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Twenty-three Scottish businesses have attracted over £85 million in venture capital funding during the second quarter of 2024, defy the broader UK investment trend, according to KPMG. The latest KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report has showed that companies from across the region

The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders was £287,488 in June-August 2024, an annual increase of 2.3%, ESPC reports. Most of the regions enjoyed similarly small but healthy increases in average selling prices, with the Borders seeing a 3.4% annual

Brodies LLP has announced the appointment of banking and finance partner James Wilson to the firm. Mr Wilson has spent more than two decades in practice, having worked in London, Brussels and Sydney, with clients in the US, Australia, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and the UK. He has extensive experienc

Ahead of the Programme for Government, Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK's largest food export, has urged the Scottish Government to cut the red tape hindering Scotland’s blue economy regulations and support sustainable growth in the sector. The appeal comes as Scotland&rsquo

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has partnered with Greener Energy Group to assist members in funding eco-friendly home upgrades like solar panels, heat pumps, and EV chargers. The partnership follows the successful launch of CCU’s green loan in 2023.

A national will-writing charity has revealed that 69% of adults in Scotland either do not have a will or have one that is out of date.

Property portal ESPC has launched the fourth season of its podcast, The ESPC Property Show, as well as the launch of a themed spin-off series for first-time buyers, ESPC’s First-Timers Club. Hosted by ESPC’s CEO Paul Hilton and Megan Milne, the fourth season of The ESPC Property Show wil

The pound is poised for a strong performance, potentially becoming one of the year's best-performing major currencies, according to Bank of America. The bank predicts the pound will reach $1.35 by year-end and $1.41 by the close of 2025. This optimistic outlook is fuelled by expectations of "above t

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has released a set of reports today providing insights into Scotland’s historic environment sector and a framework to help drive its contribution to Scotland’s economy, communities, and net zero ambitions. The information released includes the Delivery

EY UK is expected to offer lower pay rises and bonuses for staff within its tax advisory division, mirroring a trend among Big Four firms responding to a challenging economic climate. The firm's 4,400-strong tax division are set to receive a 2.2% base salary increase, a decrease from previous years

Aberdeen-based business applications support firm Escone Solutions has joined forces with award-winning accounting software provider iplicit, as it continues to grow its portfolio of services. iplicit’s cloud-based accounting software is tailored for organisations that have outgrown entry-leve

The UK government’s proposed fiscal policy would generate a loss in economic value of around £13 billion compared to the economic contribution generated under the current windfall tax regime, according to Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). The energy trade body has released

Tilbury Douglas Group CEO Paul Gandy is to step down and be replaced by Craig Tatton, the group has revealed. Mr Gandy will remain in post until 1 November 2024 as he prepares to take up his new role as the 122nd president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Global drilling waste management company TWMA has posted its second quarter 2024 earnings of $19.5 million (c. £14.85m) and operating profit of $4.9m (c. £3.73m). The Dyce-headquartered firm has seen a year-on-year revenue increase of more than $2m (c. £1.52m). Global utilisation o

Wbg has lauded the launch of the Scottish Government's Entrepreneurial Education Pathways Fund, predicting it will inspire a wave of young business owners. The fund, offering grants up to £250,000, aims to encourage innovative courses and projects for under-18s, highlighting entrepreneurship a