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Provider of professional pensions trusteeship and governance services provider Independent Governance Group has acquired Edinburgh-based IC Select. The deal expands the range of services IGG provides to clients to now include the selection and oversight of investment consultants and fiduciary manage

Long serving Scottish motor dealer, Helensburgh Toyota has set out on a new journey under staff ownership after being sold to a trust formed by its 34 employees. The independent dealer that has held the Toyota franchise for over 45 years is recognised as one of the franchise’s top performers f

The Scottish Government has pledged to provide “every possible support” for those impacted by the collapse of Stewart Milne Group (SMG) while a union has threatened to take legal action against the company.

A company that’s already recycled more than a million tonnes of construction waste from landfill has opened a second plant. Brewster Brothers’ wash plants transform 100% of the excavated soils and rubble they process from the construction industry into high-value aggregates for reuse.

In response to persistent advocacy by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, the UK government has announced changes to the windfall tax, slated to take effect from April.

Glasgow City Region’s £160 million Investment Zone has launched an open call for project funding bids from eligible businesses.

AMTE Power, the electric vehicle battery maker with a plant in Thurso and ambitious plans for a megafactory in Dundee, is currently engaged in talks with a potential buyer in a bid to rescue the company from its financial woes. The accelerated sale process, initiated on 19 December and spearheaded b

An Italian celebrity is facing a criminal investigation after allegedly implicating his neighbours in the high-profile disappearance of his cat. The disappearance of Hiro, one of three cats owned by Nino Frassica and his family, set the town of Spoleto ablaze last year – not least because the

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the shift towards online banking in the UK, with a notable decline in physical visits to bank branches, according to new research from KPMG.

Elgin-based whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced the appointment of Phillip White as its new chief executive, effective from early April 2024. Mr White will lead the family-owned company as it moves into its next chapter of development, focusing on international growth of its own br

Acclaimed Scottish spirits manufacturer Gin Bothy, hailing from Angus, is poised to shine on the glitzy stage of Hollywood, with its premium gin earning a coveted spot in the $125,000 (around £98,000) "Everyone Wins" nominee gift bags at the 2024 Oscars. Gin Bothy has been chosen as part of a

Auto enthusiasts and collectors are eagerly eyeing a rare 1966 Ford GT40 MKI Road Car, listed by Mecum Auctions on 2 January 2024, with a staggering estimated value of $7 million (around £5.5m). 

Manchester-based property firm AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has successfully completed the acquisition of Aberdeen Energy Park and Aberdeen Innovation Park. This landmark acquisition encompasses two expansive science parks in Bridge of Don, North of Aberdeen, comprising more than

Glasgow-based coffee roaster Matthew Algie has formally merged, solidifying its position as a premier coffee roaster in the UK and Ireland. Acquired by Hamburg-based Tchibo in 2016, and Capitol Foods in 2018, the parent company Tchibo, recognising the strong values and reputation for quality and sus

Reinforcing its position in the Scottish events industry, 21CC Group Ltd has acquired award-winning laser and visual installation company funktioncreep in a six-figure deal. This significant addition to the 21CC portfolio aims to elevate the company's capabilities, allowing it to provide compre