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Scotland’s known public sector procurement spend in 2022-23 delivered an estimated 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs and £7.5 billion to Scottish GDP, according to new figures. The sixth annual report on procurement activity in Scotland shows that known procurement spend generated an est

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has admitted 760 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) at its annual Admission Ceremony in Edinburgh on 5 April. This year's event marked a significant milestone, welcoming the first CAs to qualify through the Robert Gordon University (

Maven Capital Partners has completed a £3.4 million investment in Edinburgh-based Epod Solutions Group Limited, which trades as Podfather. The business provides a comprehensive cloud-based logistics software solution designed to streamline fleet operations.

Scottish livestock auctioneer, United Auctions (UA), has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The transaction was formally completed on 2nd April 2025, with the assistance of HSBC Bank UK plc, Johnston Carmichael’s corporate finance team, Burness Paull LLP, TLT LLP and Ledingham

Dundee-based aquaculture technology firm Ace Aquatec has appointed Alan MacLeod as chief financial officer (CFO) to support its global growth strategy. Bringing over 20 years' financial leadership experience from diverse sectors including technology, construction, and energy, Mr MacLeod was most rec

A low wall, just two bricks high, has become the focal point of a dispute between a property developer and a landowner. Lioncourt Homes, which is building 70 homes at the Priory Meadows site in Hempsted, near Gloucester, plans to remove the wall to create an emergency access route. However, Roger Wh

Scottish-headquartered consultancy Ryden has become the latest successful investment by Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH). Ryden, the standout regional business, has over 120 professionals across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and parts of northern England.

UK businesses will shape the UK’s response to US tariffs announced overnight, as part of plans announced by the Business and Trade Secretary. Following the 10% reciprocal tariffs on a range of products announced by the Trump administration yesterday, UK companies are being invited to give thei

Dozens of clean energy startups have secured £150 million in private investment after receiving support from a leading technology centre, new figures have revealed. More than 80 pioneering companies have been backed by the Aberdeen-based Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), driving the developme

Aberdeenshire shortbread maker Dean's of Huntly reported a rise in turnover to nearly £10.2 million for the year ending 30 June 2024, a 23% increase from the previous year's £8.3m.

Initial consultation on a new Economic Development Strategy for East Dunbartonshire has been extended. Early engagement is taking place to help guide a plan to support jobs, productivity, investment, access to goods and services, and community wealth.

In a timely boost for Scotland-USA business relations, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) will sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce. The agreement, secured during Scotland’s Trade Mission to New York as part of the Tartan Week cel

Over a third of Scottish mid-market businesses have said that they expect to be directly affected ‘to a significant extent’ by the US Government tariffs, according to the latest survey from BDO. Its survey of 500 mid-market businesses conducted between 24 March and 2 April -  before

Holyrood's Fair Work Committee is to scrutinise the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill.  Community wealth building, or CWB, is an approach to economic development that tries to use the influence of ‘anchor organisations’ – which might include bodies like the NHS, large

Aberdein Considine has announced the appointment of Graham Crocket as national estate agency director. Mr Crocket has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and a distinguished track record in leadership.