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Glasgow-based Maven Capital Partners has led the £3 million funding round for Atterley.com, an online fashion retailer which enables independent fashion boutiques and brands to increase their reach and sell to customers across the UK and beyond. The investment, which also includes commitm

Commercial decorating contractor Bell Group has completed a management buy-out with the support of a seven-figure loan from HSBC UK.

Tom Dorner, investment director, European equities at Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), discusses what Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations mean for income investors looking for a sustainable premium dividend yield. There is little doubt that ESG considerations are increasing

Two of the best-known legal names in the north-east have joined forces to launch a new law practice – and say they are already seeing interest from locals interested in the new offering. Esson & Aberdein will be led by Joni Esson, who spent more than 10 years at Stronachs, and Rob Aberdein

Dandara Living has secured a £60 million Green Revolving Credit Facility from HSBC UK allowing the firm to build 342 Built to Rent (BtR) apartments in Glasgow's West End.

Edinburgh-based online tyre price comparison and booking platform TyreRunner.com, has announced 800% year on year growth and plans to double its headcount for further UK expansion. Launched in 2019, TyreRunner.com has quickly gained traction as more consumers than ever choose to shop online. While o

GIGGED.AI, a Glasgow-based technology start-up, has been awarded an Innovate UK grant to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) that simplifies how companies can source and on-board top on-demand UK talent. The firm is investing further in the development of its talent platform that aims to take on lar

Nomadic, the global immigration technology company, is revolutionising short-term immigration and visa compliance – with an Aberdeen businessman playing a pivotal role in the start-up’s growth strategy. Nomadic’s next-generation application is transformational for business travelle

An £8.7 million five-year research collaboration led by the University of Edinburgh and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK (FDB) that will develop more cost-effective ways to make modern antibody-based medicines has been announced.

The UK new car market recorded its first ‘growth’ since August 2020, with 29,280 more units registered during March compared to the same month last year, according to figures published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Collaboration and sustainability will be recognised at this year’s Business Women Scotland Business Awards. The key themes at the prestigious annual awards are watch words reflecting the changing ways we have been doing business since the start of the pandemic.

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) has announced £180,000 of investment provided by Big Issue Invest (BII), to support vulnerable people across Scotland with advice, training and volunteering opportunities. The social investment arm of The Big Issue will be providing support to ADS, a Scottish chari

Lawyers in Pakistan have condemned waiters for stealing their uniform – a black suit with a white shirt and black tie.

Noting that the Scottish Government’s road map to recovery means it can re-open its office on Monday 26 April, chartered accountants Wylie & Bisset has unveiled its own road map to the adoption of new hybrid working practices. Donald McKinnon, managing partner, said: “The last year h

Stonehaven-based firm Buchanan & Associates Financial Planning has been acquired by Independent Wealth Planners (IWP) for an undisclosed sum. Buchanan & Associates Financial Planning will continue to trade under its own name and from the same premises on David Street.