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Three quarters (74%) of UK finance firms have reported an increase in cybercrime since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by the cyber and intelligence arm of BAE Systems. The report conducted by the UK's largest defence contractor found that more than 400 UK banks

Fiona McKerrell, partner in Shepherd and Wedderburn’s restructuring and business advisory team and a mental health first aider, discusses the importance of mental health. As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week, Shepherd and Wedderburn is launching a collaboration with leading wellbeing servi

Edinburgh-based technology startup Stellar Omada has reported revenue of £10.1 million and pre-tax profits of £1.4 m for the year to 31st December 2020. The firm has also appointed Royston Hoggarth as its first chair. He heads the board at a number of other UK tech companies including In

The Scottish Highlands is set to benefit from British staycationers in 2021, as new Barclays research reveals that the region was ranked as the seventh most popular holiday destination. Barclays is encouraging people to get to ‘Know Your Nation’ and explore the British Isles, with the ba

On a monthly basis, UK house prices in April were 1.4% higher than in March, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Foxlake Dundee, the water-based adventure park on the city’s waterfront, has unveiled a £30,000 expansion plan.

The Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum has published the third edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid which this year includes contributions from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for the first time.

A state senator in Ohio appeared in a Zoom meeting with a fake background while driving – on the same day a distracted driving bill was introduced. Andrew Brenner used a virtual home office background, but his seatbelt was still visible in his video feed.

Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (AABcf) has reported a busy and eventful start to the year as it published its quarterly Deals+ update for Q1 2021, highlighting selected M&A and fundraising transactions across Scotland.  AAB's report highlights selected M&A transact

John Bett, partner and head of dispute resolution and litigation at Lindsays, details why ignoring furlough mistakes could be costly for businesses. Mistakes happen in life and business. The important thing is that we act upon them - and try to make the error good - as soon as we realise.

Former game company boss David Hamilton and Dundee businessman Gavin Findlay have bought the Scottish Deer Centre in a multi-million-pound deal. The park, which fell into administration last year, had been closed since April 2020 and was facing an uncertain future. The park initially closed due to t

The board of Community Enterprise in Scotland (CEIS) has appointed Martin Avila as the group's new CEO, replacing the outgoing CEO Ian Mitchell. Mr Avila joins from his current position as director at the Kinning Park Complex and will be taking up his new position in early August. He brings a new vi

Dingwall-based firm WoodBlocX is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a £750,000 investment, which is expected to double production capabilities and create new jobs. WoodBlocX makes innovative kits for building raised beds and landscaping gardens. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) ha

Dundee-based cloud computing company iomart is targeting £200 million in revenue within the next five years as it announced a trading update yesterday. During a virtual Capital Markets Day event, executives at the firm explained how the business would expand its solutions, service, skills and

Responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS), has appointed Louisa Macdonell to its board of directors. Ms Macdonell is CEO of the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), the membership body for community-led enterprising organisations. She is also an entrepreneur-in-reside