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Businesses are being given the opportunity to support their growth through Shell LiveWIRE, a global entrepreneurship programme that is returning to Scotland 30 years after it was first founded.

Responding to the omission of the Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill from the King’s Speech today, ICAS has warned of a detrimental impact and calls for the government to rethink its position. ICAS strongly advocates that the reforms that were intended to be included in the Audit and C

Four men have been charged in connection with the theft of a solid gold toilet worth £5 million more than four years ago. The fully-functioning 18-carat toilet, named America, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in England days after it was installed as an art piece.

PwC has become the the latest of the Big Four firms to plan a reduction to its UK workforce. PwC has refrained from specifying the number of employees targeted by the initiative, confirming only that it would extend voluntary severance packages. However, it is expected that up to 600 positions could

CEG's Verdant office development, located in South Gyle Business Park, west Edinburgh, has successfully clinched two significant lease agreements. Distribution firm Menzies has chosen Verdant for its new headquarters, occupying a substantial 7,500 square feet space. Property management speciali

Springfield Properties has signed a new affordable housing contract, worth £6.1 million, with the Highland Council. The design and build phase of the contract is due to commence in the coming weeks and will be delivered over a period of approximately 18 months, with the Group receiving payment

Buccleuch Property has expanded its prime retail asset portfolio with the acquisition of 49 George Street in Edinburgh from Columbia Threadneedle Investments for £3.325 million. The property holds a prominent position on the northern side of the street and is in a 100% prime location between F

Edinburgh's office market is showing resilience in the face of economic headwinds, with office space take-up rising to 334,510 sq ft by the end of Q3 2023 – a 25% increase on last year’s figure, according to Savills.

Our Just a Minute Q&A series returns with Riccardo Giovanacci, the managing director of Rosevale Letting, as we delve into his career insights and personal reflections. I went to work for Newton Property, as an office intern in July 2007, after working for my Dad. A month later, Stephen O’

Scotland is facing a significant housing crisis, triggered by a chronic underinvestment in social housing, as highlighted by property firm DJ Alexander Ltd.

AAB Group has signalled a change in leadership with the appointment of Emma Lancaster as its new chief executive officer.  Effective from 1 December, Ms Lancaster will succeed Graeme Allan who has been at AAB for more than 16 years. Mr Allan will remain on the AAB Group board of directors and t

Edinburgh-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has formed a new partnership with e-commerce firm Polani Travel. Polani Travel offers travel products and services including flights, hotels and holiday packages.

More businesses expect taxes to rise rather than fall after the next general election, according to the latest research from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. BDO’s survey of more than 500 mid-market businesses, conducted ahead of the upcoming Autumn Statement, scheduled for 22 Novem

A Lanarkshire business focused on delivering low-carbon construction services has successfully entered the B2B market after its two directors accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway. Candid Construction Scotland Limited is a multi-trade construction company which of

In a strategic move within the energy sector, Souter Investments, led by Sir Brian Souter, has finalised an agreement to acquire Premier Hytemp, a firm in the engineering solutions space. This acquisition is a part of a management buyout spearheaded by Premier Hytemp’s CEO, Mohit Sreen, and wi