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The housing market in Scotland is facing an imbalance between demand and supply which is impacting on sales and pushing up prices, the most recent RICS Residential Market Survey has suggested.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today published an updated list of signatories to the UK Stewardship Code. This now includes successful applicants who submitted their report at the end of October 2021. The FRC received 105 applications which was substantially more than expected, of which 7

Business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts, which has an office in Aberdeen, has earmarked £2 million in grant funding to attract professional services teams as it seeks to expand its footprint and open a second office in Scotland. The Dow Schofield Watts Entrepreneurship Grant scheme will be

Accountancy and business advisory firm Azets has advised on the sale of Yorkshire glass specialist Dual Seal Glass Limited to AEQUITA.

Software firm Eserv has secured new office space for its headquarters on Queens Road, Aberdeen following a number of new contract wins globally and subsequent team expansion. Relocating from Carden Place, the digital twin technology experts have strengthened their team in the last 6 months by 10 peo

The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey highlighted a strong uplift in hiring activity across Scotland in February. Permanent placements rose at a near-record pace, while the upturn in temp billings accelerated from January's 17-month low and was sharp overall.

Cash-conscious and choosy diners are continuing to shun eating out in restaurants in favour of home delivery and takeaway meals, according to new research from Edinburgh-based hospitality technology specialist ePOS Hybrid. Research from ePOS Hybrid has shown a clear trend towards people turning

Courtney Clelland, senior associate at Shoosmiths, has been appointed communications chair of the newly launched Scottish Network at the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC). In an announcement on LinkedIn, Ms Clelland said the role of this Network is to connect

A Spanish TV station has apologised after a quiz show asked contestants to guess the street value of a gram of cocaine. Atrapame Se Podes, or Catch Me if You Can, a popular show in Galicia, features topical questions and a prize pot of €25,000.

The UK Government has announced a new series of loan competitions offering up to £150 million to support businesses embarking on research and development projects.

Real estate advisor Savills has seen its profits before tax double in 2021 from £96.6 million to over £200m. Group revenue increased by 23% to £2.15 billion, compared to £1.74bn in 2020.

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a seminar on ‘Making Tax Digital’ at the Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh on Thursday 17th March 2022. At this event, Govinder Saimbhi of HM Revenue & Customs will consider:

STV Group plc has posted its highest revenue on record at £144.5 million in 2021, as the broadcaster hailed continued growth. STV Group's revenues rose by 25% throughout 2021, while its adjusted operating profits rose to £25.2m, signalling a 39% increase from the year before.

The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has partnered with Black Professionals Scotland (BPS) to support Black ethnic minority professionals across Scotland. The Bank will work to provide greater professional opportunities for individuals within the Black community through its partnership with

Scottish organisations and employees are embracing hybrid work more than anywhere else in the UK, according to a Virgin Media O2 Business study with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).