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Glasgow has emerged as the standout success story of Scotland’s £1 million-plus housing market, with record activity in the Park area and Pollokshields and a surge in demand across key suburban and coastal hotspots, according to new Savills analysis. Glasgow City recorded 41 million‑po

Edinburgh office development, Port Hamilton, is set to undergo a major transformation into a cutting-edge workplace, supported by a £135 million funding package from HSBC UK. Occupied by Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group, the building will be refurbished to the highest sustainability

An Edinburgh-based digital and web services start-up is building a successful future after its founder turned to Business Gateway for support at a critical moment, following two years of significant personal and professional hardship. Power On Web Design, founded by Martin Kay in October 2024, provi

A truck that was deployed to repair a sinkhole in New Jersey this week fell victim to another sinkhole, which swallowed up the entire vehicle. The massive sinkhole opened up in Phillipsburg on Tuesday. The truck fell into it when it was in the neighbourhood to help repair another sinkhole that opene

Based in Glasgow, the newly rebranded KPW Investments website has officially gone live, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s ongoing growth and evolution. The refreshed platform introduces a modern visual identity, sharper messaging and a noticeably cleaner, faster user experience, al

Mitchells & Butlers, advised by Savills, has completed an off-market acquisition of the Charwood Bar and Grill on Buckstone Terrace in Edinburgh from a private seller. The UK operator of restaurants, pubs and bars will reopen the 6,000 sq ft site later in 2026 as a Miller & Carter Steakhouse

Fund and asset manager Thriving Investments has announced the appointment of Ed Crockett as fund manager for its £260m New Avenue Living fund, strengthening the platform’s continued growth across Scotland and Manchester. New Avenue Living is Thriving Investments’ essential worker h

The provisions of a new Housing Bill in Scotland can help the country to deliver as many as 15,000 additional Build to Rent (BTR) homes over the next few years, building on the 5,000-plus that are already in place, according to property firm Rettie. In what is seen as a major boost for BTR in Scotla

Trident Maintenance Services Ltd, a well-established provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement services across England and Scotland, has been acquired by Cardo Group. Founded with a clear vision to deliver a more people-focused, collaborative approach to service delivery, Trid

Independent insurance broker, TL Dallas, which has seven offices across Scotland, has appointed Tim Mortimer as its new chief executive, as the fourth-generation family firm positions itself for the next phase of managed growth. Group managing director and fourth generation family member, Polly Stav

Insurance apprentice Ethan Cheung is in the running for a national award after taking a proactive approach to protect his business by supporting staff and helping customers. The 24-year-old, an integral part of global insurance firm AXA Insurance's Commercial Direct team, has been shortlisted in the

UK inflation has eased to 3% in January, reaching its lowest level since March 2025 and sparking renewed debate over the timing of a Bank of England interest rate cut. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the slowdown from December's 3.4% was primarily driven by falling petrol pric

The House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts has published a scathing assessment of National Savings & Investments’ (NS&I) Business Transformation Programme, labelling the multi-billion-pound initiative a "full-spectrum disaster". Originally launched in 2020 as Project Rainbow to

BAE Systems has reported a robust financial and operational performance in its 2025 full-year results, underpinned by a record order backlog of £83.6 billion. Amidst escalating global security challenges, the company achieved a 10% increase in sales to £30.7bn and a 12% rise in underlyin

BDO UK and BDO Ireland have exchanged contracts following a successful partner vote for the proposed merger of the two organisations. Completion is expected in Spring 2026, subject to regulatory approval.