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Japanese police have apprehended a yakuza boss suspected of stealing Pokémon cards. Keita Saito, a 39-year-old kanbu (leader) of the Takinogawa family, part of the Sumiyoshi-kai crime syndicate — the second-largest yakuza group in Japan — was arrested in late April.

TSPC, the property portal for Dundee, Angus, and North Fife, is doubling down on its commitment to support first-time buyers as they get a foot onto the property ladder. Angela Wallace, centre and operations manager of TSPC, said: "Our members, a network of solicitors and estate agents operating acr

The director of a Scottish company has been banned from running a business for eight years following the company's persistent and disruptive cold-calling practices. Duncan Paul, 51, of Glenorchard Road, Balmore, Glasgow, was the director of CRDNN Limited, which made millions of unsolicited sale

A first-of-its-kind training programme helping displaced Ukrainian women to develop the skills needed to start a career in tech is celebrating its first anniversary with a host of permanent job offers. Royal Bank of Scotland’s Women in Tech pilot – delivered in partnership with Code Firs

Tech firms Cisco and Sword Ping have announced a strategic partnership with FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organisation for the fintech sector in Scotland. Through this collaboration Cisco, Sword Ping and FinTech Scotland will be joining forces to foster innovation, drive technology adopti

Glasgow-based Joup Group has received a funding package worth seven-figures from HSBC UK, facilitating its acquisition of three existing stores and the launch of a further six Pret a Manger franchise locations across Scotland.

Glasgow-based funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed Jill Hood as chief marketing officer (CMO). The role has been newly created as the business invests in its marketing and brand development as part of a wider growth strategy.

Mackie's of Scotland has strengthened its sales team with a trio of appointments to meet growing demand for its products across the UK and abroad. The family business has seen more than 1,000 additional UK stores stock new flavours in this calendar year alone.

Edinburgh’s Audi dealership, located on Bankhead Drive in Sighthill, has traded hands in a deal worth £9.1 million.

LGT Wealth Management has relocated its Scotland office to a new headquarters in Edinburgh's Capital Square. Following last year’s £140 million acquisition of abrdn’s discretionary fund management business, LGT Wealth Management now has over 50 people working out of its Edinburgh b

Quantuma has appointed restructuring expert Brian Milne as a managing director in its Scottish practice. Mr Milne will be based from Quantuma’s premises in Glasgow and he will also spend time in the firm’s Edinburgh office. A seasoned restructuring practitioner, his experience spans all

Aberdeen-based oil services company Wood Group has declined a £1.4 billion takeover offer from Dubai-based rival Sidara, citing the offer as "fundamentally undervalued".

TSB has announced a further 10 branch closures across Scotland, as part of a larger operational overhaul comprising 36 bank branches closures and 250 job cuts.

Coach holiday and short break specialist­ Caledonian Leisure has acquired Tartan Travel as part of a wider mutual partnership with hotel and tour operator Blackpool Promotions.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to maintain the Bank Rate at 5.25% in May, but experts say signs of an impending rate cut are clear. The MPC's forecast predicts inflation below 2% in two to three years, signalling potential cuts.