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Renfrewshire's ShopMobility Paisley & District, a provider of mobility equipment, has seen a nearly 100% rise in its turnover, escalating from £29,000 to £56,000 since 2020, due to digital support and funding advice from Business Gateway. Starting as a small community group nearly th

German science and technology giant, Merck, has announced plans to invest €35 million (£30m) in the expansion of its biosafety testing capabilities in Glasgow and Stirling.

Non-bank lender, White Oak, has inked a fresh partnership with the Law Society of Scotland, further deepening its footprint in the Scottish market. The initiative is set to offer flexible funding options to Law Society's 12,000 Scottish solicitors and their clients, bolstering their growth aspiratio

Scotland's first internet of things (IoT) accelerator, the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC), has heralded the amount of female-led ventures in its third cohort of companies. The latest cohort of companies to join the STAC includes a 50% female-founder representation, outstripping the overall t

Since its introduction as Scotland's response to Guinness in January, Campervan Brewery's Extra Black beer has quickly become the company's top-selling product.

Ken Tudhope has been named the new director of finance and people services at Cairn Housing Group. Assuming his new role at the end of August, Mr Tudhope will bring with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the housing sector.

Timber industry heavyweight Donaldson Group has welcomed Fergus Bell into a novel position as 'd-commerce' director of the retail & distribution division, indicating a dedicated investment in its digital prowess. Mr Bell's joins from building supplies firm Bradfords, where, as head of e-commerce

Glasgow-based ultrasound sensor firm Novosound has enlisted the expertise of former Intel executive David Jolliffe as its new CFO. This move comes amid growing opportunities for the company's wearable ultrasound technology in the North American healthcare, wellbeing and fitness monitoring markets.

In a significant strategic overhaul, accountancy and advisory firm CT (formerly Chiene + Tait), has appointed a new executive committee and strategic leadership team, along with the upcoming launch of a new seven-figure digital transformation division. The newly appointed executive committ

A government official in India has drained a reservoir to retrieve a phone he dropped at the site while he was taking a selfie.

The former Scottish Widows headquarters in Edinburgh is to be partially demolished to make way for new housing after councillors gave their approval for the plans.

Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI) has extended its management agreement with Crossbasket Castle, helping support the five-star hotel as it undergoes an ambitious £15 million expansion. ICMI, which manages a global portfolio of properties, has overseen the management of the awar

Law firm Lindsays has completed its largest merger to date by integrating with Miller Hendry, which comprised seven partners and some 50 staff, bringing total partners to nearly 50 and staff to 300. The deal to make Miller Hendry part of the Edinburgh-headquartered firm takes effect today.

Law firm CMS has announced the addition of two senior associates and transactional real estate specialists, Charlotte Miller and Keith Barber, to its data centre division. Based in Glasgow, the team is set to further fortify its UK and European operations, advising data centre clients with

A Scottish Parliament committee has launched a public consultation to seek views on new Scottish bankruptcy laws.  The Bankruptcy and Diligence Bill will, among other provisions, create a “mental health moratorium”, meaning enforcement action against someone with serious mental