conference, Money20/20, in Amsterdam from June 4-6. The companies – Modulr, Zumo, Inicio AI, Autorek, Predictiva, Br

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) board, owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported year-on-year EBITDA growth of £0.5 million for the first quarter of the year, slightly exceeding expectations. The board has said the company's focus remains on maintaining a high-quali

A new census commissioned by Scottish Enterprise has revealed that the agency is on track to meet the Scottish Government's goal of growing Scotland's employee-owned business (EOB) community to 500 companies by 2030. The census, conducted by academics from the University of Leeds, University of New

Scottish clubs participating in the 2024/25 Premier Sports Cup will share over £3.5 million in prize and television money, marking a 14% increase from this year’s competition. The record-breaking payout ensures that each club will receive at least £30,000, a 25% rise from the curre

Scotland-based family-controlled investment manager McInroy & Wood has announced the appointment of Wendy Ferguson as chief executive officer, effective June 2025, pending regulatory approval. Ms Ferguson, currently deputy CEO and director of operations & IT, has been with the firm since 201

The average price of a property in Scotland in March 2024 was £192,000, an increase of 6.7% when compared to the same period last year, the UK House Price Index (HPI) has revealed.

St Andrews has been crowned the most expensive coastal town in Scotland to buy a home, according to the Bank of Scotland. Known for its prestigious university and world-renowned golf courses, the average property price in St Andrews has risen slightly from 2022 to £423,419, pushing North Berwi

Edinburgh-headquartered private bank Hampden & Co has appointed Tracey Davidson as its new chief executive officer. She will succeed Graeme Hartop, who is retiring after an 11-year tenure. Ms Davidson will officially join the bank in the autumn, coinciding with Mr Hartop's departure.

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Penny Hogan as its new chief financial officer. Ms Hogan first joined Unity in 2021 as financial controller, and her promotion to chief financial officer reflects her strong contribution to the business over the past three years.

Property taxes in Scotland brought in £623.1 million over the last 12 months, according to DJ Alexander Ltd.

ABP Food Group (ABP) has completed a £24.5 million investment in its beef processing facility in Perth. The investment includes a 2,800 sq metre extension, along with significant refurbishments and upgrades to meat production and maturation areas, storage areas, and staff facilities.

A new £5 million investment package has been unveiled to bolster high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs in Scotland. This initiative forms part of the Scottish Government’s ongoing commitment to implement recommendations from the Logan and Pathways reports, aiming to foster a world-cla

From the Solway Firth to the Highlands, and from rural farms to urban greenspace, new funding totalling more than £1 million for eight projects will support Scotland’s next steps to increase investment in nature. NatureScot and The National Lottery Heritage Fund have announced the latest