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Audit Scotland's Annual Audit Report 2023/24 has commended The Highland Council for its effective financial management and governance arrangements. The 2023/24 report, published in November 2024, has been considered by the Council’s Audit Committee. It acknowledges "the council’s effecti

Avison Young has appointed Craig Dodds as associate director to its Edinburgh Office. Mr Dodds arrives at the Edinburgh office as a specialist in commercial transactions and asset management, having spent six years at Workman LLP, working his way up to senior associate before taking up the role of a

Diageo, the owner of Guinness, has restricted the amount of the stout pubs can order in the lead up to Christmas due to "exceptional demand". Despite operating at maximum production capacity, the brewer has implemented order limits in the UK to manage supply.

New figures have revealed a dramatic increase in the number of UK taxpayers facing a 60% tax rate on a portion of their earnings. Data obtained through a freedom of information request to HM Revenue & Customs shows that an estimated 634,000 individuals fell into this bracket in 2023-24, a 45% su

Bitcoin has reached a long-awaited milestone, rising above $100,000 (c. £78,000) for the first time in its history. The cryptocurrency traded above the $100,000 mark on Wednesday night, and continued to trade in six-figure territory for half a day, into Thursday, when it dropped back under $10

A Scottish company dedicated to defending the over-50s from online threats has secured £75,000 from Scottish EDGE that will enable it to accelerate product development and support upcoming investment rounds. Glasgow-based SENGUARD has won the sum in the latest, and 24th, round of Scottish EDGE

Savills has released its latest forecast for the prime housing market, highlighting Scotland as the standout performer with the highest projected five-year growth of +21.0%. The prime housing market typically represents the top 5% to 10% of the market in any region.

Mild weather and the October half term has seen Scotland’s hotels buck the seasonal trend, maintaining strong levels of occupancy and gross operating profits, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of Sc

Wbg has responded to the Scottish Government’s Budget by noting that while it offers some good news for the hospitality sector, the lack of any changes to tax rates means that many Scots will still be paying higher rates than taxpayers in the remainder of the UK. Finance Secretary Shona Robiso

"More clarification needed" was the overarching view of tax specialists at MHA following unveiling of the Scottish Government’s Budget. Headlines may be written about an end to the two-child benefits cap and an extension of hospitality business rates relief; however, it is perhaps what hasn&rs

A nun has reportedly been arrested by Italian police on suspicion of colluding with the mafia. Sister Anna Donelli, a 57-year-old nun who volunteers in Milan's San Vittore prison, is suspected of carrying messages between the 'Ndrangheta mafia and its imprisoned members.

Cunninghame Housing Association has appointed John McIntyre as the new executive director of finance & corporate services. John McIntyre brings over 20 years of senior financial management experience, having held key leadership roles within the social housing sector and local government. His exp

Certain types of porridge, crumpets and breakfast cereals are included in a new list of products that fall under a new junk food advertising ban to come into force in the UK in October next year. 

A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24.

A 7,000-home neighbourhood including two schools, a hotel and commercial, retail & community facilities to the western fringe of Edinburgh has been granted planning consent in principle.