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A new report has assessed the known investment, the skills demand now and in the future, and current training and learning support for green skills in Scotland. CESAP Pathfinder: An Evidence Based Approach to Supporting the Transition to Net Zero states that green investments currently underway, or

Glasgow-headquartered hospitality group Cairn Group has acquired Rannoch Property, the Glasgow-based estate agency offering a range of property management, buying and selling services, through its Cairn Letting division. The acquisition marks the latest stage of Cairn’s ambitious expansion str

Dundee City Council has shown effective leadership, good financial management and engagement with communities as it seeks to tackle long-standing issues. Reporting on its performance and progress is clear, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Business Gateway received over 25,000 enquiries from potential small business operators in Scotland this year, the business advisory service has revealed ahead of Small Business Saturday UK. The small business sector is believed to be worth around £110 billion to the Scottish economy according

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has led an €83 million investment in Braincube, a manufacturing data software platform with specialist industrial applications. Braincube’s industrial-internet-of-things (IIoT) platform helps manufacturers increase their profits using data insights to improv

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new proposals to require personal investment firms (PIFs) to set aside capital so that they can cover compensation costs when consumers are harmed. The proposals, which are now out for consultation, would require PIFs – also often referred to

The amount invested into new stocks and shares ISA policies in Scotland has increased for the third consecutive quarter, according to new data from Scottish Friendly. New ISA policy contributions increased 16% between Q1 and Q2 of this year followed by a 2% increase in the three months to September.

Glasgow-based workwear and safety equipment company Suresafe has invested in new machinery following a £1.2 million funding package from HSBC UK.

A new board game aimed at raising awareness about common financial scams will soon be available to play in RBS branches in Glasgow and Livingston.

Stuart Clubb, partner, solicitor advocate and joint head of the Scottish dispute resolution and litigation team at Shoosmiths in Edinburgh, will take over as chair of the Edinburgh Insolvency Discussion Group (EIDG) on 1 January 2024. Mr Clubb, who specialises in corporate restructuring and insolven

A revealing new report on land trends has brought fresh insights into the dynamics of rural land transactions in Scotland.

Muir Group PLC has announced its financial results for the year 2022/23 which show a pre-tax profit of £2.2 million. Marking half a century in business this year, the independently-owned family property developer and contractor reported a 5% increase in turnover to £89.3m (2022: £8

Scottish law firm Harper Macleod has advised the shareholders of Dalcross Group on its sale to Skytanking UK Ltd. The Dalcross Group provides ground handling, de-icing, lavatory and water services, transportation, fuel services, catering, cargo, baggage, and freight forwarding services at Aberdeen a

The Ledingham Chalmers group, including both the law firm and its subsidiary Ledingham Chalmers Financial, saw turnover of £14.2 million in 2022/23 – its highest in more than 15 years. The law firm's turnover was £13.4 million while group turnover was £14.2 million, up from &

A panel of investment finance experts brought together to advise on how the Scottish Government can create the right conditions to attract global capital investment to support the physical infrastructure required for a just transition has published its first set of recommendations. In comi