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LINC Scotland: Angel investment set for a record year in Scotland
New figures from LINC Scotland, the national angel capital association, indicate that investment levels from Scotland’s business angel community into promising young companies are in line for a record year in 2021.
Published 16 September 2021
UK Enterprise Awards names Zudu as best web and app development company in Scotland
Dundee-based digital agency, Zudu, has been named the Best Web & App Development Company in Scotland at the 2021 UK Enterprise Awards hosted by SME News Magazine.
Published 16 September 2021
Edinburgh to host Barbados investment event
Edinburgh will host a leading diplomatic and business event showcasing opportunities on the Caribbean Island of Barbados.
Published 16 September 2021
FCA and TPR outline a framework for value for money in defined contribution pension schemes
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have published a joint discussion paper on developing a common framework for measuring value for money (VFM) in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.
Published 16 September 2021
Royal Bank of Scotland launches £150 switch and stay offer
Royal Bank of Scotland is offering £150 to new and existing customers who switch and stay. The limited time offer runs until 18 November 2021.
Published 16 September 2021
HMRC warns Christmas shoppers not to get caught out with extra charges
With just 100 days to go until Christmas, HMRC is urging shoppers to ensure they don’t get caught out by unexpected charges when buying from overseas traders.
Published 16 September 2021
And finally… beach of the peace
A lawyer was arrested after dressing up as Michael Myers from the Halloween horror movie franchise and strolling on the beach with a bloody knife.
Published 16 September 2021
KPMG: Major Scottish cities could see employment rise by 5-7% in wake of COVID-19
Scottish cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen could see employment rise by 5-7% as a result of increased availability of office space in the wake of COVID-19, according to a new report by KPMG.
Published 15 September 2021
Williams Bros. Brewing Company secures seven-figure investment from HSBC UK
Williams Bros. Brewing Company has solidified its business with long-term production solutions thanks to a seven-figure investment from HSBC UK.
Published 15 September 2021
The Glenburn Hotel Limited marketed for sale at offers over £1.1m
The Glenburn Hotel Limited in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, which owned the historic Glenburn Hotel and which was placed in administration in August this year, is to be marketed for sale at offers over £1.1 million.
Published 15 September 2021
Walker Fraser Steele: Average house price in Scotland reaches new record level
Average house prices in Scotland reached a new record level of £207,877 in July, according to the latest House Price Index from Walker Fraser Steele.
Published 15 September 2021
Scottish Salmon Company owner Bakkafrost announces £700m investment
Bakkafrost, the Faroese owner of The Scottish Salmon Company, has announced that it will invest over £700 million to increase the output of its premium salmon by more than 40% over the next five years.
Published 15 September 2021
Drum secures the Student Loans Company at Buchanan Wharf in Glasgow
Drum Property Group, developers of Buchanan Wharf in Glasgow, has agreed a 20-year lease with the Student Loans Company (SLC) for a 75,000 square foot headquarter office housing up to 1100 staff at the Clydeside development.
Published 15 September 2021
SRC & KPMG: Lifting of restrictions a let down as summer retail sales stutter
The lifting of coronavirus restrictions has been dubbed a 'let down' as Scottish total retail sales in August continued to perform below pre-pandemic levels.
Published 15 September 2021
Scottish economy grows 4.7% in second quarter of 2021
Scotland's Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy grew by 4.7% during April to June 2021.
Published 15 September 2021
