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Scottish retailers have faced a daunting start to the crucial festive period, with total sales rising a modest 2.9% in October 2023 compared to the same month last year, falling below both the three-month and twelve-month average increases.

A lawyer who quit her job to become a full-time animal psychic has said she is now happier and earning more money. Nikki Vasconez charges $550 (around £441) for an "animal communication session" in which she purports to speak with any animal, living or dead, for up to 90 minutes.

The UK's inflation rate has dipped to a two-year low of 4.6%, signalling a favourable turn in the country's economic landscape.

Dundee-based games development company Konglomerate Games has become a standout in the health gaming industry, with astute tax guidance from Henderson Loggie. The company has adeptly utilised the UK's video games tax relief (VGTR), which allows developers to claim up to 20% of production costs, fuel

Nc’nean Distillery Limited, an independent Scottish whisky producer, has received a significant funding package facilitated by Virgin Money and backed by the UK government's UK Export Finance (UKEF) to further its expansion into North American markets and bring its vision for sustainable,

Stephanni Houston, a 39-year-old administrative worker from Ayr, has been sentenced to 38 months in prison for embezzling over £516,000 from two companies in a span of four years. The embezzlement followed a previous conviction at Ayr Sheriff Court where Houston, then known as Bryden, was

Winter & Simpson, Dundee-based time-honoured commercial printers, have embarked on a promising journey under new leadership, thanks to the guidance and resources provided by Business Gateway. Winter & Simpson, fondly known as Winters by local Dundonians, delivers high quality printing and pa

Scotland's average monthly house prices have reached record highs, contrasting with the static or falling prices in other parts of the UK. Estate and lettings agency DJ Alexander Ltd reported that average prices were at £194,156 in August which is the latest month for which there is offic

Finances in Scotland's social housing sector remain resilient, but landlords continue to face significant challenges, the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) said yesterday.

The average price for a property in Scotland saw a marginal decrease in September compared to the previous month but was an increase of 2.5% when compared to September 2022.

Two-thirds (66%) of media and technology businesses have claimed it has been difficult to access the necessary funding in the UK during the last six months, according to a survey conducted on behalf of RSM UK. Only a third (33%) of businesses surveyed were able to easily access funds in the UK.

The Scottish labour market has shown signs of stability and incremental change, according to the latest official figures.

The contest to select EY's next global leader has been marred by internal disputes regarding the consideration of age in the appointment process.

A confectionery company has lost its entire $110,000 (around £89,000) shipment of exotic Japanese KitKats, becoming the latest victim of a sophisticated 'strategic theft' scam.

Scotland has seen a 21% increase in company insolvencies during October 2023 compared to the previous year, with 99 cases registered.