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Scottish businesses have delivered their highest-ever level of planned international sales – reaching an unprecedented £2.46 billion during 2024/25, a 20% increase on the previous year – with support from Scottish Enterprise. This milestone reflects Scotland’s growing global

Sidara has tabled a formal £216 million bid to acquire the Aberdeen-based energy services giant Wood Group, valuing the company at 30p per share.

Since October 2023, about 200 journalists have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and Lebanon. The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has determined that 21 of those deaths involved people targeted specifically because of their work as journalists, describing the killings as “m

Wbg has launched a new fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) service aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The offering is designed for businesses that require high-level financial leadership in accounting processes, systems, reporting and strategic advice but may not have the resou

UBS Global Wealth Management has appointed Andrew Sloan as a client advisor in Edinburgh. In his new role, Mr Sloan will create bespoke, holistic wealth management solutions for business owner and entrepreneur clients. His hire reinforces UBS’s commitment to providing locally informed, persona

A Polish CEO has been hit with a wave of online backlash after being caught on camera snatching a hat meant for a child at a tennis match.

Scottish haulage firm, Coille Haulage Ltd, has appointed Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael of FRP Advisory as joint liquidators as the firm entered liquidation. The collapse of the Lochgilphead-based company has resulted in the immediate redundancy of all 24 employees.

As it celebrates 20 years of driving business–academic innovation, Interface has secured a double commitment from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). A new three-year funding agreement, running from August 2025 to July 2028, enables Interface to continue connecting businesses with the expertis

Aberdeen-based engineering firm Wood Group has sold its North American Transmission & Distribution business to power solutions group Qualus for $110 million (c. £82m).

A leading business adviser has cautioned that the government's latest pledge to slash red tape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must translate into tangible, everyday change if it is to be deemed a success. The UK government has pledged to cut administrative regulatory costs for SMEs by

Islay native Adam Hannett has officially been appointed master blender at Bruichladdich, a move that recognises his decade-long leadership in production at the progressive Islay distillery. Mr Hannett, 42, takes on the title after 10 years as head distiller, during which time he has helped define th

Scotland's oldest privately-owned whisky distillery Bladnoch has announced a partnership with the 27th annual Wigtown Book Festival.

Scotland and the Kyrgyz Republic are exploring opportunities for collaboration in aquaculture following a high-level meeting between the Kyrgyz Ambassador and the head of Salmon Scotland. His Excellency Ulan Djusupov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UK, met with Tavish Scott, chief executiv

Business confidence in Scotland rose three points during August to 59%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported slightly lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down five points at 65%. However, when taken alongside th

Thomson Cooper Accountants has welcomed seven new trainees as part of its annual intake. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, these talented individuals have been hand-picked from high schools, universities, and industry. They are joining Thomson Cooper Accountants across the firm’s accountin