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The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey highlighted a strong uplift in hiring activity across Scotland in February. Permanent placements rose at a near-record pace, while the upturn in temp billings accelerated from January's 17-month low and was sharp overall.

Cash-conscious and choosy diners are continuing to shun eating out in restaurants in favour of home delivery and takeaway meals, according to new research from Edinburgh-based hospitality technology specialist ePOS Hybrid. Research from ePOS Hybrid has shown a clear trend towards people turning

Courtney Clelland, senior associate at Shoosmiths, has been appointed communications chair of the newly launched Scottish Network at the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC). In an announcement on LinkedIn, Ms Clelland said the role of this Network is to connect

A Spanish TV station has apologised after a quiz show asked contestants to guess the street value of a gram of cocaine. Atrapame Se Podes, or Catch Me if You Can, a popular show in Galicia, features topical questions and a prize pot of €25,000.

The UK Government has announced a new series of loan competitions offering up to £150 million to support businesses embarking on research and development projects.

Real estate advisor Savills has seen its profits before tax double in 2021 from £96.6 million to over £200m. Group revenue increased by 23% to £2.15 billion, compared to £1.74bn in 2020.

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a seminar on ‘Making Tax Digital’ at the Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh on Thursday 17th March 2022. At this event, Govinder Saimbhi of HM Revenue & Customs will consider:

STV Group plc has posted its highest revenue on record at £144.5 million in 2021, as the broadcaster hailed continued growth. STV Group's revenues rose by 25% throughout 2021, while its adjusted operating profits rose to £25.2m, signalling a 39% increase from the year before.

The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has partnered with Black Professionals Scotland (BPS) to support Black ethnic minority professionals across Scotland. The Bank will work to provide greater professional opportunities for individuals within the Black community through its partnership with

Scottish organisations and employees are embracing hybrid work more than anywhere else in the UK, according to a Virgin Media O2 Business study with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).

Revenue Scotland should have powers to waive a second homes tax in exceptional circumstances and the time available for eligible house buyers to claim a tax rebate when they buy a new main home but their old one is still on the market should be doubled. They are among suggestions put forward by the

Scottish businesses are behind targets for 2022, according to new research from accountancy firm BDO. Companies cited inflation and supply chain pressures as the greatest challenges for the year ahead. However, more than half of mid-sized businesses in Scotland think they will return to pre-COVID-19

Successful ScotWind partners, ScottishPower and Shell, are set to invest a total of £75 million to help the supply chain and businesses support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Scotland.

The number of homeowners remortgaging their properties crept back towards pre-coronavirus pandemic levels at the end of 2021, according to new figures published by the Bank of England (BoE).

Mint Ventures, a women-led angel group that is democratising angel investment, has received funding from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government’s Scottish Technology Ecosystem Fund for a series of regional roadshows to encourage more women to become angel investors, as well as helping