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New research has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) will be instrumental not only in enhancing the efficacy of accountants as strategic business partners to their clients, but also in sustaining small businesses, according to Intuit QuickBooks. The study found that almost nine in ten (86%) a

Members of The Highland Council have received a further update on the current outline business case (OBC) stage of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport process and the role of council officers and elected members. The council, acting as the accountable body, is identifying potential devel

An armed robber allegedly confused staff at a Subway sandwich shop by demanding they hand over "all the bread". Chicago man Abail Bekele, 20, is accused of robbing two Subway restaurants while on bail for another robbery, CWBChicago reports.

A Scottish lawyer has underscored the escalating risks that companies face for failing to adequately safeguard children's data. Video games companies, social media platforms and companies using facial recognition technology have all recently come under fire from data protection regulators across Eur

Three Scottish startups have secured a share of £17,500 in the University of Strathclyde's entrepreneurial award funding, and two research teams have won £75,000 each for their Outstanding Business Idea Research Papers under the Stephen Young Entrepreneurship Awards.

A proposal to breathe new life into a series of buildings at the point where Edinburgh’s West End and city centre meet has been confirmed with the submission of plans to City of Edinburgh Council by Chris Stewart Group (CSG).

The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced support for a further six innovation projects valued at £2.5 million, taking its total investment in research and development initiatives to 100 projects.

Margiotta, a family-run independent convenience retailer in Edinburgh, is poised to grow its footprint, backed by a £725,000 investment from HSBC UK.

Law firm Burness Paull has appointed Mark Kirke as a partner in its construction and projects team, as the firm seeks to address increasing client demand and to seize opportunities in a sector witnessing substantial investment. Mr Kirke, who is dual-qualified in English and Scots law and recogn

Tax expert and former doctor, Brona MacDougall, has joined accountancy and advisory firm Condies as their new tax director. Ms MacDougall brings an unorthodox blend of skills to the role, having initially trained and worked as a doctor before switching careers to the accounting and tax industry.&nbs

A hotel Portland, Oregon is offering a $10,000 (£8,000) overnight package catering to dog owners and their pets. The Nines Hotel's package includes a stay in the presidential suite, complete with monogrammed dog bed and robe, a four-course chef-curated meal for both owner and pet, and a p

Cala Homes (North) has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for proposed new homes in Banchory.

More than 1,000 people have joined a mailing list for Springfield Properties' Durieshill Village development, close to Stirling, as it approaches a milestone planning decision on 29 June.

Loganair has celebrated a history-making week of “firsts” as the airline toasts the launch of its new Heathrow routes connecting London with Derry, Dundee, Orkney, and Shetland. The additions supplement the airline's existing Isle of Man flights. The new routes mark the first-ever link b

Criminals stole over £1.2 billion through financial fraud in the UK in 2022, according to the Annual Fraud Report released by UK Finance.