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Sustainability for Housing (SfH), the body that oversees the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing (SRS), has appointed Jon Turner to its board. Jon brings a wealth of experience across both the financial and housing sectors. He is currently the group chief executive of Link Group, th

In just over 18 months since launching in January 2024, Tailored Spirits Co has scaled from a niche Scottish start-up to a globally recognised whisky partner, having won major Scottish start-up competition Scottish EDGE to now reaching clients in 14 countries across the globe in the UK & Ireland

Bus company McGill’s Group has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a prime site close to Glasgow city centre, in a move that could deliver up to 850 jobs.

Freeths has appointed partner Jane Dickers to its Glasgow office, joining the firm’s national commercial dispute resolution team. Bringing with her a wealth of knowledge, Ms Dickers is well-versed in managing cases in the Court of Session and in sheriff courts across Scotland. She also has sig

The UK's construction sector saw its rate of decline slow in August, but activity remains deep in contractionary territory as experts warn that political and economic uncertainty is severely hampering investment and recovery prospects.

Port Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging Group, specialist paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer, has undergone a restructure to consolidate and simplify how its family of businesses is presented to the market, building on the strong market recognition of the McLaren name. The restructure h

Dr Liz Cameron CBE, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, has announced she will step down after 21 years of transformational leadership of Scotland’s largest business network. Dr Liz Cameron CBE is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s most respected, influential and lead

Chartered Accountants are Scotland’s most trusted professionals, according to new research conducted by Edelman DXI for Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW). The biennial Trust Survey found that 87% of senior business and finance decision-makers in Scotland trust Chartered Accountants “

High-profile artworks by Picasso and Jean-Michel Basquiat, once owned by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, are being auctioned to compensate victims of the 1MDB financial scandal. The sale is poised to raise millions for the citizens of Malaysia, who were defrauded of $4.5 billion (c. £3.35bn) in the s

Just six small changes to the management of Scottish SMEs could help ease pressure on their finances, staff and management, according to Azets. Nicola Campbell, head of accounts and business advisory services in the Glasgow office of Azets, is encouraging Scotland’s SMEs to review and mine the

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is working with AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians) to promote an entry-level finance course for its members. The Business Finance Basics course is a three-hour session consisting of six modules including video tutorials and interactive

Private equity manager Foresight Group has invested in Scottish chartered surveyors and property consultants firm, Graham + Sibbald, and facilitated the acquisition of Aitchison Raffety, creating a combined business poised for accelerated growth across the UK. The deal creates an enlarged group with

The global board and global advisory committee of Dentons have elected Susan Kelly as non-executive chair of the global board. Ms Kelly is a banking partner in the global law firm’s Edinburgh and London offices, serving as a member of both the Dentons UK, Ireland and Middle East LLP’s bo

TLT has expanded its office at Cadworks in Glasgow, marking another milestone in a year of growth. Designed from scratch to support TLT's flexible approach to working, TLT World, the enhanced office offers 60 additional desks, more meeting rooms and new areas that "foster innovation, connection and

Glasgow and Central Scotland based estate agent and solicitors, Pacitti Jones, is expanding its legal practice in Glasgow through the acquisition of Rutherglen-based Carr Berman Crichton (CBC).  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and