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Accountancy firm bk plus has strengthened its team in Glasgow with the appointment of David Meldrum as restructuring partner, and the promotion of Christie Murphy to tax director. Mr Meldrum brings over 18 years’ experience in both personal and corporate restructuring and has developed a stron

The latest Global Automotive Consumer Study by Deloitte found that only one in 10 (11%) UK consumers would choose to go fully electric with a battery electric vehicle (BEV), up from 8% in 2025. However, when looking at those planning to buy a new vehicle, this rises to 19%, compared to just 5% targ

Late payments are becoming an increasing problem for UK tradespeople, according to new research by Direct Line business insurance, with over half (53%) saying they are experiencing more late payments than a year ago.

UK real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.1% in the three months to November 2025, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Inflation continued to affect Scottish firms throughout December, according to new figures from Royal Bank of Scotland. The RBS Growth Tracker is a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of Scotland’s manufacturing and service sectors.

Scotland's fintech cluster has more than doubled in size in the past five years, from just over 120 firms in 2020 to more than 260. FinTech Scotland, which is marking its eighth anniversary, has welcomed the figures, which they say confirm Scotland's position as one of Europe’s most dynamic an

Axol Bioscience has secured $2.8 million (around £2.1 million) in funding, part of which will be used to expand its operations in Edinburgh. The investment was led by US life sciences specialist BroadOak Capital Partners, with the company’s founding investor, the Roslin Foundation, also

Glasgow-based charity The Robertson Trust has welcomed Vivien Currie MBE, Alison Macdonald and Dr James McCourt as new committee members. Ms Currie has joined the governance, nominations, remuneration and finance (GNRF) committee, while Ms Macdonald and Dr McCourt join the audit and risk committee.

The Scottish Government has announced its latest fiscal plans in its 2026-2026 Budget, branding it as as a "budget for families". Prioritising immediate support for households while introducing future reforms to property taxation, the proposals focus heavily on supporting the NHS, enhancing public s

Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison will present the Scottish Budget to MSPs this afternoon. Ms Robison is scheduled to make a ministerial statement to the Scottish Parliament from around 2.20pm.

Scottish hospitality and leisure group SimpsInns is to open a new Ayrshire coast hotel spa next month following a £3 million development. Bookings are now open for the new sea-view spa at The Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride, set to open on Tuesday 17 February.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has added a gleaming, spaceship‑like structure to the grounds of his $175 million Beverly Hills mansion. Photos obtained by The New York Post show a polished silver pod sitting on the property, prompting the outlet to describe it as a “UFO‑like structure”. B

A coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has set out a joint manifesto for the coming Holyrood elections, urging parties to prioritise competitiveness, infrastructure delivery and skills. Trade Associations' Scotland brings together the Association of British Insurers, Food and Dr

Scots spent £1.4 billion on take-home groceries in December, up 2.4% on the previous year, according to new data. The latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator, covering the four weeks to 28 December 2025, show that Scotland's grocery market ended the year on a strong note.

Scottish small businesses are now more concerned about the growing tax burden than increased staffing costs, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The latest FSB Small Business Index (SBI) for Scotland in Q4 2025 shows that overall small business confidence continues to