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The Scottish Budget needs to detail immediate actions to address the housing emergency, according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the Scottish Government needs to provide stimulus for the private building sector, provide clarity and stimulus to the private rented sector (PRS), put i

The ESPC has called for the full efforts of the Scottish Government to be put into increasing the supply of homes in Scotland. ESPC’s chief executive Paul Hilton believes that the Housing Bill, which has just passed Stage 1 at Holyrood, will have little impact on supply and that the "largest h

A man in Oxfordshire has created the ultimate fantasy treehouse with a theme dedicated to writer C.S. Lewis. 

The Pope's surgeon has been charged with fraud in connection with allegedly fake records of operations he never performed. Sergio Alfieri, who successfully operated on Pope Francis twice, in 2021 and 2023, lied about performing surgeries 29 times, prosecutors claim.

Deloitte has appointed Allee Bonnard as its new UK managing partner for audit and assurance, marking the first time a woman has held this position in the firm's 179-year history. Ms Bonnard is a financial services audit partner and has over 20 years of asset management and private equity experience

Aberdein Considine has bolstered its energy practice with a newly formed team of legal experts.

Scottish law firm Thorntons has advised on a landmark deal that will secure new social housing for some of the country’s most vulnerable people. Its experts helped UK fund manager Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) to agree a £4.925 million loan from its dedicated social housing fund

Business confidence in Scotland fell 13 points during November to 31%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down two points at 43%. When taken alongside their optimism in the

Amid mounting fiscal pressures and rising demands on public services, ACCA has called for a sharper focus on productivity and outcomes in the public sector as part of a transformational shift broadening the focus from cost-cutting and cost control. Published just ahead of the Scottish budget, the re

Big Four firm EY has revealed plans to cut 150 jobs within its UK consulting division. The cuts will primarily affect senior roles such as managers, senior managers, and directors. This move comes as demand for consulting services weakens following a boom during the pandemic.

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chris Thornton to senior associate and appointed Chrissie Clancy as a surveyor as the property advisory firm grows its Edinburgh-based operation. Mr Thornton, who joined the firm in November 2020, has been an integral part of the team, contributing to key tr

Two Towns Down, Paisley's first brewery in over a century, has expanded its premises and boosted production thanks to support from Business Gateway. The business was started by Sandy McKelvie and specialises in flavoured distilled beers. It offers a wide range of products and flavours for purch

The corporate and M&A team at Harper Macleod advised on 42 transactions in October as business owners and acquiring companies acted ahead of Labour’s first budget in 14 years. With businesses anticipating a hike in capital gains tax (CGT) and other tax raising measures, the team saw a mark

Mabbett & Associates Ltd and IKM Consulting Ltd have merged to create one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms. With a combined headcount of around 200, the new firm, named Arthian, will target new sectors and larger projects with the opening of two new offices and a p

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP) – which has offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff – has announced an exciting partnership with Aberdeenshire Council FA Team and their delivery in both Peterhead and Portlethen Academies, offering students an invaluable o