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The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is set to embark on an aggressive expansion phase, aiming to double its turnover to £20 million over the next 12 months. This ambitious target follows a record-breaking year for the firm, which is on track to post a £10m turnover, driven largely by a su

A survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has captured the worries of the UK business community, which is seen as adding to an already complex tax system and lacking in direction to promote economic growth. The poll, drawing on feedback from finance professionals working

The people of Annan have enthusiastically welcomed the return of the Cumberland Building Society to the High Street following a three-month closure for extensive refurbishment. The reopening on Tuesday reaffirmed the society's commitment to the town, where it will soon stand as the sole provider of

Ahead of the upcoming Holyrood elections and January’s Budget, the CBI and Addleshaw Goddard have released their sixth annual Scottish Productivity Index, with a clear call for all political parties to make 2026 the year Scotland gets its economy firing on all cylinders. The report, compiled b

Following the purchase of Margaret Duffus Leasing in the summer, Lomond Group has acquired Edinburgh lettings agent, Littlejohns, which will be incorporated into operations at DJ Alexander, Lomond’s flagship brand in the region. Littlejohns has operated from several locations throughout the Ci

Scottish Friendly has announced a new charity partnership with Just Finance Foundation (JFF), a leading organisation dedicated to improving financial education for children and young people across the UK. This collaboration marks an important step in Scottish Friendly’s commitment to promoting

Orbital Marine Power Ltd, the Scotland-based operator of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has secured a multi-million pound investment to advance its international commercial projects and contribute to the wider decarbonisation of energy.

Around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in the 12 months to May 2024, according to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) research. To help fight this financial crime, the FCA has launched ‘Firm Checker’, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. By

Prison guards have confiscated a feast of steak and crab legs smuggled behind bars as an apparent Christmas treat. The gift package, which also included cigarettes, rolling tobacco and cannabis, was dropped by drone into a prison in South Carolina.

Lynas Foodservice has acquired JB Foods, an Edinburgh-based wholesaler, into the Lynas family. This strategic move unites two third-generation, family-run businesses, blending Lynas’s roots in Coleraine with JB Foods’ 60-year heritage of serving the Scottish catering industry.

Airbus has officially completed the acquisition of key manufacturing assets from Spirit AeroSystems, a move that secures the future of the facility in Prestwick. Under the terms of the deal, the Ayrshire site – which employs 1,200 staff – has been rebranded as Prestwick Aerosystems. It w

Independent financial advisers Lonsdale Services has deployed Aveni Assist, an AI automation platform from AI Fintech Aveni, across its wealth management team, resulting in hundreds of hours saved each month and the ability to share information with customers quicker.   Lonsdale introduced Aven

Gilson Gray has been recognised as the fastest-growing law firm in the UK, according to the latest UK Fast Growth Index. The full-service firm ranked as the 15th fastest-growing professional services business overall, securing the highest position of any legal sector organisation.

New figures from the Scottish Land Commission show Scotland’s rural land market continued to cool in 2024, with fewer large-scale sales and a marked drop in forestry values contributing to a quieter and more varied picture across the country. The Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 tracks activ

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has moved to a new office in the heart of Edinburgh. After joining forces with Davidson Chalmers Stewart earlier this year, the firms will now operate from under one roof, joined by the growing complex personal injury team from Irwin Mitchell.