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Chartered surveying firm DM Hall has recognised the achievements of six colleagues with the appointment of two new directors and four new associates. Calum Riach and Lesley Coghill, who are both part of the firm’s highly successful Inverness office, have been promoted to director status and Br

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is launching a consultation for a second edition of its financial crime standard.

Scotland's onshore GDP experienced a 0.6% increase in December 2024, according to official statistics. This follows growth of 0.2% in November 2024, revised up from ‑0.5%. However, the overall picture for the fourth quarter of 2024 revealed stagnant growth, with a 0.0% change compared to the previ

Turnover at Thorntons has increased by 16% year-on-year as it continues to grow its legal services. Gross income grew to almost £44 million for the financial year ending May 31, 2024, compared with £37.8m the previous financial year. Profits rose by 35%, growing to £12.4m compared

Aberdeen-based risk management and incident investigation software provider COMET has announced it is moving to new headquarters at City Wharf, Shiprow, at the end of this week. This relocation comes amidst significant growth for the company, marked by expanded leadership, new contracts, and strengt

Airglove Medical, based in East Kilbride, has secured £500,000 in equity investment from lead investor Pulse Angels and co-investor Scottish Enterprise to commercially launch its patented Airglove device.

Bruce Cartwright CA, CEO of ICAS, has responded to Holyrood's approval of The Scottish Government's 2025-26 Budget, describing it as a "short-term fix" lacking a long-term tax strategy and a clear reform roadmap for public services. The budget includes £21.7 billion for health and social care,

A court has heard details of an "audacious raid" in which a £4.8 million solid gold toilet was stolen from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. The 18-carat gold toilet, part of an art exhibition, was taken in just five minutes during the early hours of 14 September 2019.

Shares in Aberdeen-based energy services firm Wood Group experienced a significant surge after confirming a renewed takeover approach from Dubai's Sidara.

Fife Council, having previously maintained services without major cuts, now faces a critical juncture, as a recent Accounts Commission report has highlighted a mixed performance, with deepening inequalities and deteriorating social care. The council's significant health and social care overspends ar

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released updated guidance on the Going Concern Basis of Accounting and Related Reporting, including Solvency and Liquidity Risks.

Weightmans has relocated its Glasgow office to The Ink Building on Douglas Street. The move represents a significant investment from the firm into its Scottish practice, as well as demonstrating its commitment to ESG. The Ink Building is an environmentally friendly space with an EPC rating of A, ref

Research by the Building Societies Association has shown that three-quarters (73%) of UK adults with Cash ISAs are against the UK government scrapping or reducing Cash ISAs. Only 8% were supportive, and the others didn’t have an opinion either way. It also highlights that the majority of

The Cyber and Fraud Hub has helped hundreds of individuals protect themselves from financial loss since launching last July. The hub has assisted 228 people through its helpline and fraud triage service, been involved in £8 million worth of fraud investigations and recovered or prevented &poun

A project to increase the amount of luxury self-catering accommodation available on the island of Great Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde has secured up to £95,452 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Jack’s Alt Stays Ltd was launched in 2022 and currently has five cabins