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PwC is to make approximately 175 junior auditors in the UK redundant in a notable shift to compulsory job cuts within its audit division. The move, scheduled for August 2025, comes in response to challenging market conditions and a significant fall in voluntary staff departures.

Edinburgh-based Tailored Spirits Co, a start-up that specialises in privately owned whisky, has experienced a remarkable 900% year-on-year revenue growth, with Q1 2025 figures surging to 900%, up from £110,000 in Q1 2024. This milestone positions Tailored Spirits Co as one of the fastest-growi

The United Kingdom's economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, matching the initial estimate and marking the strongest expansion in a year. This welcome news for the UK government, which follows a modest 0.1% gain in the final quarter of 2024, positions the UK with the highest growth rate a

Aberdein Considine’s Wealth Division has transitioned to a limited company, Aberdein Considine Wealth Ltd, trading as AC Wealth. This exciting development sees long standing financial planners Russell Anderson, Alan Davidson and Sam Goult appointed as shareholders and paving the way for future

Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced by the FCA.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into Aberdeen-based energy services company, Wood Group, following the discovery of "material weaknesses and failures" in the firm's financial culture.

Business confidence in Scotland saw a five-point decline in June, settling at 47%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.

A unique and highly significant collection of 20 barely used McLaren road cars, formerly owned by the late McLaren Formula One team co-owner Mansour Ojjeh, is being offered for sale.

The pound sterling has experienced for its most significant weekly advance against the dollar in almost four months on Friday, trading near a peak not seen since late 2021. The rise to over $1.37 is attributed more to a general weakening of the US dollar than to inherent strength in sterling. I

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has reported that the UK's largest accounting firms do not formally monitor how artificial intelligence affects the quality of their audits. In a review published on Thursday, the watchdog noted that while the Big Four firms – Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC &

Businesses from across the Forth Valley are being invited to come together this autumn for a week of inspiration, connection, and opportunity as Forth Valley Business Week 2025 launches with the theme 'Stronger Together: Collaboration and Community for Business Resilience'. Taking place from Monday

Highland councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to working with a company owned by Scotland's richest man to establish a new care facility for the North Coast.

Morris & Spottiswood has announced its best-ever consolidated financial results, achieving exceptional growth in turnover, profit and cash reserves during 2024, driven by strategic sector growth and diversification and operational excellence across its business portfolio. The group, which is cur

DFYNE, an activewear brand based in Glasgow, is Scotland’s and the UK's fastest-growing private company, according to the fourth annual Sunday Times 100 rankings. The list is published today online at thesundaytimes.com/100 and available as a supplement with the print edition of the newsp

Azets has appointed Graham Parker as a new accounts and business advisory services director in the firm’s Perth office. Mr Parker has 20 years’ experience advising a wide range of SME and entrepreneurial clients on their business, tax, growth and succession planning strategies. As a