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Azets has appointed Gordon Baird as its new customs and duty tax director. Based in Edinburgh, Mr Baird has nearly 25 years’ experience working firstly for HMRC as a senior tax specialist and more recently for a specialist financial services consultancy, Fiscalys Consulting and then in industr

Johnston Carmichael, has launched its search for the next generation of leaders, emphasising that curiosity, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills are as crucial as a flair for figures. As part of the firm's graduate scheme, Johnston Carmichael’s recruitment team seeks applicants who pro

Scottish Building Society has appointed Graeme Hartop to its board as a new non-executive director. Bringing with him three decades of experience in financial services, Mr Hartop joins the building society following the retirement of Shelia Gunn and Andrew Lee in September.

Space Solutions, a workplace design consultancy with specialist capabilities in design and fit out, has moved to employee ownership, with 100% of the business now held in trust. In line with its values of teamwork, accountability and creativity, the company’s leadership team has taken the next

Scottish legal firm Lindsays has appointed Andrew Diamond as its new managing partner. Effective from Wednesday, 1 October, Mr Diamond has moved into the firm’s most senior position, having been a partner and its head of residential property since 2012.

A local authority in Poland has been rebuked for exceeding its legal authority by declaring Jesus Christ as its king.

Cox & Co, the Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage, has been acquired by Casa Group, one of the fastest growing property groups in the north of England. The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence

Whisky distiller Loch Lomond Group has reported a drop in underlying profits to £23.7 million from £29.4m the previous year, with turnover decreasing to £105m from £118m, for the year ending 31 December.

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of the year, a slowdown from the 0.7% growth recorded in the first three months. The official figures, confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), come as firms reportedly front-loaded spending earlier in the year to pre-empt potentia

Deloitte's UK business has reported its first annual revenue decline in 15 years, driven by a slump in its consulting arm. Despite the drop in income, average partner payouts rose to over £1 million as the Big Four firm implemented significant cost-cutting measures.

AG Barr, the maker of IRN-BRU and Rubicon, has reported a strong first half, with adjusted pre-tax profits surging by 20.1% to £35.2 million for the 26 weeks ending 26 July 2025. The beverage company saw revenue rise 3.1% to £228.1m and has reconfirmed its profit expectations for the ful

As The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the centre is closing in on generating £1 billion worth of economic impact for Scotland. The EICC began trading in September 1995, with Queen Elizabeth II formally opening the venue the following year in J

Puma Property Finance has provided £58 million development finance to MRP for its 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Glasgow city centre. 

Henderson Loggie has secured significant new public sector wins in health and education, providing internal audit and consulting services. The firm has been appointed to the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework Agreement for Audit Services for Health, to provide both internal audit services

Business confidence in Scotland plummeted by 20 points in September, falling to a headline figure of 39%, according to the Bank of Scotland. In the bank's latest Business Barometer, companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 20 points at 45%.