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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

Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath Advisory have been appointed joint administrators to Glasgow-based furniture and homeware retailer Morale Home Furnishings UK Limited on 28 February 2024. Following their appointment, the joint administrators have announced they will continue to trad

Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has recently appointed Graeme Reid as its new chief executive officer, aiming to capitalise on opportunities in the energy transition sector while maintaining support for traditional industries like fishing. Mr Reid, formerly a marine consultant with the International

Glasgow-based architectural firm Keppie Design has transitioned its entire shareholding to an employee ownership trust (EOT), making it the latest Scottish company to adopt this ownership structure. More than 100 staff are set to become part-owners of the business. Founded in 1854 by John Honeyman,

Macdonald Henderson has announced its acquisition of Glasgow-based Blaney Carnan Solicitors. Blaney Carnan specialises in business and property law, domestic and commercial conveyancing, wills, estate planning and commercial contracts.

E-learning specialist ITZA has secured £2 million of R&D grant and equity funding from Scottish Enterprise, Alba Equity, and private investors to grow a digital learning, production and AI analytics hub in Scotland to accelerate independent learning for young people in the 10-16 age range

Pathways Forward has launched its Pledge initiative with leading organisations committing to actionable steps aligned with the principles set out in the Pathways report, with their performance measured over a 12-month period. AccelerateHER, CivTech, CodeBase, Deloitte, Eos Advisory, Scottish EDGE, a

Entrepreneurial champion Dr Andy Campbell has been appointed as chair of Young Enterprise Scotland. He will take over from long-standing chair Bill McDonald, who has completed six years in the role, on 13 March.

The Macfarlane Group, headquartered in Glasgow, has reported a 3% year-on-year decline in revenue to £280.7 million in its preliminary results for 2023. However, amidst challenging market conditions, the company demonstrated resilience with adjusted profits before tax increasing by 10% from &p

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for the Chancellor to use next week’s Spring Budget to back Scottish business by working in partnership with industry to develop a long-term plan for growth. Among the recommendations in SCC’s Spring Budget Letter are:

The latest iteration of PwC’s Women in Work Index sees Scotland rise two places to rank top of the UK’s nations and regions. First launched in 2011, the Index is a weighted average of five indicators that reflect women’s labour market outcomes and assess progress made towards achie