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A £2 Lord Kitchener coin with a rare mistake has been sold at auction for £1,000.

Average house prices rose £7,599 in Scotland last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm, which is the largest lettings and estate agency in Scotland, said that the latest data from the monthly house price index shows that between Januar

Scottish Friendly’s latest Investor Index has shown that planning for future generations has been the greater priority for parents and guardians in Scotland. The leading financial mutual’s study of its members’ investment trends, revealed that between October to December last year,

The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has remained unchanged at 4% in January.

Former Formula 1 champion, Jenson Button, has been faced with legal action over the sale of a classic 1970 Ford Bronco. Businessman Leo Eccles alleges that Button falsely claimed ownership of the vehicle, which allegedly belonged to Button's now-wife, Brittny Ward. Eccles paid $166,000 (around &poun

Scotland saw hotel transaction volumes (sales of £1 million+) reach £310m in 2023, up 98% on 2022’s figure of £156m, according to Savills. Overall Scotland accounted for circa 14% of all UK hotel deals last year as the market remained resilient despite ongoing economic headwi

Following HMRC’s announcement that it will not appeal against Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams’ court win over IR35 rules, Wylie & Bisset, Accountants and Business Advisers, has noted that the case illustrates the uncertainty surrounding agreeing an IR35 determination with HMRC. TV p

CBRE has announced that Tony Rosenthal has been appointed as the new head of its team in Glasgow. With six years of experience at CBRE, Mr Rosenthal will spearhead the growth of the agency's existing services and explore opportunities in emerging sectors within the Glasgow commercial property market

A new initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs in the technology sector has been unveiled by Barclays Eagle Labs and Scottish-based AccelerateHER. The Female Founders Accelerator, a nine-week program, is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, and it has attracte

The average price of a property in Scotland in December 2023 reached £190,000, denoting a 3.3% year-on-year increase, according to the latest provisional statistics from the UK HPI.

A new survey by accountancy firm Azets has revealed that despite 58% of businesses considering succession planning, the high levels of awareness about succession are not being matched with formal planning. The latest Azets Barometer survey – which measures the opinions of business leaders acro

The total value of all homes across the UK now stands at £8.678 trillion, with Scotland showing a 1.3% increase in total value and outperforming the rest of the UK, according to new research by Savills. Faisal Choudhry, head of residential research for Savills in Scotland, said: &ldq

A Shetland business specialising in engineering and electrical services for the fishing aquaculture and wider marine industries is embarking on a project to access new markets and create jobs.

A Scottish coasteering touring business has seen significant growth and secured a new investor after the business owners accessed specialist advice and support from Business Gateway.

Scottish fintech Miconex has revealed substantial growth in its local gift card programs, driving considerable revenue for businesses worldwide with sales figures topping £12.4 million across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA in 2023. Demand continues with 2024 sales already registering a 6