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The number of commercial property rent disputes between landlords and occupiers rose for the first time since 2016 as more cases had to be referred to a third party for resolution, according to Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy obtained figures from the Royal Institution

Johnston Carmichael's private client tax team has secured a prestigious accolade at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2024, winning the Best Private Client Tax Practice award. This UK-wide event, held at the Hilton London Metropole, celebrates excellence within the tax profession.

Wheatley Group has retained its A+ (stable outlook) rating from credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings.

Legal firm Gilson Gray has scooped the title of Best Estate Agency in the 2024 Scottish Business Awards, recognising the service it provides to people buying and selling homes in Edinburgh and Lothians.

Audit firms have consistently failed to raise alarms ahead of three-quarters of major UK corporate collapses since 2010, according to The Audit Reform Lab, sparking concerns about auditors neglecting a key duty. A study by the University of Sheffield’s Audit Reform Lab revealed that 75% of aud

In anticipation of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50 pence coin honouring the fallen Allied troops and veterans. The coin's reverse, designed by David Lawrence in collaboration with the Imperial War Museums, depicts Allied soldiers disembarking onto

Aberdeen-headquartered specialist drilling waste management company, TWMA, has posted an increase in turnover to $70.9 million (around £56m) from $67.8m (around £53m), with profit remaining consistent year-on-year at $15.3m (around £12m), for the year ended to 31 December 202

Nearly 80% of tech industry leaders in Scotland have said they foresee rapid sector growth in the next five years. A UKTN report sponsored by KPMG has canvassed key players in Scotland’s tech industry to generate an inside view of the sector and showcase the experiences of those running tech c

Scotland continues to attract the highest number of UK financial services foreign direct investment (FDI) projects outside London, according to the latest EY Scotland Attractiveness Survey for Financial Services.

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has appointed Colin Thomson to the newly created position of head of growth marketing. This appointment comes during a period of record-breaking growth for the Edinburgh-based ethical financial services organisation, which has seen its lending exceed £25 million for

A family-owned distillery near St Andrews has launched a multi-million-pound programme of investment to significantly increase production and capacity for its award-winning single malt whisky.

EQ Accountants has promoted 33 team members as it continues to expand its client base following a period of growth and expansion.

Elderpark Housing has made a key appointment to its senior management team. Helen Sutherland has taken over as director of finance & corporate services at the Govan association.

A husband-and-wife team from Aberdeen, Campbell and Luci Carey, have launched Inglaze, a business which helps owners of older homes and buildings keep out draughts and prevent heat loss from single-glazed windows. With support from the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme, they secu

Albyn Architects, an Aberdeen architectural practice, has undergone a management buyout – resulting in its rebranding to Ian McGregor Architects. Founded originally as Albyn Architectural in 2015, by departing director Mark Dellaquaglia, the company expanded in 2018 with the appointment of pri