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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have published a joint discussion paper on developing a common framework for measuring value for money (VFM) in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes. The aim of the two regulators is to drive a long-term focus on VFM across

Royal Bank of Scotland is offering £150 to new and existing customers who switch and stay. The limited time offer runs until 18 November 2021. New RBS customers can apply to switch to a Select or Reward account as can existing customers who can also apply to switch to Reward Silver, Reward Pla

With just 100 days to go until Christmas, HMRC is urging shoppers to ensure they don’t get caught out by unexpected charges when buying from overseas traders. Changes introduced on 1 January this year mean that some UK consumers buying presents for family and friends from EU businesses may now

A lawyer was arrested after dressing up as Michael Myers from the Halloween horror movie franchise and strolling on the beach with a bloody knife.

Scottish cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen could see employment rise by 5-7% as a result of increased availability of office space in the wake of COVID-19, according to a new report by KPMG. Covid-19 has triggered a shift in the way people work, interact, and shop. As businesses in so

Williams Bros. Brewing Company has solidified its business with long-term production solutions thanks to a seven-figure investment from HSBC UK. The Alloa-based family-run brewery has used the funding to invest in a range of brewing equipment and packaging facilities, allowing the business to create

The Glenburn Hotel Limited in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, which owned the historic Glenburn Hotel and which was placed in administration in August this year, is to be marketed for sale at offers over £1.1 million. Stuart Robb, partner with FRP Advisory and joint administrator of The Glenburn

Average house prices in Scotland reached a new record level of £207,877 in July, according to the latest House Price Index from Walker Fraser Steele.

Bakkafrost, the Faroese owner of The Scottish Salmon Company, has announced that it will invest over £700 million to increase the output of its premium salmon by more than 40% over the next five years.

Drum Property Group, developers of Buchanan Wharf in Glasgow, has agreed a 20-year lease with the Student Loans Company (SLC) for a 75,000 square foot headquarter office housing up to 1100 staff at the Clydeside development.

The lifting of coronavirus restrictions has been dubbed a 'let down' as Scottish total retail sales in August continued to perform below pre-pandemic levels.

Scotland's Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy grew by 4.7% during April to June 2021.

AMA Studio, an architecture practice that has helped shape modern Edinburgh through several major city-centre developments is rebranding, as it eyes continued expansion throughout the UK. Founded in 1994, AMA Studio (formerly Allan Murray Architects), has overseen high profile and award-winning proj

The Temple Café, an Outer Hebrides business which has gone from strength to strength since lockdown as a result of the owner’s unique approach to using local produce, is delivering an eco-friendly expansion with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The Temple Café

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new strategy aimed at giving consumers the confidence to invest, supported by a high-quality, affordable advice market, which should lead to fewer people being scammed or persuaded to invest in products too risky for their needs. The consumer inv