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New figures from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have indicated a positive step towards greater financial inclusion in Scotland, with a reduction in the number of adults lacking a bank account. Data shows the percentage of Scots without a bank account has fallen from 3% to 2%. It could equate

A judge has criticised two neighbours for spending hundreds of thousands of pounds in a legal dispute over "a tap and a pipe that doesn't matter".

The Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) has unveiled its latest economic and fiscal forecasts, indicating a slight improvement in the Scottish Government's available funding for 2025-26, which is now projected at £59.6 billion. This figure is almost £0.8bn higher than December 2024 estimate

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the Scottish Government to learn lessons from the Visitor Levy before introducing powers to impose an additional charge on cruise ships. The Scottish Government is consulting on the benefits and challenges associated with implementing a local author

Scottish Friendly has been named one of the best big companies to work for in the UK by The Sunday Times in 2025. The Glasgow-based mutual was included in the 115-strong list for having consistently high levels of employee experience and wellbeing.

EasyGo has been awarded a 20-year contract to provide EV charging infrastructure throughout the north of Scotland. Estimated to be worth £300 million, the deal is with Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils, with Highland Council acting as the lead authority.

East Renfrewshire Council has approved a proposal to re-establish a credit union presence within the area, providing initial seed funding to support its implementation.

North-east accountancy firm SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP) has successfully raised £6,439 for its 2024 corporate charity partner, Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland (A-ND). A-ND provides essential, life-changing care and support services to over 230 individuals and familie

Glasgow-headquartered pension specialist @sipp has established an in-house legal department to bolster support for advisers and their clients engaged in commercial property transactions. The independently owned company has appointed experienced commercial real estate lawyer Joanne Wilson as head of

A Bank of England (BoE) rate-setter has played down the recent surge in UK inflation, reiterating his call for additional interest rate reductions. Alan Taylor, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), attributed the latest inflation increase to "one-off factors", specifically citing US Pres

Lindsays has appointed Andrew Diamond as its new managing partner elect Mr Diamond is currently a partner and the firm’s head of residential property. He will take up the role on 1 October.

Business confidence in Scotland rose 12 points during May to 52%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down four points at 57%, firms’ optimism in the economy rose

The millennial mantra of "work hard, play harder" is being usurped by a new Gen Z trend in China – identifying as "rat people". These young adults are consciously opting out of the societal grind, spending their days in bed, doom-scrolling, napping, and ordering takeaways. On platforms like Do

Edinburgh-based creative and marketing agency the Union Group has transitioned to employee ownership.

A collection of rare guitars donated to a charity shop anonymously has sold for more than £12,000 at auction.