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Hywel Ball, EY's UK chair and UK&I managing partner, has announced his resignation, triggering a leadership race for one of the most coveted roles in professional services. The 61-year-old veteran, who has dedicated his entire career to the Big Four firm since 1983, was a staunch advocate for Pr

KPMG UK has appointed Vishal Chopra as its new senior partner for Scotland, taking responsibility for a team of over 900 across KPMG's Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen offices. He has been based in Scotland throughout his professional career and takes on the prominent role having most recently led K

CBRE’s Scottish headquarters has been awarded WELL Certification at Platinum Level, recognising the global real estate advisor’s commitment to promoting employee wellbeing.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has been named the Surveyor of the Year at The Scottish Mortgage Awards for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year. Judged by independent and respectable experts, The 2024 Scottish Mortgage Awards celebrates the people, products and services that demonstrate excellence

Successful Davis Cup captain, and former coach to Andy Murray, Leon Smith, believes sport has sometimes been slow to look outwardly for ways to innovate – and can learn lessons from the world of business.  Smith was speaking at a special tennis clinic event in Edinburgh, hosted by RSM UK

Scotland's council tax collection rate fell slightly in 2023-24, reaching 95.5%, down from 96.2% the previous fiscal year, according to the latest figures released by Scotland's Chief Statistician.

FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with 10 industry partners, has launched a worldwide innovation challenge focused focused on delivering positive environmental and societal outcomes.

Surveyors in Scotland anticipate that house prices will increase through the coming months according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey as both demand and supply remain steady.

One of the world’s oldest books has been sold for more than £3 million at auction.

Luxury fashion brand Michael Kors has become the first retailer to launch Mastercard's AI shopping assistant, Shopping Muse, on its US website.

The UK's GDP remained unchanged in April, but analysts believe the economy is still likely to grow at a decent pace in Q2.

Starling Group, has marked its third consecutive year of profitability, posting a 54.7% surge in pre-tax profits to £301.1 million for the year ending 31 March. Revenue at the group – which comprises challenger bank Starling Bank, Engine by Starling and Fleet Mortgages – also saw a

Eden Mill, the Scottish distiller with roots in St Andrews, has been named the Official Gin of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.

Dumfriesshire-based Browns Food Group has invested a multi-million pound sum in AK Stoddart, creating Scotland's largest privately-owned meat business with a combined turnover of £300 million. This move will boost processing capacity and exports, with the new entity aiming for a £500m tu

Scotland’s shops are set to score from the European football championships with new research finding one in eight Scots plan to spend more on food and drink to enjoy whilst watching matches. Electrical and sporting goods shops are likely to do well, as well as grocery and food-to-go businesses