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Property developer Downing is to redevelop the former Scottish headquarters of Reach PLC after acquiring the site in a multi-million-pound deal.  The 150,000 sq ft office building, previously housed Scottish titles including the Daily Record, Glasgow Live, Sunday Mail and Scottish Daily Mi

Independent property consultancy Galbraith has appointed Kerry Harvey and Andrew MacLachlan, who join the firm as associate and senior surveyor respectively, both working in the growing commercial property management team. Based in the firm’s new headquarters on George Street, Edinburgh, Kerry

Amnesty International has called for a fund to remedy the harms faced by communities affected by climate change to be established after higher-income states missed a deadline to nominate their representatives to its board. Following the hottest year ever recorded globally the need for action is "acu

Accountancy firm Henderson Loggie, with a history of supporting gaming companies over three decades, has released a comprehensive guide tailored for video games start-ups. With insights from industry veterans, it offers actionable tips to turn a fledgling gaming business into a success story. It not

Edinburgh-based luxury accommodation pod manufacturer Armadilla is set to increase production by 120 % with a move into a new factory following a year of exceptional growth. Previously based in Rosewell and Bonnyrigg, the company has just acquired a 42,000 square feet production facility in Dalkeith

A terrace of eight energy-efficient industrial and distribution units with yard accommodation next to Aberdeen Airport has been brought to market for lease or purchase by Clowes Developments, following a major refurbishment programme.

Watermans is to represent former Clackmannanshire sub-postmaster Rab Thomson as he pursues compensation from the Post Office following his wrongful conviction for embezzling money. Mr Thomson, 64, was found guilty in 2006 after an audit showed an apparent shortfall of nearly £6,000 at his Camb

Scottish businesses and their employees are paying millions in extra tax for fossil fuel powered company vehicles when a switch to Electric Vehicles could save ‘breathtaking’ amounts, according to a Scottish company tax expert who will showcase the benefits at seminars being held next we

A school principal in Japan has been fired for stealing coffee, and denied retirement pay.

Dunfermline-based construction business Riddell PM has commenced the transition to its next chapter as company directors Dave and Doreen Riddell step down from their active roles. After an illustrious career spanning more than five decades, company founder Dave has decided to hang up his hard hat an

A former Morgan Stanley banker was allegedly given a fake job title in an attempt to deceive EU regulators. In a recent Frankfurt court hearing, the senior banker accused his former employer of fabricating his job title, "head of loan trading", due to relocation requirements of key staff post-Brexit

The UK may have already emerged from recession, with signs of an upturn, according to the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey. In a recent appearance before a committee of MPs, Mr Bailey indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts even before inflation reaches the 2% target. The b

HSBC Group has increased its CEO Noel Quinn's pay package to £10.6 million, almost doubling his earnings from the previous year, despite a Q4 profit drop. The hit came from the bank's exposure to China's real estate downturn, resulting in a 78% decline in quarterly profits, falling to $1 billi

Edinburgh hospitality business Surgeons Quarter Ltd (SQ), is marking its 20th anniversary with high expectations of achieving its most successful year to date. The commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), SQ is set to surpass a £12 million turnover milestone, drive

Edinburgh-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has announced today its integration with PayPal to offer merchants greater payment choice and flexibility at online checkout. This collaboration between the two companies offers the latest integrations for BR-DGE merchants with PayPal’s com