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Scotland’s onshore GDP increased by 0.3% in January 2025, following a revised 0.5% growth in December 2024, according to official statistics. Over the three months leading to January, GDP grew by 0.5%, contrasting with the stagnant growth of the previous quarter.

HNH has bolstered its Edinburgh deal advisory team with the appointment of Sean Parr as associate director and Tom Parker as assistant manager. Both join from Deloitte, reuniting with former colleague Roger Mayor, who became a partner at HNH a year prior.

The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has announced the appointment of two highly experienced professionals to its team, further reinforcing its leadership as it drives forward investment and development opportunities in the region. Alison Wilson has been appointed to the newly cre

Terra Firma Chambers will present a Private Client seminar on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 to mark the launch of the second edition of Roddy MacLeod’s book “Contentious Executries: Commissary & Executry Litigation in Scotland”. The second edition of the book, first published by W.

The CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), Bruce Cartwright CA, has written an open letter in response to former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's suggestions that graduates should avoid accountancy as AI usage increases. Speaking on the Jimmy's Jobs of the Future podcast, Mr

Registers of Scotland (RoS) has published its annual report providing insights into who owns Scotland's land. The Country of origin report 2024 shows where land and property owners and tenants were based at the time of purchase, including locations within Scotland, the rest of the UK, and beyond.

Pamela Ogg, chief financial officer at MFMac, has won in the “CFO of the Year – Deal of the Year” category at the 2024 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.

Inflation tracked by the UK's consumer prices index (CPI) increased by 2.8% in the year to February 2025, a reduction from January's 3.0%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure was marginally below market forecasts of 2.9%. Core CPI, excluding volatile items, rose by 3.5

Scotland's housing market experienced a 4.6% annual increase in average property prices, reaching £187,000 in January 2025, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).

Rutland Square Spirits Ltd has signed a deal with Bollywood actor-turned-serial entrepreneur Dr Vivek Anand Oberoi, setting the scene for a significant inward investment into Scotland. Rutland Square draws inspiration from a rich family legacy and pays homage to the founder’s great-grandfather

US food ordering and delivery app DoorDash has formed a new partnership with Klarna, enabling US customers to utilise flexible payment options for their orders.

New research from Grant Thornton UK LLP’s latest Business Outlook Tracker shows a significant recent uplift in business optimism, with an increasing number of mid-sized businesses in Scotland responding proactively to rising employment costs with strategic planning. In December last year, shor

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a new 5-year strategy to deepen trust, rebalance risk, support growth and improve lives.  The FCA will focus on four priorities: 

Alan Kilpatrick BEM has been elected as the new chair of Scottish Golf, following a membership vote at the 2025 AGM. Mr Kilpatrick brings extensive international experience in senior finance, strategy, commercial, and general management, with a proven track record in business recovery and transforma

Aberdeen-headquartered engineering services firm Wood Group has granted Dubai-based Sidara an extension to the deadline for a potential takeover bid.