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Martin Pibworth, chief commercial officer, SSE, has been appointed CBI Scotland chair as the business community targets long-term sustainable growth in Scotland. Mr Pibworth brings substantial business experience, particularly in the sustainability and net zero sectors, that are essential to unlocki

Returning the vowels to its name, Aberdeen Group, formerly abrdn, has reported a significant reduction in client outflows, dropping to £1.1 billion in 2024 from £17.6bn the previous year, following a period of business simplification. Despite a 6% dip in adjusted net operating revenue, t

CMS is joining forces with economic research organisation, Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI), and business advocate group CBI Scotland, to host an event focused on the development of apprenticeship funding and policy. Skills for the Future: Unlocking Potential Through Apprenticeships takes place at

Enevate Homes, a modular housing manufacturer with a factory in Wishaw, has announced a £2.9 million investment in its staff, plant, and equipment to facilitate significant expansion. Scottish Enterprise is supporting the company with grant funding of £739,000 as part of the economic age

Mint Ventures, the Scotland-based women-led angel investment group, is urging women across the nation to become angel investors – akin to Dragon's Den early stage investing – to re-balance the gender investment gap and provide greater funding for women and diverse founders This call to a

A £6 million mansion, raffled off as a grand prize by Omaze, has come under scrutiny for breaching planning regulations, according to North Norfolk District Council. The Larkfields property in Blakeney, situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was reportedly not built in ac

Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses grew in 2024, bouncing back from a challenging 2023, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report found that during the first three quarters of 2024 the investm

Partners Wealth Management LLP (PWM) has acquired Johnston Carmichael Wealth, significantly expanding its presence in the UK wealth management sector. The acquisition sees PWM's client assets rise to approximately £6 billion, servicing around 5,500 private clients.

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues. Gurjit Pall, an experienced Glasgow-based immigration lawyer, has started work as a partner today to lead the new service. With more than a decade of experience

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a significant rally over the weekend, spurred by the announcement of a US strategic crypto reserve. Bitcoin climbed above $92,000, an 18% increase from its Friday low, while Ether rose by 13% to around $2,300.

Trump Turnberry has reaffirmed its readiness to host The Open Championship, despite the R&A's continued stance that the Ayrshire resort is not currently under consideration.

The UK government has relinquished its position as RBS-owner NatWest Group's largest shareholder, with its stake falling below 6% on Friday. This marks a significant milestone in the bank's journey back to full private ownership, more than 16 years after its taxpayer-funded bailout during the 2008 f

The board of directors of Julius Baer Group Ltd is set to nominate Noel Quinn as new non-executive chairman for election to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on 10 April 2025. He will succeed Romeo Lacher, who, as announced on 27 January 2025, has decided not to seek re-election

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to replace Barclays with Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group in a significant government banking contract, ending a ten-year agreement. The move, worth £99 million to Lloyds, comes as HMRC awards a new £334m, 12-year contract to a consortium

Rob Aberdein has been appointed as group managing director of Simpson & Marwick. Mr Aberdein returns to the helm after three years as chief commercial officer at Progeny, the private-equity backed professional services firm that acquired Moray Group in 2022, a business he founded.