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Nationwide Building Society is to become the largest mortgage provider to reintroduce 95% Loan-to-Value (LTV) home loans without government support. The mortgages are set to launch on Thursday 20 May.

A new Start Up Loans initiative launched by the British Business Bank is set to unlock the talent of young entrepreneurs in Scotland after the pandemic. The disruptive impact of Coronavirus on the UK’s economy and traditional working patterns has catalysed many to reconsider their careers, whe

Amanda Ferguson, one of Scotland’s most experienced business tourism figures has been appointed by Edinburgh First to spearhead growth in its commercial business. Bringing more than 15 years of experience, the appointment of Ms Ferguson to the business development team at Edinburgh First &ndas

The Aberdeen Standard Equity Income Trust plc, a fund managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has delivered a strong net asset value (NAV) total return of 29.0% for the six months ended 31 March 2021. The NAV return outpaces the 18.5% increase in the benchmark of the FTSE All-Share

Affordable Golf has strengthened its board, with the Scottish golf equipment retailer on track for revenue of over £20 million in the year to 31st October 2021. Scott Beveridge and Gordon Campbell, co-founders of Glasgow-based e-commerce and online advertising agency Clickboost, who have partn

The Hunter Foundation has launched a new digital scale up Scotland programme to support unlocking the economy. The online programme will give Scottish entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from business leaders, aiming to support businesses as they navigate the complexities that come with the scale

Edinburgh-based firm Escape, which opened the country’s first escape rooms, has expanded into a new market as it prepares to launch axe throwing experiences across the UK. Escape has established ‘Game of Throwing’, which will open its first four venues in Chelmsford, Hull, Newcastl

Scotland's unemployment rate fell slightly from January to March 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

As lockdown ends and businesses start to reopen, traders in Scotland are being encouraged to watch HMRC’s new webinar on Rules of Origin. This webinar will help traders ensure they’re taking advantage of the preferential tariff rates available to them since 1 January, for goods they trad

Ahead of the 2021 interim reporting season, a review by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has highlighted examples of good practice in company’s interim reporting and areas where further improvements are required.

Ten community organisations in the Outer Hebrides are working to build back better after lockdown with support of £320,141 distributed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

The Highland Council has dropped plans to require prior authorisation for bagpipes at funerals after an outcry from pipers.

Accountancy firm BDO has told staff to decide for themselves when to come back to the office after the COVID-19 pandemic as part of its new flexible working strategy. The firm, which is the UK’s fifth-largest accountant and employs about 5,500 people across 18 offices, will ask staff to work w

With much of Scotland’s holiday accommodation sector reopening today, chartered accountants Wylie & Bisset has advised operators to prepare now for a busy summer. A recent survey from Barclays suggests that total UK spend on domestic holidays this year is anticipated to reach £31bn w

Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) has appointed Caroline Connellan as chief executive officer of Personal Wealth. Ms Connellan will report directly to Stephen Bird, CEO of Standard Life Aberdeen plc, as a member of the executive leadership team. She will be based in London.