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All Scottish councils must learn from the weaknesses that allowed an Aberdeen City Council employee’s £1.1 million fraud go undetected over 17 years, the Accounts Commission has urged. Between 2006 and 2023, the employee transferred 655 council tax refund payments totalling £1.109m

The FinTech Scotland Cluster has recorded an 8% year-on-year employment growth during 2024 bringing the total number of people working in fintech to over 11,300. The continued economic contribution by the cluster comes as Fintech Scotland reaches its seventh anniversary since formation.

Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael, partners at FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of Connect Modular Limited on 6 January.

Edinburgh councillors are a week away from potentially approving Scotland's first Visitor Levy, a scheme aimed at raising up to £50 million annually through a 5% charge in addition to the cost of overnight accommodation.

A large collection of memorabilia commemorating the leader of the Dambusters raid has been sold at auction.

A new online toolkit has been launched to help Aberdeen city centre businesses access grants, training, and digital support. The resource, developed by Aberdeen City Council following engagement with local firms, aims to help them adapt to changing consumer habits and boost the city centre's vibranc

A key figure in a scheme designed to undermine the insolvency system has been banned as a company director for nine years. Neville Taylor, 57, was paid more than a quarter of a million pounds by Atherton Corporate (UK) Ltd to become the sole director of more than 400 companies.

Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results. Pre-tax profit was £3.8 million to the year ending 31 December 2023, with dividends of £6m. The group is currently on track to deliver &

Crerar Hotels Group, which comprises seven award-winning hotels and inns, has reported a 9% increase in turnover and a £1.93 million rise in EBITDA, fuelled by a steady stream of guests across its portfolio. Room revenue also rose by 10%, contributing to a £1m increase in gross profit, f

In a bid to save money and make a stinging statement about the UK's housing crisis, a London-based artist has made a converted skip bin his home for the past two years.  In 2023, Harrison Marshall found himself in a rental rut. A yellow skip bin had been donated to him, and he decided to m

BTO has welcomed John Dunlop as a new partner in the firm’s real estate team, based in its Edinburgh office. This appointment follows last month’s announcement of Paul Greenhill’s promotion to partner in Glasgow, as well as the recent recruitment of three new real estate solicitors

Harper Macleod's profit before members’ remuneration has risen from £11.95 million to £13.76m, new accounts filed at Companies House show. The firm had an average of 75 members over the year, with the average remuneration standing at £176,917, up from £162,386. The shar

Scotcoin is set to be listed on a major cryptocurrency exchange in February 2025, which will see the project valued at $250 million (£200m) on its market debut. The Scotcoin Project (TSP) Community Interest Company has exchanged contracts with a tier 1 exchange and will initially be paired wit

The property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders remained buoyant during the last quarter of 2024, defying the typical seasonal slowdown.

Glasgow-based Embrace Steel Group, which provides steel frame building solutions throughout the UK, has appointed experienced finance executive Ross McAdam as its new chief financial officer. Mr McAdam will lead the ambitious steel group’s presence in Scotland alongside playing a crucial role