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UK inflation reached a new record high in June, as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), measured by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) hit 9.4%.

The nationwide independent financial advice and fund management firm One Four Nine has completed its fourth acquisition with the purchase of Glasgow-based APC Financial Solutions & Consultancy Services. The move expands the Group’s footprint into Scotland, increasing the firm's Assets Unde

Nearly 600,000 people are now paying less in interest and charges on their credit card debt because of changes made by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). In its Annual Report, published today, the FCA has set out how it has worked over the past 12 months to meet its objectives of protecting cons

Almost half (49%) of all small business owners in the UK are set to increase their prices as they look to battle rising costs, according to a new report from small business insurance provider Simply Business.  The SME Insights Report, saw over 1,000 small business owners from across the UK surv

Phone scam reports have fallen by 84% in Scotland over the last year, new regional data from HMRC has revealed. In Scotland, 384 phone scams were reported to HMRC in June this year compared to 2432 in June 2021. People aged between 25 and 34 appear to be most affected by scams in the region, with 94

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has hailed a strong performance in the first half of 2022, as sales increased by 25% to almost £10 million.

A cannabis farm in Wishaw was raided after police caught a whiff of its distinctive smell — from their police station next door.

Lloyds Banking Group welcomed the Scottish Government to the Dundee offices of its recently acquired Embark Group. Embark was acquired by Lloyds earlier this year to help give customers more control of their long-term financial planning. It already provides retirement solutions to more than 350,000

Edinburgh headquartered solicitors, Gilson Gray has announced it is expanding its presence to Aberdeen in west end of the city. The move comes after the law firm's first foray south of the border, announced earlier this month, with the takeover of Lincoln-based Home Property Lawyers (HPL) Ltd.

Corporate insolvencies in Scotland fell by 39% during the first six months of 2022, despite spiralling inflation, rising interest rates and energy costs, supply chain disruption and ongoing geo-political uncertainty continuing to pile pressure on businesses. Analysis of notices in The Gazette by Int

Scottish business confidence has fallen to a record low in June, but remains stronger than Europe, according to the latest Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook. Whilst the findings come amid global economic uncertainty, a net balance of +17% more private sector firms forecast their ac

Small firms are encountering widespread problems in their dealings with the insurance market, amid rising premium costs, a new report has found. FSB’s new publication looks into the price of insurance and whether the products on offer are suitable for small business customers.

RSM has warned of the effects growing supply chain issues are having on middle market businesses. Well over a third (39%) of middle market businesses* have experienced supply chain issues within the past 12 months, and this likely represents the tip of the iceberg as disruption looks set to continue

abrdn has announced the conversion of three further equity funds to Article 8 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). This includes its flagship Asia Pacific Equity Fund (to be renamed as Asia Pacific Sustainable Equity Fund), which has $2 billion (£1.67bn) AUM making it on

A Scottish boutique hotel, No. 17 The Promenade, has reopened under its new owner, unveiling a grand renovation.