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Graham’s Family Dairy has announced the launch of 15 new lines at Asda stores across Scotland, which commenced last month. The expansion includes three innovative products, marking their debut in the market. Among the introductions are the Confectionary Protein 22 pots available in three flavo

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has paid out over £500,000 to whistleblowers who exposed tax fraud in the last fiscal year – an incremental increase from £495,000 the preceding year, but a significant 75% more than the £290,000 disbursed five years prior, according to law firm

A more comprehensive review of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 is needed, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has argued. The call comes after the Charities (Regulation and Administration) Act 2023, with relatively limited reforms, received Ro

Michelle Elliot and Simon Carvill-Biggs, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of long-established steelwork and cladding design, fabrication and installation business, Border Steelwork Structures Limited. Founded in 1978 and with its registered office in Annan, Dumfri

Glasgow-based food tech firm ENOUGH has successfully raised €40 million (£34.2m) in a recent growth funding round. The funding was co-led by Europe's renowned climate tech venture capitalist, World Fund, and prominent food tech investor, CPT Capital. Notable investors such as AXA IM Alts,

Scottish Development International (SDI) has revealed a notable surge in Scotland’s export figures, showcasing the country’s robust global appeal in spite of recent economic headwinds.

Scotland’s financial services industry is under pressure to advance social mobility, as highlighted at a roundtable event spearheaded by KPMG UK, in collaboration with Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and Progress Together. The session convened at KPMG’s Edinburgh office on 17 August,

In support of Ninewells Cancer Campaign, which funds cancer treatments at the Ninewells Hospital, 15 staff from Johnston Carmichael's Dundee office took part in this year's Dundee Kiltwalk. Staff chose to back the charity in support of a colleague’s friend, who is currently receiving trea

Macdonald & Muir, the owner of whisky brands Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, has posted a surge in pre-tax profit of almost 60%, reaching £46.9 million in 2022. This rise is up from £29.5m the previous year. The company’s turnover also witnessed a notable increase of 47%, amounting to

The recent introduction of Glasgow's low emission zone (LEZ) has had unexpected financial repercussions for both businesses and their employees, following a staggering 6,000 penalty charge notices in July, according to accountancy firm Azets. The rise in penalty charge notices linked to the new

Deeside Timberframe has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of a new finance director and a realignment of roles to support its ambitious growth plans. The Stonehaven-based timber systems design, manufacture and installation firm has appointed Kirsten Bell as finance director.

Drawing on a Scottish tidal beach runway, a man proposed to his girlfriend during a flight by scripting "Bridget will you marry me?" – large enough to be seen from the skies. The airborne act of romance took place on a Loganair route to the Isle of Barra for Stephen McCann's 50th bir

Big four firm EY has informed its UK staff of imminent reduced pay rises and smaller bonuses for this year, amidst slowing demand for consulting services.

Stuart Robb and Michelle Elliot, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators to Barrhead-based construction firm Allma Construction Limited and its sister company Centre Plant Limited as the two firms have collapsed with the loss of 181 jobs.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has revealed that businesses and communities supported by the agency in 2022/23 are set to create or retain more than 1,400 jobs across the region over the next three years, including 159 in fragile areas. HIE surpassed almost all of its set targets for the yea