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In the first half of 2023, the UK economy has demonstrated a greater resilience than initially expected, and is set to steer clear of a recession, according to the CBI's most recent economic forecast. With a GDP growth of 0.4% anticipated over 2023, set to escalate to 1.8% in 2024, these figures mar

Scotland's private sector has recorded a mild expansion in activity in the second quarter of 2023, but its growth appears to be losing momentum, according to RBS' latest PMI data. Following a ten-month peak in April with a business activity index of 54.3, the index for May showed a downturn to 50.7,

A former Edinburgh solicitor, Paul Cannavan, left behind his career in the courts to start a new hospitality venture, The Dell at Glenlivet, in the scenic region of Speyside.

Morham + Brotchie Ltd (M+B), a historic Edinburgh-based quantity surveying and cost consultancy firm, has been acquired by Cumbria-based A. Lamb Associates (ALA), a quantity surveying and commercial consultancy. The deal is expected to enhance the reach of ALA's services, boost its workforce to over

Scottish Enterprise and Clyde Gateway have entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at leveraging up to £16 million of support towards a planned £60m construction programme over the next five years to create low carbon energy efficient business space for high value manufacturing

Accountants and advisers firm CT, formerly Chiene + Tait, has established a new consulting division named 'CT: Evolve'. The platform intends to extend a 'big four' style approach to SMEs, equipping them to navigate changing business landscapes effectively.

Bield Housing and Care has appointed its first-ever chief operating officer, Debbie Collins, as part of its corporate strategy overhaul. The housing and care provider said Ms Collins will assist Bield to make positive contributions to its people, homes and communities and ultimately achieve its 10-y

Edinburgh-headquartered property firm Rettie & Co. has appointed Rob Trotter as director of new business for lettings. Formerly with DJ Alexander for two decades, Mr Trotter's latest appointment is in line with the firm's plans to increase its lettings activity over the next few years.

Henderson Loggie has appointed Donald Scott as the director of its growing insolvency division. Working with Henderson Loggie’s head of insolvency Shona Campbell, Mr Scott takes up his leadership role today, overseeing the team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering tailored insolven

The production team behind the upcoming 'Barbie' movie have revealed how they caused an international pink paint shortage.

Consulting firm Visiativ UK, which emerged from the April merger of Edinburgh-based R&D tax relief adviser ABGI-UK and Innova Systems, is gearing up to host a complimentary webinar this month to guide businesses through upcoming changes to the R&D tax credit scheme. Since its introduction in

Italian-owned company Eurostampa has unveiled expansion plans in Scotland, buoyed by a £2.5 million grant from Scottish Enterprise. The company, which manufactures premium labels for the food and beverage industry, intends to nearly double its factory space in Cumbernauld, Scotland, creating 9

Aberdeen-based transport giant FirstGroup has reported strong financial performance in FY 2023 with profits more than doubling to £82.1 million, exceeding expectations.

IoD Scotland has revealed the winners of its Director of the Year Awards 2023 during a ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) last night (8 June). The ceremony was presided over by host Stephen Jardine and was a gala celebration of leaders who have shown exceptional commitm

HMRC has announced that from Monday it will close the Self-Assessment Helpline for three months, directing taxpayers to its digital services instead. HMRC says this will free up 350 full time equivalent advisers to take urgent calls on other lines and answer correspondence. The Chartered Institute o