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Trade minister Ivan McKee has called on the UK Government to ensure green ports have access to the same level of set-up funding as freeports in England. The green port model will adapt the UK Government’s freeport proposals, offering a package of tax and customs reliefs. Operators and benefici

Exclusive data from Barclays Games and Esports released today reveals that the games sector has seen one of the largest increases in spending in 2020, with an increase of 43% compared to 2019. This is 11%higher than the increase in entertainment streaming services (music, video and books, 32%) and 1

A plastic surgeon who appeared in a virtual trial while operating on a patient is facing an ethics investigation.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on how it plans to regulate the pre-paid funeral plans sector.

Azets, the accountancy firm that specialises in the SME market, has taken on a ten-year lease on new offices in the heart of Aberdeen’s professional services district, effective from today. The new open-plan offices at 37 Albyn Place extend to 4500 sq ft and will feature the latest information

activpayroll, the global payroll and tax compliance specialist headquartered in Aberdeen, has appointed Mark Kimberling as chief commercial officer. Mr Kimberling has had a very successful career in the Human Capital Management (HCM) sector and brings over 30 years of experience to the team, having

Ellon-based Phil Anderson Financial Services has announced expansion plans this year after it experienced its busiest January ever for arranging mortgages on behalf of clients. September and October last year proved the firm's busiest months ever for mortgage leads which has led to turnover reaching

Vishal Chopra, KPMG’s head of tax in Scotland, has predicted the outcomes of the upcoming UK Budget. Mr Chopra said as well as addressing current levels of unemployment, GDP, and the budget deficit, the Chancellor is likely to have one eye on the levelling up agenda, ensuring that the City of

Virgin Money, the owner of Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank, is expanding its partnership with FinTech data expert company Life Moments, to focus on the development of the sustainability elements of the Virgin Money offer to its business banking customers. The agreement is the latest partnership f

East Ayrshire has been named the most affordable area for first-time buyers in the latest Affordability Report published by Nationwide Building Society.

Female directors at the UK’s largest financial services firms earn on average two-thirds less than male directors, according to new research from law firm Fox & Partners.

The Insolvency Service paid out £453.4 million in missing wages and benefits to former employees at firms that went bust in 2020. According to new data released by the government agency, the payments were at the highest levels in a decade, although the various financial lifelines provided by t

A renowned Speyside mansion is being converted into a luxury holiday and events venue, aimed at whisky enthusiasts.

Royal Bank of Scotland is launching a new savings competition to help encourage first-time savers. The £1000 competition begins on 1 March 2020 with ten customers each being awarded £1000 for opening an account and saving regularly.

The upcoming Budget could leave many property investors and landlords between a rock and a hard place according to property management firm Apropos. The UK-wide letting firm thinks that the widely trailed rumours that the Chancellor is about to increase capital gains tax (CGT) and Corporation Tax (C