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Perth-based energy giant SSE bolstered investors' confidence with a £33 billion plan to upgrade the UK's electricity network, a move the company says will support thousands of jobs.

The UK economy virtually stalled in the third quarter, expanding by just 0.1% between July and September, marking a significant slowdown from the 0.3% growth seen in the previous quarter. The figures were dragged down by a 0.1% fall in GDP in September, driven by a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar L

The Scottish Government has revealed plans to sell approximately £1.5 billion of its own bonds, nicknamed "kilts", starting in the 2026-27 financial year. The announcement by First Minister John Swinney follows rating agencies Moody's and S&P assigning Scotland an investment-grade credit r

Regional private equity and real assets investment manager Foresight Group, has announced it is investing into Mclaggan + co, joining existing investors, Glasgow-based investment firm, N4 Partners. For more than fifty years, Mclaggan has been collaborating with artists and designers to offer screen-

Global management and technology consultancy Capco, part of Indian multinational Wipro, has appointed Zoe Hodge as a new partner focused on driving the continued growth of its insurance and wealth & asset management practices in the UK. Based in Scotland, Ms Hodge brings extensive experience in

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has been recognised for its leadership and excellence in digital education, winning two prizes at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025. The awards, which take place on Thursday 13 November in London, celebrate the success of ICAS’ refr

Insolvency-related activity rose by 17% in Scotland last month, according to R3. The restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body's analysis of data provided by CreditSafe indicated an increase in insolvency-related activities from 106 in September to 124 in October.

This Living Wage Week, Glasgow City Region has marked a major milestone in its campaign to become a Living Wage Place, surpassing its year one target of 200 new Living Wage accredited employers in the region. Glasgow City Region launched the campaign to Make Glasgow City Region a Living Wage Place i

Slower growth in earnings and employment compared with the rest of the UK is weakening the impact of devolved taxes on Holyrood's budget. The Scottish Government's budget has been boosted by over £4 billion since the introduction of devolved taxes in 2015/16. But that figure is significantly l

House prices in Scotland continued to rise during October, with surveyors expecting the upward trajectory to continue despite some uncertainty relating to the upcoming UK Budget.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has joined six other leading UK drinks trade bodies in a united call on the Chancellor to freeze excise duty in the forthcoming Autumn Budget. The joint appeal was issued Wednesday evening, two weeks before the budget and following a collective meeting with the Ex

New independent research commissioned by ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has exposed a persistent culture of stigma surrounding women’s health and wellbeing in the accounting profession.

A fortune teller has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding around £35 million from clients. The 53-year-old woman, who also presented herself as a feng shui master, allegedly preyed on clients by predicting that there was a "billionaire" in their future.

A new report on Scotland’s International Strategy highlights that Scottish Government efforts to promote the nation abroad have been integral to securing record export sales, inward investment, and tourism growth. The annual report, launched by External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson, detai

Senior executives from HSBC and Barclays have warned Westminster that UK banks are being put at a significant disadvantage by "onerous" capital rules, losing ground to Wall Street rivals and the fast-growing private credit sector. Speaking to the House of Lords financial services regulation committe