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Company insolvencies in Scotland saw a sharp increase in September 2025, rising 41% compared to the same month last year. Official figures show 103 companies became insolvent. This total was comprised of 50 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 48 compulsory liquidations, and five administ

Scottish retail sales saw a modest increase of 1.3% in September compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth.

Law firm CMS will host a free-to-attend event later this month focused on key issues affecting renewable energy projects across Scotland. The Future of Renewables seminar will feature leading industry experts covering some of the major challenges and opportunities facing renewable energy developers.

The Tayside property market has remained strong throughout the third quarter of 2025, with average house selling prices across the region reaching £193,600 – a 6% increase year-on-year. Strong buyer confidence was evident, with the number of homes going under offer climbing by 8%. A tota

Over £40 million of public funds are expected to be lost following the collapse of M Squared Lasers, the first company ever backed by the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB). The Glasgow-based technology firm fell into administration in August, owing more than £60m to creditors afte

A Scottish institution whose trademark sweets have crossed the globe is celebrating its 100th birthday by introducing a new leadership generation and scoping increased capacity. Gordon and Durward in Crieff, with customers including celebrities such as actor David Tenant, is proof of the unwaning ap

Company directors and shareholders face new mandatory reporting requirements for declaring dividends from profits for owner-managed and family-run ‘close’ companies. Failure to comply will incur a £60 fine for each failure to disclose in the tax return.

A Dalkeith homeowner may be forced to dismantle a six-foot fence after enclosing a strip of public land beside their property.

AI robotics firm Launchpad has raised $11 million (c. £8.2 million) in a Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion and technology development.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure to rule out a wealth tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, following new research estimating such a levy could drive £100 billion of assets out of the UK.

EasyJet has announced it will introduce a direct route from Edinburgh to Ljubljana next year. Commencing on 4 April, the Edinburgh service will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using an Airbus A320 aircraft.

Trump International Golf Club in Aberdeenshire has reported its 13th consecutive year of losses, despite achieving record sales.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released the 23rd edition of its Key Facts and Trends (KFAT) report, offering a comprehensive overview of the UK accountancy and audit landscape. This year's report highlights continued growth in the accountancy profession, with rising membership i

The UK economy returned to modest growth in August, expanding by 0.1% and offering a sliver of positive news for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month’s crucial Autumn Budget. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the rebound was primarily driven by a 0.7% expansion in

The vast contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in the findings of a new study published this week. In the first report of its kind, The Economic Contribution of Primary Aggregates in Scotland reveals the scale and strategic importance of the qua