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Scottish businesses have delivered their top priorities for any future UK government, according to the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) report. The survey of around 400 firms from across the economy found that “delivering long-term economic growth” was top of the

Forres-headquartered spaceflight company Orbex has closed an update to its Series C funding round, securing a further £16.7 million from a consortium of six major investors. This latest injection of capital brings Orbex's total funds raised to an impressive £102m.

In a move securing its long-term future, Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has transitioned to employee ownership. The establishment of an employee ownership trust (EOT) sees founder Ewan Anderson transferring his entire shareholding to a trust representing all 24 employees, embracing a model often like

A portrait of Sir Winston Churchill that could sell for an estimated £800,000 at auction has been put on display at his family home, Blenheim Palace.

Business restructuring expert FRP Advisory is the latest tenant to take space at Meridian in Union Row in Aberdeen.

March saw a slight slowdown in the UK's inflation, but it fell short of economists' expectations, reducing the likelihood of the Bank of England's interest rate cuts, experts have commented.

Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, is set to create 50 new jobs in the hospitality industry, as it looks to recruit the best talent in the sector to join its growing team.

Described as a “vote of confidence” in Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world’s largest shipbuilding company, committing each other to pursue opportunities for floating offshore wind pr

The wrong couple were divorced after solicitors made a computer error. "Mr and Mrs Williams" were married for 21 years until separating in 2023. But they had not yet sought a divorce.

Firms in the financial services sector in Scotland have been invited to sign up for a new business and innovation support programme. Future Finance aims to enhance innovation and productivity in the sector and help organisations adapt to challenges, ranging from AI and data to changes in regulation

Phlo has announced the close of a £9 million funding round, accessing additional investment for their group of businesses amid a challenging investor market.

The search for the top tech innovator in Scotland has been launched as part of annual competition to highlight the next great technology business. The competition – KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator – is now in its 11th year and has seen previous winners such as What3Words, S

A detailed VAT checklist tailored specifically for home improvers undertaking self-build and some conversion projects, which can include home office facilities, has been launched by Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie. The comprehensive guide, curated by the firm's tax experts, is d

Quantuma's Edinburgh and Glasgow-based managing directors and insolvency practitioners, Craig Morrison and Ian Wright, have been appointed joint liquidators to Arbroath-based Royal Oak Tree Services Ltd. The single site Royal Oak Tree Services was established in 2019 and employed a team of seve

The average price of a property in Scotland in February 2024 was £188,000, an increase of 5.6% when compared to February 2023, the latest provisional statistics from the UK House Price Index (HPI) have shown.