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Hillhouse Group, one of the largest independent suppliers of quarry materials in Scotland and a third-generation family business, has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd.

A famous Scottish pearl is set to be sold at auction for up to £60,000.

Solicitor and estate agents Watermans has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh legal firm Cooper Johnson Law. The deal sees Hazel Johnson appointed as the new Head of Private Client as Watermans builds on recent growth to expand that area of the business.

Johnston Carmichael has expanded its private client tax team, welcoming senior tax manager Margaret Heggie and announcing a series of promotions. Ms Heggie joins the firm with more than 25 years of experience of providing specialist tax advice on international tax, trusts, capital gains and high net

A report from the France's top audit court, Cour des Comptes, has highlighted high spending concerns after the French President's office incurred expenses of almost €475,000 (c. £400,000) for a state dinner hosted in honour of King Charles. The opulent banquet, held in September at t

HSBC Group has announced a further $4.8 billion (c. £3.7bn) payout to shareholders, comprising a $3bn (c. £2.3bn) share buyback and $1.8bn (c. £1.4bn) in dividends. This comes as the bank reported a 1.5% increase in pre-tax profit to $8.9bn (c. £6.9bn) for the second quarter.

The Bank of England (BoE) has invited views from the private sector on its approach to innovation in money and payments. Building on the BoE’s work to date, the newly published discussion paper asks for responses on the next step in a wide-ranging conversation on how to deliver an ambitio

Business confidence in Scotland rose eight points during July to 51%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up one point at 45%. When taken alongside their optimism in the eco

Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.3% in May, following growth of 0.2% in April, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. In the three months to May, GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.9% compared to the previous three month period. This indicates an increase relative to the

Livingston Designer Outlet has achieved a record-breaking performance in the first half of 2024, posting a 2.8% year-on-year sales uplift.

Postmasters whose convictions have been overturned by the Post Office Offences Act can now apply to the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme, including those in Scotland. The scheme aims to ensure that postmasters receive redress without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Detached homes are the most popular among people moving home as buyers seek more privacy and space, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Home Mover Review.

Edinburgh-based golf technology company, Shot Scope, has secured $8.5 million (c. £6.6m) in a Series B funding round. Led by Guinness Ventures, the funding will fuel Shot Scope's global expansion, allowing the company to offer its subscription-free, performance-enhancing technology such as GPS

Bus operator McGill’s Group has made new appointments and changes to strengthen its senior leadership team, with Robbie Drummond CA joining as finance director. Mr Drummond has also been appointed company secretary. He is a Chartered Accountant who in recent years has led and transformed trans

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has reported strong sales growth for the first half of the year, driven by the success of its soft drinks brands, particularly Irn-Bru, during the Euros. Revenue for the period is expected to be around £221 million, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year.