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Glasgow City Region’s manufacturing sector is poised for a significant uplift, courtesy of a £14 million 'levelling up' injection into three pioneering research and development (R&D) initiatives.

Scotland's gross value added (GVA) is expected to rise by 0.4% this year, down from a previous forecast of 0.7%, according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Spring forecast. A slightly stronger growth trajectory for 2025 is now projected — 1.7%, up from 1.4% — with sustained growth in

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders witnessed a moderate overall rise in average selling prices, though with notable variations among regions.

BNP Paribas Real Estate has made two appointments in its valuation team across Scotland, marking a doubling in size. Under the direction of Jim Crafford, who took over the role of UK head of valuation in early 2023, the Scotland team has expanded most recently with the recruitment of Guy Dalziel as

Haines Watts has enhanced its VAT services for owner managers in Scotland with the addition of Afshana Mohammad as new VAT manager. Ms Mohammad joins the firm’s VAT team with over 15 years’ worth of experience in both private practice and industry. She will be splitting her time between

TLT has strengthened its banking expertise with the recruitment of Euan Cluness as partner. Joining TLT from Addleshaw Goddard, Mr Cluness brings over a decade of experience advising banks and borrowers on some of the most complex debt finance transactions in the UK.

The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2024 has been launched, with 16 categories open for entries.

Scottish retail sales experienced a notable dip, reflecting a 4.0% year-on-year decrease compared to April 2023 figures, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG. The shift in Easter's timing, occurring earlier this year in March, distorted year-on-year sales comparisons, with purchases

Edinburgh-headquartered 2i testing has secured funding worth eight-figures to accelerate growth as it targets turnover in excess of £50 million in the coming years.

Shell has announced the expansion of its enterprise development initiative, Shell LiveWIRE, throughout Scotland to aid entrepreneurs in overcoming business obstacles. Initially launched in North-East Scotland, the programme now encompasses the entire country, offering support to businesses focusing

Marking three decades in the world of business, growth strategist and Chartered Accountant Craig Alexander Rattray unveils his latest endeavour, a book tailored to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Two years in the making, Lessons From The Rocking Chair was inspired by h

Following a round of promotions, acounting, audit, and tax advisory firm Saffery has signed a lease to move its Edinburgh team to new premises at 9 Haymarket Square later this year. The new office will provide more desk and collaboration space, accommodating Saffery’s growing Edinburgh-based t

Perth-based waste manager Binn Group and French recycling and green energies firm Paprec have partnered on a new energy from waste (EfW) facility in Tayside. This €120 million project aims to provide low carbon energy to local industries, creating 200 jobs during construction and 30 long-term p

A painting that had been put up for auction for just €1,500 (£1,285) has been confirmed as a lost work of Italian painter Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.

Ian Phillips has become the new managing director of Robertson Construction Northern. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Mr Phillips' appointment comes six years after joining the business as operations director. He takes over from Frank Reid who has retired after 43 years o