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HMRC has made significant changes to the process for updating VAT registration details. Aberdeen-based chartered accountants firm Hall Morrice is advising businesses that, effective from today, any requests to change VAT registration details must be made using the VAT online account.

ESPC has announced a free Buy-To-Let webinar on Thursday 25 July, targeted at aspiring property investors and current landlords. Hosted on Zoom, the webinar will allow those thinking about beginning a property portfolio, or expanding their current portfolio, to have their most pressing questions ans

A new report has revealed that the Highlands and Islands region has significant economic potential in reducing Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a net zero economy.

A thirteen year old girl in China has spent around 449,500 yuan (£65,742) of her parent's savings on mobile games. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the girl found a debit card in her home and linked it to her smartphone to pay for the games.

Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents Ralph Sayer is accelerating its growth plans as it attracts increasing demand for its services. With staffing levels currently sitting at 25, the family-run legal firm has grown by 50% since forming in October 2022 and CEO Ivan Ralph expects that trend to

Forth Green Freeport (FGF) has appointed Sarah Murray as the first chief executive of the consortium. FGF officially opened for business last month with a commitment to deliver an ambitious green growth strategy to re-industrialise Scotland, bringing economic and net zero benefits for the country as

Professional services firm AAB has announced the consolidation of its five brands across the UK and Ireland under the unified AAB name. Employing around 1,000 people across 12 office locations, AAB will bring FPM, Sagars and May Figures under its main brand title, AAB. Think People and SeeHearSpeakU

Scottish animation and visual effects firm Axis Studios has entered administration. Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs of Interpath Advisory have been appointed joint administrators to Axis Productions Limited and Axis VFX Limited, which trade as Axis Studios, on 15 July 2024.

Blackhall & Powis has appointed Rick Campbell as a director to support growth plans and maturing projects across the business. The firm is a specialist provider of consultancy services for developers and acquiring authorities in the low carbon energy and infrastructure sector and operates a

A town in Sweden is giving southern European property a run for its money, as it offers plots of land for less than a cup of coffee. Götene, 200 miles southwest of Stockholm, is offering 29 plots of land for as little as 1 krona – equivalent to around 7 pence – per square metre

Wealth management and professional services firm Evelyn Partners has appointed Charlotte Platts as regional managing partner for its financial planning business across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Northern England. Ms Platts will be joining the wealth management group, which oversees £

The UK government's shareholding in RBS-owner NatWest Group has dropped below 20% for the first time since its bailout in 2008.

An independent report has revealed that Scotland's forestry sector brings in £1.1 billion each year to the economy and supports over 34,000 jobs.

JLL has strengthened its offering to clients in Scotland with a series of promotions in its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. The real estate services firm has invested in its Scotland teams with a wave of promotions in its agency and tenant representation, valuations and property & asset managemen

Thorntons is celebrating its first anniversary since opening its permanent office base in Glasgow. The move to its Lomond House premises on George Square, spanning 7,200 sq ft, marked a significant milestone for the firm – and in the past year it has witnessed 72% growth from the city base alo