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Azets has announced the promotion of 36 staff in Scotland and that 39 graduates and school leavers will be joining the business this year. The 36 promotions include a new Head of Cyber Services, Paul Kelly in Edinburgh, and 3 new Directors, Sally Cheeney in Perth, Matthew Allan in Aberdeen, and

Highland and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed David Reid as its new area manager for Moray. David Reid takes up the role from today. He has been covering it on an interim basis since January.

NatWest has announced the launch of a new platform to assist UK businesses in managing fuel and running costs to promote greener growth. NatWest surveyed 250 businesses in May this year and found that more than 72% of businesses expect their business will face increased difficulty in light

The Scottish Government announced this week that an additional £65 million of funding has been provided to Ukraine as part of UK’s military aid for Ukraine.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will take on responsibility for the finance and economy portfolio when cabinet secretary Kate Forbes starts her maternity leave next month. The cover arrangements are being made as Ms Forbes is expecting her first child at the end of July. Mr Swinney will take on t

West Lothian-based pizza oven company Ooni is the fastest-growing private company in Scotland, according to the latest Sunday Times 100 rankings. The ranking, published today online identifies the UK's 100 leading entrepreneurial businesses.

A total of 323,700 customers are yet to renew their tax credits ahead of the deadline, with HMRC reminding them to do so by 31 July – or their payments will stop. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support – so it’s important that customers renew before the d

Clydesdale Bank owner Virgin Money is to give £75 million of spare capital back to shareholders as the bank embarks on its first share buyback programme.

Construction firms should assess the tax relief available to them for commercial building projects, according to Dundee-based EQ Accountants. Along with the recent increases in the cost of living, commercial building projects have seen significant increases in costs in terms of materials, transport,

A new report from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has revealed that Scottish retailers raised or donated over £16.63 million in 2021 for good causes in Scotland.

A 40-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after embezzling money from two Glasgow-based organisations. Natalie McGarry or Meikle was found guilty of taking almost £25,000 while involved with two pro-independence organisations between April 2013 and November 2015.

A new partnership has been formed between Edinburgh-based bank Hampden & Co and Hiscox Private Client, seeing both organisations collaborating to offer specialised insurance solutions to clients. The relationship will also allow Hampden & Co to introduce clients to Hiscox Private Client who

Banff-based Anderson & Co, set up by Arlene Anderson, has merged with Moray-based accountancy firm Ritsons. The merger sees Anderson & Co’s team join Ritsons to serve communities across the North East of Scotland and the Highlands with accountancy and business advice.

Businesses, consumer groups and financial and legal professionals are being invited to share their views on a proposed law which could substantially reform how Scots can raise finance. The Scottish Parliament’s Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee has launched a consultation on the Scotti

Members of Hong Kong's elite are set to descent on Tokyo in August, taking advantage of the historic weakness of the yen, to buy property at bargain prices.