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The Royal Bank of Scotland is inviting ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners to apply for a place on its Entrepreneur Accelerator Hub. The bank is currently accepting applications to its fully funded support programme for Scottish businesses looking to scale and succeed.

Emblation, the Alloa-based health-tech innovator is undertaking a rigorous clinical trial which could transform the fortunes of its microwave treatments in the US. Emblation’s Swift® device is already being used by more than 1000 clinicians across the States, but the new trials should see

An aircraft pilot who posed as a lawyer because he wanted a career change has been fined more than £2,300. During a short-lived fake legal career, Nathaniel Whitehall appeared in court, signed documents describing himself as a solicitor and prepared wills for clients.

The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has added six new partners to its Incident Response network, including two law firms, as it issues a warning to organisations to have plans in place for cyberattacks. Anderson Strathern and Burness Paull join the specialised Incident Response Cadre, along

Potential changes to the council tax system that could see those in the highest value properties asked to pay more if they can afford to have been published. A joint consultation with COSLA is seeking views on plans to increase the amount paid by people in bands E, F, G and H. This aims to address c

In celebrating its 10th anniversary, Auction House Scotland is poised to host its 75th in-room auction. Established in 2013 by property investor Ross Harper, it is part of the Auction House UK franchise. Over the years, the company has sold more than 1,800 lots, raising over £119.7 million for

OakNorth Bank, the entrepreneurial neobank, has recently extended its operations into Scotland, setting up a new office on Glasgow's George Square, and has appointed a new senior director of debt finance and associate debt finance director. Recognised for its unique approach to lending, the bank has

Moray-based LH Stainless Ltd (LHS), a processing equipment manufacturer for the distilling industry, has secured an investment of up to £149,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), facilitating an ambitious £745,000 expansion project.

Aberdeen-based software company STC INSISO has entered into a technological collaboration with global logistics firm Peterson Energy Logistics. STC INSISO's role in the partnership will centre on aiding the further development of Peterson's logistics platform, Lighthouse.

Scottish businesses are exhibiting greater confidence in their growth over the next year, compared to the European average, according to the latest Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook. This optimism, despite a decline from +35% in February to +22% currently, surpasses the European level o

Aberdeen-based energy services operator Wood Group has reported robust trading for H1 with revenues expected at £2.2 billion, a 15% increase compared to the same period the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA is predicted to rise by 6% to approximately £147 million, reflecting favourable perf

Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels has expanded its portfolio by venturing into rural markets with the acquisition of the Pine Trees Hotel in Pitlochry. The deal, the financial details of which remain undisclosed, marks the first step in Apex's strategy to diversify into popular UK destinations. The family

Richard Adam, who served as group finance director for Carillion plc from 2007 to 2016, has been disqualified for a period of 12.5 years.

Barratt Developments has said it anticipates a 15% drop in profits this year amid a sharp decline in demand for homes, particularly from first-time buyers. In a trading statement, the homebuilder said adjusted profit before tax is "anticipated to be in line with current market expectations", which i

Planet DDS, a Californian dental software company, has chosen Glasgow as the location for its new technology development and support centre, marking a significant investment in Scotland's economy.