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All-in-one credit management solution provider Know-it has announced the appointment of Phil Hobden as its head of strategy and growth. As an expert in the fintech field and a well-known name within the UK accounting industry, Mr Hobden brings over 15 years of experience, strategic vision, and passi

Apex Hotels has experienced a formidable resurgence in the corporate and leisure sectors, propelling its revenues and profits to pre-pandemic figures in the last financial year. The Scottish-based group, which operates in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and has expanded to Bath, London, and recently Pit

Dundee-based financial services firm Embark Group has launched a brand new training facility in the city which promises to create a pipeline of high-value technology roles and inject fresh investment into the local economy.

A mountain of Lego found in a suburban drug raid is so large that Australian police are going to need a truck to seize it.

Scotland's retail sector felt the brunt of severe October storms, with shopper footfall witnessing a significant drop, according to the latest data from SRC-Sensormatic IQ.

Glasgow Fort has revealed the first images of its newly opened flagship Zara store.

William Grant & Sons, owner of brands such as Glenfiddich and Grant's, has appointed Søren Hagh as chief executive officer.

Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with surging operational and supply chain expenses, impeding their capacity to invest in growth opportunities, according to research by business lender Simply Asset Finance.

A joint venture has acquired the A-listed office block at 9-10 St Andrew Square, which once was the headquarters of the Scottish Widows Fund, with intentions to convert it into a boutique hotel.

EQ Accountants has appointed Craig Nicol as chief executive officer effective from 1 November 2023. Mr Nicol has worked with EQ as a non-executive director for the last 14 months. Together with the EQ partners he has been focused on the next phase of EQ’s growth journey.

Dame Susan Rice has been appointed as the inaugural independent chair of Forth Green Freeport to deliver a green growth strategy for Scotland’s industrial corridor. Dame Rice is an experienced chartered banker who has had a distinguished career in finance as the former chair and CEO of Lloyds

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has urged the UK government to put ethics, transparency and governance at the heart of its AI (artificial intelligence) policy.

The number of companies filing for administration in Scotland has jumped by over 20% year-on-year, as a sluggish economy, the cost-of-living crisis, high interest rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to impact businesses across the country.

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP (RCCW) has acquired Aberdeen-based practice Mackie & Dewar. Partner Alistair Marshall will join RCCW as a consultant focusing on residential conveyancing and private client matters. He will oversee the transition of the business to RCCW’s head offic

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain the base interest rate at 5.25% for the second consecutive time, signalling a continued tight monetary stance into the foreseeable future against a backdrop of persistent inflation and subdued economic growth. Despite the grim economic outlook, the cen