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A high school is being sued after a teacher allegedly brought real swords to the classroom and instructed pupils to fight. Chemistry teacher Loviata Mitchell allegedly told pupils she had a "surprise" before pulling out weapons described as resembling a katana and a rapier, which she smuggled past s

Ahead of the Chancellor’s budget on 6 March, new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP has revealed that businesses would like to see government focus on investing in skills and training to support business growth, as the competition for talent intensifies. The firm’s latest Business Outlo

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) to combat underage drinking in key regions across Scotland. The SWA, through its Scotch Whisky Action Fund, will contribute £300,000 over the next three years to establish CAPs in high-

KPMG has been fined £1.5 million by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for "serious failings" in its audit of prominent advertising agency M&C Saatchi.

Wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin has expanded its Glasgow team with the appointments of Keith Brooks as a chartered financial planner and Lyndsie Blackshaw as a paraplanner. Mr Brooks, who has almost 15 years’ experience in financial services, joins RBC Brewin Dolphin from Aberdein Consi

Perth-based gift card operator Miconex has joined forces with Edinburgh's GiftRound, creating a partnership poised to infuse an estimated £1 million annually into local economies. Two firms who specialise in gifting are collaborating to enhance accessibility to local businesses, including inde

Equity investment in Scotland’s smaller businesses nearly halved last year but was still ahead of the UK average and on track to record the third highest annual figure in the last decade, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is spearheading a new £62 million investment fund aimed at supporting small businesses in England and Wales, boosting local jobs and economic activity. Many small businesses access finance from socially motivated lenders such as Com

While economic momentum and employment growth will gradually build throughout the UK over the next three years, Scotland’s labour market is expected to continue to see challenges and lag other regions, according to the latest EY Regional Economic Forecast. The average employment growth rate in

Corporate finance advisory firm HNH Group has appointed Roger Mayor as a new partner to bolster its growing team in Scotland. Mr Mayor, 43, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as a director at Deloitte in Edinburgh and a five-year stint with Lloyds Banking Group overseeing property

Companies House has implemented new and enhanced powers aimed at fortifying the integrity of its data and curbing the misuse of the companies register.

Savills has raised record £71 million from the sale of 350 lots at its first-ever two-day live-streamed auction on 27 and 28 February. The auction achieved 74% success rate. The auction showcased a surge in demand for higher value lots, with 13 lots selling for over £1m. Savills has

The board of Murray International Trust has announced its annual results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023. The company's net asset value (NAV) demonstrated a total return of +8.6%, surpassing the UK Retail Prices inflation rate of +5.2%. This marked a return to genuine growth over the rep

The small proportion of women running companies in Scotland must be addressed as a matter of urgency, Wellbeing Economy Secretary Màiri McAllan has told business leaders. Addressing Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Awards, Ms McAllan said the fact that only just over one-

A new analysis by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has found a Scotland-only business rate surtax being considered by Scottish Ministers would leave larger grocery stores here facing by far the highest business rate bills in the UK. It follows the announcement on Thursday when Northern Ireland b