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The challenges of digitalisation and the COVID-19 pandemic have introduced unprecedented external pressures on what governments can tax, and how much revenue they need to raise from doing so, according to a new report released today by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). As po

Edinburgh-based financial planners Nucleus Financial has launched a white paper in collaboration with behavioural insights firm Be-IQ to enable advisers to learn more about how clients make financial decisions and how firms can apply these insights to the financial planning process. Written by

Fife-based distillers and brewers Eden Mill will open five seasonal pop-up stores across Scotland this year creating 25 jobs.

The coronavirus pandemic could cost small businesses in the UK up to £69 billion in total, according to a new report conducted by Simply Business.

Areas in the UK with limited access to cash are to benefit from shared bank branches with the first outlets set to open before Christmas.

The aquaculture sector contributed approximately £885 million to the wider Scottish economy and supported 11,700 jobs in 2018, according to new research commissioned by The Marine Scotland. 

A new partnership between Barclays Eagle Labs, Opportunity North East (ONE) and CodeBase will bring key industry players together with startups to accelerate innovation in the UK Energy sector. The partnership will work with industry leaders to boost innovation, and will bring together top global En

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on its approach to the authorisation and supervision of international firms operating in the UK. The consultation launch is relevant to EEA firms that intend to seek authorisation in the UK in the future, including those entering the

The world's largest money manager Blackrock has told its staff they must disclose any sexual, romantic or other personal relationships they have with individuals both inside and outside the company if these people have dealings with the firm.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has indicated that rule breaches have been discovered in its investigation into KPMG’s audits of collapsed contractor Carillion.

The owner of a Highland golf club has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing more than £150,000 in tax. Jon Wiggett, who owns Brahan Golf Club, submitted 13 false VAT repayment claims between 2014 and 2017.

Specialist real estate investment firm Maya Capital has acquired the landmark Guildhall office building in Queen Street in Glasgow for £30 million.  Guildhall is an almost fully let landmark office building in Glasgow’s city centre totalling 145,390 sq ft. The building is situated c

Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up HOKO is set to begin an ambitious UK expansion plan after securing £400,000 in funding from investors. The funding will allow the technology-enabled architecture platform to begin a major recruitment drive in a struggling sector.

Aberdeen-based global payroll and tax compliance specialist activpayroll has announced the appointment of Steve Callaghan as a non-executive director and chairman. Mr Callaghan has a considerable track record of growing and transforming businesses, specialising in software and services on an interna

London & Scottish Developments, the development arm of London & Scottish Property Investment Management (LSPIM), has teamed up with GSS Developments to acquire a disused site on a former railway goods yard at Haymarket station for £1.62 million.