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Fraser Sinclair has taken over Williams Windows & Doors as CEO and business owner following the successful acquisition of the company from its founder, William Traynor. Founded nearly three decades ago, the Clydebank-based business has long-standing relationships with both trade professionals an

Scotland’s commercial property market attracted £750 million of investment in the first half of 2025, as investment markets paused for thought amid geopolitical tensions and a changing policy backdrop, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consu

The Scottish commercial property investment market presented a complex picture in the second quarter of 2025, with headline figures masking a more subdued reality, according to Lismore Real Estate Advisors. Transaction volumes in Q2 appear relatively healthy at £296 million, representing an in

UK financial services leaders are calling on global investors to take a fresh look at Scotland’s key sectors in advance of Scotland’s global investment summit. The summit will take place in Edinburgh this October, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London.

PwC is to make approximately 175 junior auditors in the UK redundant in a notable shift to compulsory job cuts within its audit division. The move, scheduled for August 2025, comes in response to challenging market conditions and a significant fall in voluntary staff departures.

Edinburgh-based Tailored Spirits Co, a start-up that specialises in privately owned whisky, has experienced a remarkable 900% year-on-year revenue growth, with Q1 2025 figures surging to 900%, up from £110,000 in Q1 2024. This milestone positions Tailored Spirits Co as one of the fastest-growi

The United Kingdom's economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, matching the initial estimate and marking the strongest expansion in a year. This welcome news for the UK government, which follows a modest 0.1% gain in the final quarter of 2024, positions the UK with the highest growth rate a

Aberdein Considine’s Wealth Division has transitioned to a limited company, Aberdein Considine Wealth Ltd, trading as AC Wealth. This exciting development sees long standing financial planners Russell Anderson, Alan Davidson and Sam Goult appointed as shareholders and paving the way for future

Millions more people could get help navigating their financial lives with support on pensions and investments, under proposals announced by the FCA.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into Aberdeen-based energy services company, Wood Group, following the discovery of "material weaknesses and failures" in the firm's financial culture.

Business confidence in Scotland saw a five-point decline in June, settling at 47%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.

A unique and highly significant collection of 20 barely used McLaren road cars, formerly owned by the late McLaren Formula One team co-owner Mansour Ojjeh, is being offered for sale.

The pound sterling has experienced for its most significant weekly advance against the dollar in almost four months on Friday, trading near a peak not seen since late 2021. The rise to over $1.37 is attributed more to a general weakening of the US dollar than to inherent strength in sterling. I

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has reported that the UK's largest accounting firms do not formally monitor how artificial intelligence affects the quality of their audits. In a review published on Thursday, the watchdog noted that while the Big Four firms – Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC &

Businesses from across the Forth Valley are being invited to come together this autumn for a week of inspiration, connection, and opportunity as Forth Valley Business Week 2025 launches with the theme 'Stronger Together: Collaboration and Community for Business Resilience'. Taking place from Monday