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Scottish business leaders have warned that access to investment capital is drying up, according to MFMac’s biannual survey of Scottish business leaders. The study found that almost half (48%) rate the availability of investment capital in Scotland as scarce or very scarce. Just eight per cent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a tax crackdown on professional partnerships, targeting accountants, lawyers, and other professionals using limited liability partnerships (LLPs) as part of her plan to ensure those with the “broadest shoulders” contribute more. The proposal involves

A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change. The research, carried out b

The UK's inflation rate remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, holding at the same level for the third consecutive month, according to official figures. The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) defied economists' forecasts, which had predicted the rate would climb to 4%.

A hoard of 321 "mint condition" silver coins, uncovered during excavations for the Sizewell C power plant, has been donated to Suffolk County Council's Archaeological Service for safekeeping.

The UK government has confirmed it will proceed with a major reform of the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regime. Supervisory functions currently handled by 22 professional organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), wil

Azets has appointed Gordon Burns as a new corporate finance partner based in the firm’s Glasgow office. In addition, Farran Kerr and Iain Black have been promoted to directors in the accounts and business advisory services team in the Perth office and David Taylor has been appointed director o

Scotland’s private sector presented a mixed economic picture in September, with a surprising surge in hiring set against a backdrop of falling business activity and declining new orders. Businesses took on additional staff for the first time in four months and expectations for the coming year

The UK's top 1% of taxpayers were responsible for approximately one-third of all income tax and capital gains tax (CGT) collected last year, according to new figures from HMRC.

Aberdeen Investments has announced the expansion of its active exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform in the US with the conversion of two mutual funds into fully transparent ETFs. The funds are:

Archilink Ltd, an architectural surveying company headquartered in Aberdeen, is now expanding to Manchester following a year of significant growth for the business. The company uses cutting-edge technologies to deliver fast, detailed, data-led surveys for architects, creating accurate 2D and 3D mode

Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has commissioned STV Studios Factual to produce 36 new hour-long episodes across its successful Auction House franchise. The bumper order includes 18 new episodes of The Yorkshire Auction House – the original show in the franchise, which first launched in

Savills has appointed Mhairi Archibald, one of Scotland’s most respected commercial auctioneers, as associate director within its UK auctions division. With over 25 years of experience, Ms Archibald brings deep expertise in commercial property sales, having held senior roles at JLL and Acuitus

Fire engineering consultancy OFR Consultants has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, with an employee-owned trust acquiring a controlling stake in the company. The company, which has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will also continue to operate its enterprise management incent

Turnover at Glasgow-headquartered VITA (VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors) has risen by 46% to just under £500,000 in the twelve months to September 2025. On the back of this strong performance, the company is forecasting a further £200,000 increase in turnover for the current financial ye