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The findings of new research by AccelerateHER, released to coincide with International Women’s Day, have shown a strong appetite for growth amongst UK female company founders. The survey, which involved 316 female founders from all four home nations of the UK, showed that 92% believed their bu

The Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade, Richard Lochhead MSP, has announced the appointment of Stephen Leckie as the new chair of VisitScotland. Mr Leckie is CEO and executive chair of Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s oldest registered trading company. He is a long-time advocat

Savills' rural team has announced their sponsorship of Women in Wellies, a podcast series which shines a light on the lives of inspiring women who live and work in rural Scotland. This new sponsorship builds on the podcast’s mission to amplify the voices of remarkable women in the rural sector

Gilson Gray has reinforced its corporate team with the appointment of two new solicitors. Donald Lawrie Morrison, a senior solicitor based in the firm’s Aberdeen office, joins from Squire Patton Boggs in London where his practice focused on multi-sectoral UK and international M&A, private

Lanarkshire-based weed control and tree management specialist Complete Weed Control has secured a further five-year deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment. The Larkhall-based company recently completed a three-year contract with FCC Environment, which has been extended for five

Data from Grant Thornton’s 20th annual Women in Business report shows that whilst the percentage of women in senior management roles in the UK and globally has increased over the last two decades, progress remains disappointingly slow. At the current rate, parity won’t be achieved until

Marking International Women's Day, Turcan Connell has announced the appointment of a hat-trick of female partners, leading 26 legal and tax promotions. Jenny Younger, Simran Panesar-Saggu and Alice Warne have all been promoted to partner.

Pinsent Masons has boosted its energy property team in Aberdeen as an increasing number of traditional oil and gas companies look to transition into renewable energy. Partner Rona Kostulin is now based at the firm’s Queen’s Road offices, bringing a wealth of experience of advising on the

The question of who invented butter chicken is to be resolved by an Indian court in a case which has already racked up over €200,000 in legal fees. The Delhi High Court is hearing a case brought by the owners of Delhi restaurant Moti Mahal against the Daryaganj restaurant chain amid rival claim

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of tax reforms in yesterday's Spring Budget, altering the UK's fiscal landscape. The most notable change sees National Insurance contributions for employees decreasing from 10% to 8%, resulting in average annual savings of around £450 for approximately

A new survey has found that more than half (59%) of female business owners in Scotland are confident about the future of their business in the next three years. While confidence remains moderately high, the impact of Brexit, cost-of-living and the COVID-19 pandemic endures, with three-fifths (61%) o

The UK government is set to enlist private debt collectors to pursue individuals and companies owing up to £4.3 billion in unpaid taxes, as part of a major crackdown spearheaded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Under Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's proposals, debt collection agencies will be contrac

The Scottish travel company Cashel Travel Ltd has reported record profits and been awarded a prestigious Green Tourism Silver Award after bouncing back strongly from the pandemic. The family-owned destination management firm, headquartered in Leith, saw turnover increase by 49.39% to £9.45 mil

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has just recorded its highest ever month of lending in its 35-year history. The Edinburgh-based ethical lender issued almost £1.1 million of loans in February, an increase of 36% on the same month last year.

Supplier of industrial and engineering products Troy has strengthened its presence in Scotland through the acquisition of Scott Direct Group, a family-run firm based in Grangemouth. The deal marks Troy's 19th acquisition and second since receiving multi-million-pound investment from BGF last year. I