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The Highlands experienced a record year for its screen industry in 2022, with a direct spend of over £3 million from national and international productions. The Highland Council's Film Commission has played a significant role in promoting locations and services, as well as supporting productio

Glasgow-based Scotwork, a global provider of negotiation training and consultancy services, has announced the opening of a new office in Portugal, expanding its presence to 47 countries. By establishing a dedicated office in Portugal, the company, which has been headquartered in Glasgow since 1975,

Asset management firm abrdn has appointed Anne Breen as head of real estate, as the company moves towards a simplified focus on growth by dividing its real assets division into real estate and infrastructure. Neil Slater, the global head of real assets for the past three years, is set to leave abrdn

Edinburgh Airport is set to welcome the return of a direct service to Beijing this summer, as Hainan Airlines launches twice-weekly flights between the Scottish and Chinese capitals.

Scottish healthtech firm IbisVision has raised £4.5 million in growth funding to expand its remote eye test platform into the US and EU markets. The company plans to use the funding to double its workforce and open an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. IbisVision anticipates a surge in US sal

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.