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House prices decreased marginally (-0.1%) in September, compared to rising 0.3% in August, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. The change marks the second marginal decrease over the past three months.

More than 733,000 retirees across the UK are preparing to return to work as the cost-of-living crisis escalates, according to new research by My Pension Expert. The UK’s leading at-retirement adviser commissioned an independent survey of 2,000 UK adults. It found that, for 12% of those in reti

Data from Tech Nation and Dealroom has revealed that mid-stage scaling tech companies (at Series A) have raised $5.1 billion in 2022 so far signalling an all time record for H1. This compares to $5.6bn raised in the whole of 2021.

A 0.69 Acre residential building plot with full planning permission and building warrant for the erection of a one and a half storey 4-bedroom home at The Old Mill, Bleachfield, Huntly AB54 4QX, is being marketed by Baird Lumsden, the rural property arm of DM Hall at offers over £90,000. The p

Tom MacLennan and Chad Griffin, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of Centre for the Moving Image, the Edinburgh-based charity that provides a central focus for the development and appreciation of Scotland’s film industry and film culture. Founded in 2010, Cen

Forty-four pure gold coins dating back to the 7th century have been found hidden in a wall in Israel. Archaeologists revealed that the coins were found within a wall at the Hermon Stream (Banias) nature reserve.

Helena Gray has been appointed the new Controller of Audit, leading on the reporting of issues from the audits of local government in Scotland to the Accounts Commission. She joins from the Scottish Government, where she has been the interim director of Fair Work, Employability and Skills since Apri

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has called bank chiefs to Downing Street to address issues with mortgages after uncertainty in the mortgage market led rates to soar to a 14-year high of 6%. The increase in rates also triggered a flurry of mortgage agreements being withdrawn by lenders.

Scotland’s share of the UK’s film studio space continues to grow, as more re-purposed properties and studio conversions underpin the ambition of making the country a hub for high-end productions, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy

Scottish salmon now adds a staggering £760 million a year to the country’s economy, a new study from trade body Scottish Salmon has revealed. Salmon Scotland’s report on the farm-raised sector shows that its economic contribution soared by nearly 20% last year when compared to 2019

Independent business advisory and accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has welcomed a record intake of 93 students, including school leavers, summer interns and graduates who will train to become qualified accountants. This year’s intake is the largest since the firm was established almost 90

Construction sector firm Morris & Spottiswood, which specialises in fit-out, housing and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E), has seen a return to pre-Covid turnover and profitability following a period of growth. Turnover for the last financial year (ending December 2021) increased by 30% to

Glasgow-based ecommerce and online advertising agency Clickboost has announced plans for further international growth after more than doubling its client base in just two years. The pay-per-click (PPC) specialist now has 40 customers, up from 15 at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Clickboost said

A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review of business interruption claims handling has welcomed insurers quickly paying out interim payments, reallocating resources quickly and proactively communicating with policyholders to help them with claims following the test case judgment handed down by the

A unique event that brings together trade specialists from across the world to highlight global trade opportunities for Scottish firms will make a welcome return in Edinburgh today. Almost 60 companies from across the country will attend the Scotland Global Insights event at Murrayfield Stadium to l