News

Barclays has backed Apex Hotels' expansion strategy with a £60 million refinancing package, earmarked to help the hotel group broaden its portfolio through the acquisition of more properties, particularly in rural locations. As a part of this growth scheme, Apex Hotels recently made its first

William Duncan Accountants, a subsidiary of the Dains Group, has announced the promotions of Gary Ferguson and David Young to the rank of partner. This elevation acknowledges Mr Ferguson and Mr Young's valuable input and dedication to producing exceptional results for clients, underpinning

Real estate services firm Avison Young has appointed Paul Broad and Stewart Taylor as regional managing directors in Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively, following the retirement of the former RMDs, alongside three new RMDs for Leeds, Bristol, and Manchester. With 20 years’ experience in the Gl

The world's smallest penknife is set to be sold at auction as part of a collection.

Dundee And Angus Chamber of Commerce has announced the highly anticipated shortlist for their 2023 Chamber Business Champion Awards, with the winner set to secure the coveted £10,000 STV advertising package. After a rigorous evaluation process, 13 local companies have made the cut to move forw

Business confidence in Scotland fell 18 points during July to 32%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 11 points at 41%. When taken alongside their optimis

Scottish business angel syndicate Archangels has secured a £12 million co-investment agreement with British Business Investments through its Regional Angels Programme. The deal is set to empower the Edinburgh-based syndicate, which specialises in early-stage Scottish life sciences and technolo

Law firm MBM Commercial has promoted two directors, Laura Peachey and Alexander Lamley, to partner, expanding its corporate group to eight partners and over 25 lawyers. Both Ms Peachey and Mr Lamley are specialists in corporate law, and have been with MBM since 2013 and 2017 respectively.

July saw house prices fall 0.2% month on month, according to the latest annual house price index from Nationwide.

Glasgow Credit Union has launched Finances Made Friendly, a podcast aiming to provide straightforward financial advice in a digestible format. The programme is designed to help listeners optimise their finances, fostering financial resilience and providing money-saving guidance on various aspects in

A real estate agent has incurred a hefty fine of $20,000 (around £12,000) for drinking milk directly from the container while showcasing a house for sale.

Newly released figures have revealed that the UK government's decision to freeze the inheritance tax threshold could affect almost four times more families than initially expected. The forecast by the HMRC suggests that 49,400 estates will face inheritance tax by 2028, significantly higher than the

Scottish health tech firm Emblation has unveiled its new £4 million state-of-the-art headquarters located in Stirling, marking a significant milestone in the firm's global expansion journey. With cutting-edge facilities including a gym, games room, sauna, and scenic cycle paths, the new HQ aim

Nevis Range, a highlands mountain range resort, has witnessed its profits surge by 55% following a £1 million investment package from HSBC UK.

Projects in Aberdeenshire and the Humber have been chosen as the third and fourth carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS) clusters in the UK.