News

Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced its new-look Golf Gin product is now available on the shelves of 202 Waitrose stores across the UK in their first-ever nationwide listing, with the popular supermarket having grocer exclusivity for three months. 

The Bank of England has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25%, a decision that revealed a split amongst its policymakers. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was not unanimous, with two members, Swati Dhingra and Alan Taylor, advocating for a more significant 0.5 percentage point

Aberdeen-based oil services firm Wood Group has announced significant North Sea contract extensions totalling $118 million (c. £93m) as the company remains the subject of a takeover approach from Dubai-based Sidara.

A Scottish independent dental group, Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic, has embarked on a cross-border collaboration with OSD Healthcare, a full-service private hospital in Hertfordshire. Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic was founded in Perthshire in 2007 by Chris Barrowman and has

A new jewellery-making school in the Highlands has experienced immediate success, selling out its evening classes for the next ten weeks after its founder received support from Business Gateway. Dr Karen-Ann Dicken, a jeweller with over 18 years of teaching experience, established the Highland Schoo

House prices in Scotland rose over the past three months at the slowest rate seen since early 2024, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and respondents expect this weaker price growth trend to continue in the short-term amid an increase

Lar Housing Trust has strengthened its board with the appointment of Alison MacDonald, a vastly experienced non-executive director and charity trustee. Former banker, Alison MacDonald, has – with immediate effect – joined the board of the housing charity which develops mid-market rental

A woman who was compared to Darth Vader at work has won nearly £30,000 from an employment tribunal. The NHS blood donation worker had temporarily left a room when her colleagues decided to take a personality quiz which would tell them what Star Wars character they were, the tribunal heard.

A plan to existing gaps, identify viable investment prospects, and enhance the retail offering in Aberdeen's city centre has been awarded a £39,000 grant.

First Minister John Swinney has set out the SNP Government's new Programme for Government, outlining several of financial commitments aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and fostering a more supportive business environment in Scotland. For businesses, the First Minister pledged no further diver

A one-day trade mission to Scotland, led by Ireland's minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Niamh Smyth, has concluded, focusing on strengthening economic links between Ireland and Scotland. The visit to Edinburgh and Glasgow prioritises strengthening trade ties

UK Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds (right) welcomes Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal (left) to London for trade talks The United Kingdom and India have concluded a significant trade deal aimed at bolstering economic growth and increasing prosperity in both natio

Almost 10 million people, and rising, in the UK are spending more than they earn every month, according to a new monthly economic pulse launched by Edinburgh-based Smart Data Foundry (SDF). The figures appear in the Economic Nowcast released by Smart Data Foundry, Edinburgh’s "data for good" p

With the latest inheritance tax (IHT) statistics showing revenues rising by nearly 10% over the last year it is time for a review of this tax according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The estate and letting agents firm said that an increase of £0.8 billion in IHT revenues between April 2024 and March 202

Evelyn Partners has appointed David Little as partner in financial planning at its Glasgow office. Mr Little joins the UK wealth management firm, which also maintains a presence in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, from 7IM Private Client. He served there for over three years, most recently holding the positi