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Plans to enable councils to raise the amount of council tax paid on empty and second homes will be included in a new Scottish Government consultation to help increase housing availability. First Minister Humza Yousaf will announce proposals at the Scottish Trades Union Congress today (Monday 17 Apri

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) increased revenue by 45% to £11.8 million in the year to 31 December 2022 (2021: £7.4m), but recorded a decrease in operating profit to £700,000 from £1m the previous year. CEO Marshall Dallas attributes this growth to

A programme designed to give fast track training and mentoring to entrepreneurs in the Highlands and Islands has supported 133 business to build a company since it began five years ago. Pathfinder Accelerator gives participants practical tools and techniques to put their ideas through their paces, a

According to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI data, the Scottish private sector saw a second successive monthly rise in business activity, with underlying data showing quicker growth across both the manufacturing and service sectors.

Chuck O'Rear, the 81-year-old snapper behind the world's most viewed pic, opened up about the adventure he embarked on to sell his not-so-average photo.

In February, the UK experienced flat GDP growth, which fell short of expectations for an increase, however, January's GDP was revised upward, aligning February's output with predictions. Industrial action in the public sector negatively affected February's activity, while construction output rebound

eToro, social trading and investment network, has teamed up with Twitter to significantly expand the range of stocks, cryptocurrencies, and other assets available for real-time price monitoring using the $Cashtags feature.

EY UK staff have been told to prepare for cost-cutting initiatives and a wave of job losses following the collapse of its ambitious break-up plan.

Inglis Lyon, managing director of Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL), has announced plans to step down this summer after 18 years of service. Chair Lorna Jack, speaking on behalf of the HIAL Board, expressed gratitude for Mr Lyon's leadership and confirmed that the board "is now focused on recrui

Accountancy professional body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), has observed a cautious return of confidence to the economy after months of economic turmoil.

Opulus has broadened its reach by acquiring George + Co, a firm of Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants located in Edinburgh's West End. The acquisition is part of Opulus's strategic plan to extend its geographic footprint throughout Scotland, and it marks the company's entry into the east of Scot

A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow City Council and the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB).

Investment opportunities were central to Tartan Week celebrations as some of Scotland’s most innovative tech firms pitched to North American venture capital investors in New York. Companies covering sectors including data, robotics, health tech, software as a service (SAAS) and clean tech had

Carlos Abarca, former chief information officer (CIO) at TSB Bank, has been personally fined £81,620 in an unusual move by the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) for inadequately managing an IT migration that led to massive disruptions for millions of customers.

The Turkish central bank is reportedly purchasing millions of US Dollars daily from vendors at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar in response to the nation's foreign currency crisis.