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Scotland saw hotel transaction volumes (sales of £1 million+) reach £310m in 2023, up 98% on 2022’s figure of £156m, according to Savills. Overall Scotland accounted for circa 14% of all UK hotel deals last year as the market remained resilient despite ongoing economic headwi

Following HMRC’s announcement that it will not appeal against Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams’ court win over IR35 rules, Wylie & Bisset, Accountants and Business Advisers, has noted that the case illustrates the uncertainty surrounding agreeing an IR35 determination with HMRC. TV p

CBRE has announced that Tony Rosenthal has been appointed as the new head of its team in Glasgow. With six years of experience at CBRE, Mr Rosenthal will spearhead the growth of the agency's existing services and explore opportunities in emerging sectors within the Glasgow commercial property market

A new initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the technology sector has been unveiled by Barclays Eagle Labs and Scottish-based AccelerateHER. The Female Founders Accelerator, a nine-week program, is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, and it has attracte

The average price of a property in Scotland in December 2023 reached £190,000, denoting a 3.3% year-on-year increase, according to the latest provisional statistics from the UK HPI.

A new survey by accountancy firm Azets has revealed that despite 58% of businesses considering succession planning, the high levels of awareness about succession are not being matched with formal planning. The latest Azets Barometer survey – which measures the opinions of business leaders acro

The total value of all homes across the UK now stands at £8.678 trillion, with Scotland showing a 1.3% increase in total value and outperforming the rest of the UK, according to new research by Savills. Faisal Choudhry, head of residential research for Savills in Scotland, said: &ldq

A Shetland business specialising in engineering and electrical services for the fishing aquaculture and wider marine industries is embarking on a project to access new markets and create jobs.

A Scottish coasteering touring business has seen significant growth and secured a new investor after the business owners accessed specialist advice and support from Business Gateway.

Scottish fintech Miconex has revealed substantial growth in its local gift card programs, driving considerable revenue for businesses worldwide with sales figures topping £12.4 million across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA in 2023. Demand continues with 2024 sales already registering a 6

PwC UK has made the decision to delay the promotion of 90 junior consultants, keeping them on the graduate programme for a further six months, citing insufficient work amidst a challenging market environment. The decision specifically affects graduates who joined PwC's consulting practice in late 20

The UK economy has taken a significant hit since leaving the European Union, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.

Hundreds of Sir Elton John's belongings are being sold at auction.

Former global oil & gas tax leader EY leader Derek Leith has been appointed as a non-executive director at Aberdeen-based decommissioning specialist Well-Safe Solutions. Mr Leith boasts 35 years of experience in the finance sector, particularly with a focus on oil and gas taxation. With his expe

Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Hall Morrice has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Jack Borg-Delaney as a new audit director. Mr Borg-Delaney, with a wealth of experience in audit and compliance, previously held senior audit roles at Deloitte and Ernst and Young.