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Shell reported a record Q1 profit of $9.6 billion (£7.64bn), surpassing analysts' estimates of $8bn (£6.37bn), as higher trading earnings and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production compensated for lower oil and gas prices.

Virgin Money's pretax profit for the six months to 31 March 2023 dropped 25% to £236 million, exceeding analysts' estimates of £226m.

Despite a fall in construction activity at the start of 2023, surveyors in Scotland are predicting sector growth for the first time in almost a year while another survey has highlighted a rebound in repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) work for construction SMEs. A net balance of -6% of S

Two in five businesses (38%) have seen an increase in the number of employees taking long term sick leave due to mental health related illness since the pandemic, according to PwC research.

Business owners in Scotland have been stepping in to support their employees as the cost of living continues to put financial pressure on individuals according to new research from Rathbones.

Two Ayrshire mums have launched a new business encouraging young families to appreciate the great outdoors, after the pair accessed expert guidance from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service.

A Freedom of Information request to the British Business Bank by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, has revealed the current level of debt and arrears associated with the

A recent study has revealed that a theoretical investment fund generated by ChatGPT is significantly outperforming the average of the UK's 10 most popular funds.

Bounc-e, a salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) app in Scotland, has launched with the aim of facilitating a smooth transition for businesses to adopt electric fleets The app provides an extensive selection of EVs along with flexible contract options and fixed-term products, catering to companies

Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has expanded its partnership with the addition of private client specialist David Mowlem. With 15 years of experience in tax and estate planning, Mr Mowlem is dual qualified in Scots and English law and joins the firm from Turcan Connell. As a chartered tax advi

SNP leader Humza Yousaf announced today that the party has engaged AMS Accountants Group as auditor after it was revealed last month that the previous firm, Johnston Carmichael, resigned last September. This development comes as the party's MPs face a crucial 31 May deadline to submit audited a

CBRE has successfully filled the last vacant unit at Berryden Retail Park in Aberdeen by securing The Food Warehouse as a tenant on behalf of Frasers Group. The 15,156 sq ft Unit 2 will be rented at an initial rate of £250,000 per annum. The Food Warehouse, part of Iceland Foods Group, is curr

Responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has joined forces with Creative Scotland to support the growth of enterprises in Scotland’s creative and cultural industries. The CultureXcelerator Programme will provide eight ambitious cultural and creative leaders with free one-

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed reforms to streamline the UK's listing rules with the aim of attracting a broader range of companies and improve investor choices.

Former US President Donald Trump has officially launched a new golf venture in Scotland, with construction beginning on the MacLeod course at Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire. Named after his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, the course aims to become one of the world's top golf destinati