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White Oak, a UK-based non-bank lender, has provided £40 million to Scottish SMEs so far this year as it continues to champion the growth of small businesses across the country. White Oak partners with small businesses across Scotland to provide them with tailored solutions for their unique fin

John Swinney, MSP for Perthshire North, has been elected as convener of the Cross-party Group on Social Enterprise in the Scottish Parliament, alongside Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, taking on the role of vice convener. The Cross-Party Group on Social Enterprise (the CPG) is on

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler is to auction more than 120 of his guitars and amps, with a total of 25% of the proceeds pledged to go to charity.

The first-ever Scottish Building Society Festival took place this weekend with over 100 players competing in the event which celebrates inclusive rugby.

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is appealing directly to business in Scotland to see if their unresolved banking disputes can be tackled.

An Orkney local is enjoying ongoing demand for her dog grooming business after working with Business Gateway.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a slew of financial measures aimed at bolstering the economy by aiding businesses, pensioners, the hospitality industry, and the self-employed.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor's decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers. The decision sho

Alba Bank has taken a significant leap in bolstering the SME sector by integrating nCino's cloud banking platform. As a secure cloud-based solution, the nCino Cloud Banking Platform will help to ensure Alba has a streamlined end-to-end lending process from loan application to fund disbursement. As A

A musical based on Gwyneth Paltrow's high-profile court battle with an optometrist who claimed he skied into her is to be staged in London. Gwyneth Goes Skiing, featuring original music by American singer-songwriter Leland, will be performed in the Pleasance Theatre from 13–23 December.

Blackadders LLP has bolstered its business services team in Glasgow with the appointment of John Elder as a commercial property partner. Mr Elder has joined the firm from Shepherd and Wedderburn and has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial real estate. He specialises in cross-border tr

Heriot-Watt University has spearheaded a transformative initiative with the launch of the DeepTech LaunchPad pilot programme.

Professional services advisory firm Hutcheon Mearns has forged ahead with its expansion plans across Scotland by inaugurating a new office in Edinburgh. This latest move, aimed at strengthening its presence across the Central Belt, includes the strategic hiring of three senior professionals to lead

Aberdeen-headquartered IT managed service provider ITWORX UK has celebrated a record turnover year and a decade of dedication from one of its team members. The organisation has reported a £4.6 million turnover for 2022/23 which is 40% growth against the previous 12 months.

Lomond Group, a player in the UK's property market with a significant presence in Scotland, has recently acquired a further two agencies. The group, which has made nearly 50 acquisitions since 2021, has shown its commitment to expansion in the Scottish market with the acquisition of the lettings por