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The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has been awarded long-term investment from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), securing its position at the forefront of Scotland’s emerging bioeconomy.

Scottish Enterprise has unveiled its future focus to help unlock thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of global growth opportunities to deliver a more successful, greener and fairer economy.

The London stock market recorded just 23 issuers listing in 2023 which is a 49% decline on the 45 seen in 2022 and represents the quietest year on record since 2010, when EY first started collating this data.

The first part of a large collection of Scottish coins dating from the period of William the Lion through to James V (c. 1180-1540) and amassed over the last 50 years will be offered at Noonans Mayfair in a single-owner sale titled A Collection of Scottish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman (Part I

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the UK government to consider removing the “barrier to growth” many small businesses are faced with by raising the VAT threshold. FSB's new paper, "VAT for Small Businesses", suggests revamping the VAT system could be the key to unlockin

There were 108 company insolvencies registered in Scotland in December 2023, 5% lower than the number in December 2022, according to the latest official statistics. This was comprised of 40 compulsory liquidations, 65 CVLs and three administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership appointments.

Ayr-headquartered MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers has opened a new office in Glasgow. With over three decades of experience and offices already firmly established in Ayr and Aberdeen, the addition of a Glasgow location is a strategic move to enhance accessibility and cater to the growing needs of

The contribution of the Scotch whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022, according to a new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £600m over the last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by property firm DJ Alexander Ltd.

Global pension company Aptia has secured a prime office space at CEG's Verdant office development in South Gyle Business Park, west Edinburgh. The firm is taking a turnkey office solution for 8,470 sq ft of CEG’s Let Ready Custom Design + Fit Out space.

On-street electric vehicle charging specialist Trojan Energy has secured a £26 million investment to propel its growth plans. The funding comprises £8m from growth capital investor BGF, coupled with an £18m follow-on investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank.

Phil Anderson Financial Services has enhanced its leadership team with the appointments of Peter Brown and Kevin Philip as directors. Mr Brown joined Phil Anderson Financial Services in December 2017 and has since proven himself as a valuable member of the team. With a wealth of exper

Elton John is taking a minimalist turn as his former penthouse in Atlanta is stripped bare for an upcoming auction at Christie's, set to kick off on 21 February. The curated collection of items from the flamboyant artist's abode is estimated to fetch a staggering $10 million (around £7.9m).

Alternative finance lender, Reward Finance Group, has made two key business development appointments and opened new offices in Dunfermline, in response to reaching a £14.35 million lending milestone across Scotland. Providing property investors and SMEs with tailored business finance loans and

Ownership of Edinburgh Airport is set to change hands as part of BlackRock's deal to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in a significant cash-and-stock transaction valued at over £9.43 billion. The deal, unveiled on Friday, comprises £2.36bn in cash and some 12 million BlackRoc