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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the UK government to consider removing the “barrier to growth” many small businesses are faced with by raising the VAT threshold. FSB's new paper, "VAT for Small Businesses", suggests revamping the VAT system could be the key to unlockin

There were 108 company insolvencies registered in Scotland in December 2023, 5% lower than the number in December 2022, according to the latest official statistics. This was comprised of 40 compulsory liquidations, 65 CVLs and three administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership appointments.

Ayr-headquartered MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers has opened a new office in Glasgow. With over three decades of experience and offices already firmly established in Ayr and Aberdeen, the addition of a Glasgow location is a strategic move to enhance accessibility and cater to the growing needs of

The contribution of the Scotch whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022, according to a new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £600m over the last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by property firm DJ Alexander Ltd.

Global pension company Aptia has secured a prime office space at CEG's Verdant office development in South Gyle Business Park, west Edinburgh. The firm is taking a turnkey office solution for 8,470 sq ft of CEG’s Let Ready Custom Design + Fit Out space.

On-street electric vehicle charging specialist Trojan Energy has secured a £26 million investment to propel its growth plans. The funding comprises £8m from growth capital investor BGF, coupled with an £18m follow-on investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank.

Phil Anderson Financial Services has enhanced its leadership team with the appointments of Peter Brown and Kevin Philip as directors. Mr Brown joined Phil Anderson Financial Services in December 2017 and has since proven himself as a valuable member of the team. With a wealth of exper

Elton John is taking a minimalist turn as his former penthouse in Atlanta is stripped bare for an upcoming auction at Christie's, set to kick off on 21 February. The curated collection of items from the flamboyant artist's abode is estimated to fetch a staggering $10 million (around £7.9m).

Alternative finance lender, Reward Finance Group, has made two key business development appointments and opened new offices in Dunfermline, in response to reaching a £14.35 million lending milestone across Scotland. Providing property investors and SMEs with tailored business finance loans and

Ownership of Edinburgh Airport is set to change hands as part of BlackRock's deal to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in a significant cash-and-stock transaction valued at over £9.43 billion. The deal, unveiled on Friday, comprises £2.36bn in cash and some 12 million BlackRoc

The parent company of former contractor McGill has claimed that an investigation into money transfers between the two businesses has now been resolved.

The latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI has revealed a further decline in the Scottish private sector at the close of 2023.

Accountants from EY and PwC are set to face questioning in the upcoming sixth phase of the Williams Inquiry, shedding light on their role in the Post Office scandal linked to the Horizon IT system.

The financial repercussions of Brexit have been projected to reach a loss of £311 billion by the mid-2030s, a new report has revealed.