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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a slew of financial measures aimed at bolstering the economy by aiding businesses, pensioners, the hospitality industry, and the self-employed.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor's decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers. The decision sho

Alba Bank has taken a significant leap in bolstering the SME sector by integrating nCino's cloud banking platform. As a secure cloud-based solution, the nCino Cloud Banking Platform will help to ensure Alba has a streamlined end-to-end lending process from loan application to fund disbursement. As A

A musical based on Gwyneth Paltrow's high-profile court battle with an optometrist who claimed he skied into her is to be staged in London. Gwyneth Goes Skiing, featuring original music by American singer-songwriter Leland, will be performed in the Pleasance Theatre from 13–23 December.

Blackadders LLP has bolstered its business services team in Glasgow with the appointment of John Elder as a commercial property partner. Mr Elder has joined the firm from Shepherd and Wedderburn and has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial real estate. He specialises in cross-border tr

Heriot-Watt University has spearheaded a transformative initiative with the launch of the DeepTech LaunchPad pilot programme.

Professional services advisory firm Hutcheon Mearns has forged ahead with its expansion plans across Scotland by inaugurating a new office in Edinburgh. This latest move, aimed at strengthening its presence across the Central Belt, includes the strategic hiring of three senior professionals to lead

Aberdeen-headquartered IT managed service provider ITWORX UK has celebrated a record turnover year and a decade of dedication from one of its team members. The organisation has reported a £4.6 million turnover for 2022/23 which is 40% growth against the previous 12 months.

Lomond Group, a player in the UK's property market with a significant presence in Scotland, has recently acquired a further two agencies. The group, which has made nearly 50 acquisitions since 2021, has shown its commitment to expansion in the Scottish market with the acquisition of the lettings por

Scottish craft spirit producer North Point Distillery has launched its Dalclagie Highland Single Malt Whisky. Located at the Forss Business and Energy Park in Caithness, formerly a U.S. Navy base, North Point Distillery has received international acclaim for their range of small-batch expressions of

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has communicated pressing concerns to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement, stressing the urgency for financial reforms to stimulate the UK economy. In a critical open letter, the ACCA pinpointed three core areas requiring imme

Big Four accounting firm EY is considering leaving its London headquarters as the shift towards remote working continues to impact office demand.

Renowned Colombian pop artist Shakira has consented to a €7.3m (around £6.4m) fine with Spanish prosecutors to settle tax evasion charges, circumventing a court trial in Barcelona. The fine is half of the €14.5m (around £12.7m) purportedly owed in taxes during 2012-2014, a

A lawyer who began his career in Argentina has joined Lindsays. Juan Casal has been appointed as an associate in the corporate and commercial department in Edinburgh.

Aberdeen-based OEG Energy Group Limited has enhanced its capabilities in the subsea and inspection realms with the acquisition of Bluestream Offshore B.V, a Dutch company specialising in subsea and topside services, for an undisclosed sum. This move marks OEG’s fifth acquisition of the year an