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The collapse of Fife-based engineering firm Burntisland Fabrications (Bifab) has left the Scottish public purse with a shortfall of £16.4 million, with administrators confirming that none of the debt has been repaid. Bifab entered administration in December 2020 after failing to win new contra

Grantify, a UK-based funding consultancy and AI-powered technology platform that makes it easy for SMEs to win funding, has announced that it is now servicing two new Scottish funding programmes: Scottish Enterprise’s SMART: SCOTLAND grant and its Research and Development (R&D) grant. The

Law firm DWF has partnered with Edinburgh-based fintech Stellar Omada to deliver a unique social mobility initiative aimed at inspiring young people to explore career opportunities in both the legal and technology sectors.

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has reported a 5% increase in revenue to £680 million in its most recent financial year. Profit per equity partner rose by a small 0.5% to reach £797,000 in the year ending 30 April 2025, according to the firm's unaudited financial results.

Aberdeenshire financial advisory firm Structured Financial Planning has opened a new high street office in Banchory. The expansion marks a key milestone for the North East firm, which was founded in Banff over 20 years ago. Co-owner and financial planner Neil Stewart is head of the firm's new Bancho

Fraud now accounts for an estimated 41% of all crime against individuals in England and Wales, according to the National Crime Agency, and in response, a multi-agency initiative is now being rolled out to take greater action to protect the public, following a successful pilot programme led by C

PwC has intensified its monitoring of UK employee office attendance by introducing a digital dashboard that tracks building entry swipes and WiFi connections, leading to unease among some staff. The system, which went live for supervisors in April, is designed to enforce the organisation's hybr

Chartered surveyor DM Hall has merged its Ayr and Irvine branches into a new office in Prestwick. The new workspace at Eldo House, Monkton Road, marks a significant investment in DM Hall’s long-standing commitment to serving clients across Ayrshire, offering improved accessibility, expanded ca

The director of a century-old Scottish machinery firm which went into administration last year has been banned after failing to declare more than £1.5 million in VAT.

Remote workers have been told to stop bringing desktop PCs and printers into Starbucks cafés in South Korea. The coffee chain was forced to issue a statement asking people "refrain from bringing desktop computers, printers, or other bulky items that may limit seating and impact the shared spa

Administrators overseeing the sale of the historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have sold the hotel business, its contents and a residential dwelling to a duo of experienced hotel operators, Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality, for £3.05 million in a deal that will save u

Henderson Loggie has become an official sponsor of the Edinburgh Business Stories podcast, a platform showcasing the entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders shaping the capital’s economy. Hosted by Alex Richards and Alan Smith, Edinburgh Business Stories dives into the real journey beh

Specialty pharmaceuticals business Kelso Pharma has appointed Alan King as its next chief financial officer as it announces the retirement of founding director and CFO Allan Watson. Apposite Capital-backed Kelso Pharma is focused on bringing innovative, value-added, specialty medicines to internatio

Twenty-two of Scotland’s most promising technology startups have been selected for prestigious international programmes in Silicon Valley and Singapore this autumn. The initiative, part of the Scottish Government's Techscaler programme run by CodeBase, will connect founders with global investo

Scotland’s labour market continued to show some resilience as the second half of the year got underway, with job creation in the service sector partially offsetting lower manufacturing payroll numbers. Following two months of growth, business activity across the Scottish private sector slipped