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Stagecoach, the UK's largest regional bus operator, has posted a 91% drop in profits for the six months to October 31.

The Wealth Tax Commission has urged the UK Government to launch a one-off wealth tax on millionaire households to raise up to £260 billion to help the country recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The commission is a group comprised of tax experts and economists brought together by

Permanent job placements declined at the quickest pace for four months in November, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs.

The UK will suspend European tariffs on American products in an attempt to persuade the USA to cut high duties on whisky.

Business support in Scotland is shamed by that given by other UK nations and countries across Europe, according to the Scottish Hospitality Group.

RBS owner NatWest Group has appointed James Close to head up its climate change agenda. James Close, who was director for climate change at the World Bank for four years until 2018, will join the bank in the new year from London Waste and Recycling Board, a partnership between the Mayor of London an

A number of new business support models are available to small businesses, providing a one-stop-shop of support and facilitating their growth, according to a new study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Traditionally, government initiatives and high street advice outlets p

The Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) audit quality reviews have found that audit firms did not challenge the management of audited entities effectively on the significant judgements they had made. As a result, the regulator has reiterated the importance of a challenge culture in audit firms.

The gallantry medals of a Scottish soldier who led a bayonet attack on a German chemical works in World War I are on sale at an auction for £4,000 today.

Glasgow-based technology firm Exizent has announced the appointment of former Nationwide non-executive director Mitchel Lenson as its non-executive chairman. The company, which was launched in September, aims to transform bereavement by connecting legal services firms with banks and the wider financ

Former Deloitte partner Graham Watson has been named as chairperson of Tennis Scotland. Mr Watson, who has a professional background in law and chartered accountancy, brings with him an extensive track record in business and sports governance.

Kelso-based accountancy firm Douglas Home & Co has welcomed two new trainees for 2020. Amy Hardie, 21, and Ben Scott, 18, will spend time in a variety of departments, developing in areas such as bookkeeping, accountancy and tax returns.

Scotland's decades-long struggle with sluggish productivity is holding back its economic potential, a new report from the CBI and KPMG warns.

Aberdeenshire-based Bancon Construction has secured a batch of new contracts valued at more than £25 million, paving the way for continued growth into 2021. The new business will see the company working in Aberdeen, Dundee, Nairn and Inverness, following Bancon’s first contract win in th

HM Revenue and Customs (HRMC) has urged Scotland's 706,000 self assessment customers not to miss the 31 January deadline. The 2019-20 tax return can be finalised at any time up to the deadline but HMRC is encouraging customers to complete it early to allow for more time to pay their tax bill or set