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There has been an alarming increase over the past three years in accusations of financial wrongdoing made against journalists in an attempt to silence them, according to a new report from UNESCO. Of 120 cases reviewed by UNESCO dating from 2005-2024, 60 per cent occurred between 2019-2023.

Companies House has published its first ever strategic intelligence assessment as it steps up its work to tackle economic crime.  The strategic intelligence assessment gives an analysis of the key threats Companies House faces. It aims to guide future prioritisation, decision making, risk ident

Actor and debt campaigner Michael Sheen has joined calls for the government to pass legislation to help tackle the crisis of unaffordable credit and problem debt in the UK. In 2022-2023, more than nine million individuals were declined for credit, with millions relying on pay-day-lenders and buy-now

Scotland’s two largest cities have both improved their position in the latest Z/Yen Global Green Finance Index, underlining Scotland’s global reputation and potential in green finance. Edinburgh climbed five places to 19th, while Glasgow jumped eight places to 36th London also retained i

Barclays has exceeded profit forecasts for the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong performance in its investment banking division.

Cazenove Capital, Schroders' wealth management arm in the UK, has appointed Sandra Dailidyte as portfolio manager in Edinburgh. This newly created role reinforces Cazenove Capital's commitment its rapidly expanding community of entrepreneurs and business owners in Scotland. Ms Dailidyte's appointmen

Edinburgh’s Orchard Brae House has secured three lettings in close succession, following the completion of an extensive refurbishment programme at the office building.

Scotland’s luxury and mid market hotels have experienced a boost, as consumers are trading up their choice of hotels and demand for budget hotels falls amidst easing cost-of-living pressures, according to RSM. The RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes, uses data compiled and produced by H

Perth-based Christmas decoration company, The Corporate Christmas Tree Company Ltd, has been sold to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The company, founded in 1998 by Fiona and Charlie Cameron, trades under the names Christmas Direct, DZD, and Sparkling Lights. It supplies festive lighting and deco

Rettie has hired Daniel Cohen as an associate director from Nicol Estate Agents, as the property firm looks to further strengthen its leadership team in the Southside of Glasgow. Mr Cohen will be based at Rettie’s Newton Mearns office, working closely with area director Kay Blair who joined fr

Nationwide Building Society has increased its interest-free green loan offering from £15,000 to £20,000 to encourage homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements. The 0% Green Additional Borrowing products, available to existing Nationwide mortgage customers, need to be spent on impr

A pizzeria owner has been arrested after it emerged the best-selling item on his menu came with a side of cocaine. Customers who ordered "pizza No. 40" from the unnamed pizzeria in Düsseldorf received both pizza and drugs at their door, DW reports.

Actor Steven Seagal has been given land by authorities in Russia to build an International Centre for Martial Arts. The Gorki Holding Co, in which Seagal has a 26% stake, received a huge plot of land in the prestigious Rublevka area near Moscow, according to Russian news outlet Baza. Authorities in

Corporate insolvencies in Scotland have risen by 10.6% in Q2 2024-25 (July to September) compared to the same period last year, reaching 313. This increase is primarily driven by Creditors' Voluntary Liquidations, suggesting businesses are struggling despite recent economic growth. Personal insolven

Lloyds Banking Group has exceeded profit expectations, reporting pre-tax profits of £1.8 billion for the third quarter.