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In a report launched today by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP, figures show up to £1.3 billion has been deployed into circular economy investments in 12 months. According to the report, disclosed capital deployed has increased by 10% from £788 million in 2021 to £879

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has today raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5%, marking the 12th consecutive increase in borrowing costs.

Savers across Scotland have seen their finances take a hit over the last 12 months with the vast majority of Scots (85%) seeing the increased cost-of-living directly impacted their finances, according to latest researched by Scottish Building Society. The new survey takes into account the responses

The Miami Grand Prix recently attracted attention for more than just Formula One racing — it also featured exorbitantly priced food items, leaving attendees shocked.

Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants has provided financial due diligence for ThinCats on Edinburgh-based property surveying consultancy Dot Surveying's transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The sale was facilitated by investment from ThinCats, a specialist provider of bespoke fu

Scottish accountancy firm Condies has opened a new office in Dundee's City Quay to accommodate increased demand and expand its regional services.

Edison Group, the Ayrshire-headquartered construction property and investment business, has acquired Livingston-based Maplewood Joinery and Construction, an all-trades commercial and residential property operator which undertakes home extensions, garages, driveways and tarmacadam resurfacing as well

Morris & Spottiswood has won four affordable housing projects across the UK as the business bolsters its housing team with a senior appointment and continues to focus on its sustainability offering for clients. The firm has appointed Kevin McCulloch as operations manager to support the ongoing g

With fewer than 90 days to go until the start of the Consumer Duty the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged firms to ensure they are ready for the 31 July deadline. In a speech Sheldon Mills, executive director of consumers and competition at the FCA, warned that firms who ignore the Duty or

The majority of UK finance professionals have reported that hybrid working is increasing their productivity, while Scotland leads the world on hybrid working, according to ACCA's UK Talent Trends in Finance 2023 report. 

Activity in Scotland’s housing market slowed through April according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, however prices are still rising. Both demand and supply levels fell further into negative territory in the latest survey with a net bala

Following a £600,000 investment, Dumfries Dental Clinic & Implant Centre has moved from 27 Castle Street to its new home 100 metres away at 195 High Street.

Glasgow-headquartered Maven Capital Partners has invested an additional £1.25 million in global carpool and on-demand transport tech provider Liftango.

Edinburgh-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has partnered with American Express to enhance the open banking capabilities for merchants. The collaboration will utilise American Express' Pay with Bank Transfer solution to offer a secure, frictionless payment experience for both merchant

A growing network of coworking hubs in Scotland has the potential to inject millions of pounds into local economies, according to research from The Melting Pot, an Edinburgh-based coworking complex. Coworkers in Europe are estimated to spend around £9 per day at local businesses while using co