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A new initiative, FinTech-Tables, has been launched to support the growth of the FinTech ecosystem in Scotland in order to drive growth, innovation, collaboration and connectivity. Launched by BDM Marketing & Communications and supported by FinTech Scotland, the initiative will deliver a series

As businesses continue to operate in an increasingly challenging environment and brace for the impact of rising cost and wage inflation and energy bills, the latest research from Grant Thornton’s Business Outlook Tracker finds that recent price increases by the Scottish mid-sized businesses ar

Young people struggling to access employment will be supported by an additional £4 million through the Scottish Government's Young Person’s Guarantee. The funding will help young people impacted most by the pandemic, including those who are care-experienced and those experiencing mental

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (9 -13 May) new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP shows that mid-market employers are looking to increase investment in supporting their people’s mental health over the next 12 months. From the 604 respondents to Grant Thornton’s latest Business Ou

Inflationary pressure poses a huge risk to Scottish businesses in the coming months, with a significant number unprepared for the highest level of inflation in 30 years, according to accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP. According to the firm, 73% of businesses have only accounted for a 3

Scotcoin – Scotland’s first and only cryptocurrency – has announced it will partner with ProBit Global to publicly list later this year, making the token available to buy and sell on the open market. The agreement will see ProBit Global, an international exchange with more than two

Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) has awarded Skillfluence, an experienced skills training provider, a major contract to continue the delivery of its successful MSIP Accelerator that will lead the charge for Scotland’s sustainable mobility and decarbonisation sectors. MSIP, a joint vent

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning lenders and brokers to stop using misleading terms in their advertising or face regulatory action. The increased cost of living means that more people may take out loans. Marketing that does not give clear information and warnings about the potential

Applications are now invited for a fund to support Scottish food and drink suppliers and producers to invest in future growth. The annual Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation Grant Scheme (FPMC) enables investment across a range of projects including buildings and equipment, feasibility studie

Lanark-based recycling and waste management business Levenseat has announced plans to invest £4m upgrading a new Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which it purchased for an undisclosed sum from Avondale Environmental today. Levenseat says it will introduce new technologies and automated proc

JBS Group, a multi-disciplined engineering solutions and products provider, has completed a series of contracts worth £2 million. The Peterhead firm, reinvigorated since being acquired and enhanced with a new management team four years ago, has a staff of 50, with around half of its workforce

SolOLED, a University of St Andrews spin-out has received a £200,000 funding package from Scottish Enterprise to make the key materials for a range of everyday technologies – such as TV screens and mobile phones – much more sustainable and cost-effective, by removing their need fo

Andy Warhol’s famous Shot Sage Blue Marilyn painting has been sold at an auction for $195m (£158m). The sale has made it the most expensive work by an American artist sold at auction.

Despite a challenging year for many, Aberdeenshire-headquartered Acumen Financial Planning has cemented increased growth through the addition of 17 new members of staff across their various offices and companies in the group. The team expansion, which includes paraplanners, financial planners, a com

Staff at Big Four firm PwC have hit back at Lord Sugar after he called employees at the company "lazy", following an announcement that PwC will allow employees to take Friday afternoons off during the summer months. Last week, Scottish Financial News reported that the firm had written to its 22,000