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Deirdre Michie, chief executive of Oil and Gas UK Oil and Gas UK, the representative body of the energy industry, has said the North Sea oil and gas industry is facing "challenging times" ahead.

Outstanding debt of Scottish farms increased four per cent over the past year according to new Scottish Government figures, marking the sixth consecutive annual increase in Scottish farm debt. Data released by Scotland's chief statistician, based on a survey of the main banks and other lending insti

BrewDog founders James Watt and Martin Dickie Scots craft beer company BrewDog has come under fire after LGBT activists said a video promoting its latest equity finance initiative is transphobic.

Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead has promised to seek clarity from the European Commission on a €500 million funding package for European farmers.

QMU principal and vice-chancellor Petra Wend An innovation hub supporting 13,000 jobs will be built at Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, the university's principal professor has confirmed.

David Wheldon, chief marketing officer at RBS The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the second largest issuer of banknotes in Scotland, has announced its next generation of £5 and £10 notes will be printed on polymer.

Martin Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management Aberdeen Asset Management has confirmed the acquisition of Bristol-based Parmenion Capital Partners LLP and its sister company Self Directed Holdings.

SNP depute leader Stewart Hosie The potential acquisition of other UK challenger banks by Spanish-based TSB owner Sabadell would have to be considered on its merits, SNP depute leader Stewart Hosie said today.

Andy Willox, the FSB's Scottish policy convener Confidence has fallen among small businesses in Scotland, which are already less confident than those south of the border, according to a new survey.

Fiona Hyslop MSP Film and TV producers spent a record £45.2 million shooting on location in Scotland last year, culture secretary Fiona Hyslop revealed today.

Sandy Burgess, chief executive of the Scottish Motor Trade Association New figures show that sales of new cars in Scotland continue to rise, but are still lagging behind the rest of the UK.

Malcolm Scott A former treasurer for the Scottish Conservative Party and trustee of charity Crimestoppers has been banned from holding the directorship of any company for five and a half years.

Mark McDonald MSP Almost 135,000 people in Scotland are employed by accredited Living Wage employers, according to new figures obtained in the Scottish Parliament last week.

The Scottish government's plans to create a minimum unit price for alcohol could adversely affect the free movement of goods the Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has said. Yves Bot said the plans would only be legal where there was no other option, such as increasing taxes, to achie

Lena Wilson The last 12 months have seen Scottish Enterprise offer a total of £57.8million of Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) grants for projects with planned capital expenditure of £396.7 million.