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A woman in China has been blamed for a series of car accidents after repeatedly removing traffic mirrors outside her home for better feng shui. Police were called to the neighbourhood in Shanghai after the local property management company and neighbours failed to convince the woman to desist, the S

MFMac has announced the appointment of Claire Macpherson as a partner in its expanding private client team. Ms Macpherson is dual-accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in both private client tax and trust law – an accolade held by only a small number of practitioners in the

Anderson Strathern has announced the appointment of Carole Tomlinson as its new chair as the firm celebrates its 325th year in business in Scotland. Ms Tomlinson will take up the role from 1 April, succeeding Fraser Geddes following the end of his three-year term. She is a dual-qualified solicitor i

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to secure a windfall exceeding £100 million after an estimated one million taxpayers missed the 31 January self-assessment deadline. Data from HMRC revealed that although nearly 11.5 million returns were submitted on time, those who failed to file now face

More than £100 million of construction activity planned for 2026 is set to transform Dalmarnock and Shawfield in Glasgow’s east end, delivering new homes, commercial space and vibrant new public realm. Spearheaded by Clyde Gateway, in partnership with a range of private sector investors,

AG Barr plc, the drinks giant behind IRN-BRU and Rubicon, has bolstered its portfolio through the dual acquisition of Fentimans Ltd and Frobishers Juices Ltd. These targeted moves, announced alongside a resilient trading update for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, signal a decisive shift in

Fiona Doherty, managing director of Stagecoach South Scotland, has been elected as the new president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Derek Provan after his two-year term. Ms Doherty, who previously served as deputy president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, will be supported in her new rol

A former oil depot on Ardrishaig Pier is set to be brought back to life, as plans are submitted for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the West Coast of Scotland.

The Start Up Loans programme has sen a 15.1% rise in loan volumes in Scotland during 2025 compared to the previous calendar year, making Scotland one of the most entrepreneurial areas of the UK. The average loan size in Scotland was also approximately £1,000 higher than the UK average, suggest

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a grant of up to £115,000 to Shearwater Marine Services to facilitate a significant expansion of its operations in Dunoon. The firm carries out diving and maritime engineering maintenance and fabrication work. The company’s offering has

Nik Storonsky, the billionaire co-founder of Revolut, has formally reaffirmed the United Kingdom as his country of residence following a series of conflicting filings that drew scrutiny from UK regulators. The reversal, documented this month via a Companies House form intended for correcting trivial

A stoneware crock has sold for 320 times more than its owner had hoped, fetching $32,000 (c. £23,375) at auction. For nearly thirty years, the 30-gallon (around 113.5 litres) crock sat neglected on Lois Jurgens’s back porch in Nebraska, as a makeshift table for grilling tools. The 91-yea

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has unveiled a £90 million investment strategy within the 2026-27 draft Scottish Budget, specifically designed to combat economic inactivity and stimulate growth. This funding aims to transition approximately 7,500 individuals currently furthest from the labou

The 2026 Sunday Times Tax List has revealed that JK Rowling contributed £47.5 million to the UK exchequer last year, securing her position as the third-highest taxpayer in Scotland and 36th across the UK. The author’s earnings from the Harry Potter and Cormoran Strike franchises remain r

Responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is bringing its nationwide Funding Socials programme to Edinburgh, offering third sector leaders the opportunity to connect with fund managers, sector specialists and peers. The event at Out of the Blue Arts & Education Trust in Leit