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A city in Catalonia has outright banned the adoption of black cats in the run-up to Halloween over fears they could be used in satanic rituals. The move was announced last week by the city council of Terrassa, a city of nearly 230,000 people in the vicinity of Barcelona.

Begbies Traynor has added 34 years of Scottish insolvency experience to its team in Glasgow with the appointment of George Lafferty as director. Mr Lafferty joins the professional services firm from another Glasgow insolvency firm, where he was insolvency director. He has previously held senior posi

Gold surged past £3,200 an ounce on early Friday morning, reaching a new record high of £3,257.80 and heading for its largest weekly gain since the 2008 financial crisis. The precious metal is on track for an approximate 8% rise this week, fuelled by a potent combination of geopolitical

Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group, is officially open.

Company insolvencies in Scotland saw a sharp increase in September 2025, rising 41% compared to the same month last year. Official figures show 103 companies became insolvent. This total was comprised of 50 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 48 compulsory liquidations, and five administ

Scottish retail sales saw a modest increase of 1.3% in September compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth.

Law firm CMS will host a free-to-attend event later this month focused on key issues affecting renewable energy projects across Scotland. The Future of Renewables seminar will feature leading industry experts covering some of the major challenges and opportunities facing renewable energy developers.

The Tayside property market has remained strong throughout the third quarter of 2025, with average house selling prices across the region reaching £193,600 – a 6% increase year-on-year. Strong buyer confidence was evident, with the number of homes going under offer climbing by 8%. A tota

Over £40 million of public funds are expected to be lost following the collapse of M Squared Lasers, the first company ever backed by the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). The Glasgow-based technology firm fell into administration in August, owing more than £60m to creditors afte

A Scottish institution whose trademark sweets have crossed the globe is celebrating its 100th birthday by introducing a new leadership generation and scoping increased capacity. Gordon and Durward in Crieff, with customers including celebrities such as actor David Tenant, is proof of the unwaning ap

Company directors and shareholders face new mandatory reporting requirements for declaring dividends from profits for owner-managed and family-run ‘close’ companies. Failure to comply will incur a £60 fine for each failure to disclose in the tax return.

A Dalkeith homeowner may be forced to dismantle a six-foot fence after enclosing a strip of public land beside their property.

AI robotics firm Launchpad has raised $11 million (c. £8.2 million) in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion and technology development.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure to rule out a wealth tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, following new research estimating such a levy could drive £100 billion of assets out of the UK.

EasyJet has announced it will introduce a direct route from Edinburgh to Ljubljana next year. Commencing on 4 April, the Edinburgh service will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using an Airbus A320 aircraft.