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A new survey by accountancy firm Azets has revealed that despite 58% of businesses considering succession planning, the high levels of awareness about succession are not being matched with formal planning. The latest Azets Barometer survey – which measures the opinions of business leaders acro

The total value of all homes across the UK now stands at £8.678 trillion, with Scotland showing a 1.3% increase in total value and outperforming the rest of the UK, according to new research by Savills. Faisal Choudhry, head of residential research for Savills in Scotland, said: &ldq

A Shetland business specialising in engineering and electrical services for the fishing aquaculture and wider marine industries is embarking on a project to access new markets and create jobs.

A Scottish coasteering touring business has seen significant growth and secured a new investor after the business owners accessed specialist advice and support from Business Gateway.

Scottish fintech Miconex has revealed substantial growth in its local gift card programs, driving considerable revenue for businesses worldwide with sales figures topping £12.4 million across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA in 2023. Demand continues with 2024 sales already registering a 6

PwC UK has made the decision to delay the promotion of 90 junior consultants, keeping them on the graduate programme for a further six months, citing insufficient work amidst a challenging market environment. The decision specifically affects graduates who joined PwC's consulting practice in late 20

The UK economy has taken a significant hit since leaving the European Union, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.

Hundreds of Sir Elton John's belongings are being sold at auction.

Former global oil & gas tax leader EY leader Derek Leith has been appointed as a non-executive director at Aberdeen-based decommissioning specialist Well-Safe Solutions. Mr Leith boasts 35 years of experience in the finance sector, particularly with a focus on oil and gas taxation. With his expe

Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Hall Morrice has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Jack Borg-Delaney as a new audit director. Mr Borg-Delaney, with a wealth of experience in audit and compliance, previously held senior audit roles at Deloitte and Ernst and Young.

Scotland is experiencing a start-up boom, with over 40,000 new businesses setting up shop last year – an increase of 12% on the number of new companies incorporated in 2022.

Trojan Energy, the on-street electric vehicle charging specialist, has appointed Chris Waples, Terry Hart and Keith Barclay to the company’s board of directors. These appointments follow £26 million of funding secured by the company in a raise supported by lead investors BGF and The Scot

Women across Scotland are being empowered to turn their passion or idea into a burgeoning business with the launch of a new programme. Run by Elevator, a social enterprise which supports entrepreneurship and employability across Scotland, E3f is a free six-week initiative dedicated to help women dre

A total of 14 Scottish entrepreneurs are set to embark on a transformative journey to Austin, Texas, from 6-14 March, as part of the SXSW 2024 Startup Cohort Programme. This exciting opportunity is made possible by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023–24, supported by Scottish Enterprise and The S

Big Four accounting firm EY incurred over $700 million (around £555m) in additional debt on its global operating business due to the failed Project Everest, according to recently filed accounts at Companies House.