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The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of the year, a slowdown from the 0.7% growth recorded in the first three months. The official figures, confirmed by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), come as firms reportedly front-loaded spending earlier in the year to pre-empt potentia

Deloitte's UK business has reported its first annual revenue decline in 15 years, driven by a slump in its consulting arm. Despite the drop in income, average partner payouts rose to over £1 million as the Big Four firm implemented significant cost-cutting measures.

AG Barr, the maker of IRN-BRU and Rubicon, has reported a strong first half, with adjusted pre-tax profits surging by 20.1% to £35.2 million for the 26 weeks ending 26 July 2025. The beverage company saw revenue rise 3.1% to £228.1m and has reconfirmed its profit expectations for the ful

As The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the centre is closing in on generating £1 billion worth of economic impact for Scotland. The EICC began trading in September 1995, with Queen Elizabeth II formally opening the venue the following year in J

Puma Property Finance has provided £58 million development finance to MRP for its 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Glasgow city centre. 

Henderson Loggie has secured significant new public sector wins in health and education, providing internal audit and consulting services. The firm has been appointed to the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework Agreement for Audit Services for Health, to provide both internal audit services

Business confidence in Scotland plummeted by 20 points in September, falling to a headline figure of 39%, according to the Bank of Scotland. In the bank's latest Business Barometer, companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 20 points at 45%.

A hoard of Tudor coins, discovered by a couple while weeding their garden in Hampshire, is expected to fetch at least £230,000 at auction.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been accused of a "cover-up" regarding its staff's unauthorised use of artificial intelligence to reject research and development (R&D) tax credit claims. The controversy follows a legal defeat in August, where a tax tribunal ordered HMRC to disclose whether i

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) last week reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands as a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) creating a formal framework for co-operation and responsibiliti

Family-run renewables firm Ri Cruden is unveiling a modernised workshop that will boost efficiency, support apprentices, and cut carbon emissions - thanks to support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).  Ri Cruden, established 20 years ago by Ian Cruden and now led by brothers Rory and

First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will be attending Scotland’s Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Lord Mayor of London. They will join other high-profile attendees – including the Governor of the Ba

Edinburgh-headquartered CBS Consulting is marking its 20th anniversary this week by rebranding to CBS Change Partners. The new name is designed to better reflect the company’s collaborative business model and a significant increase in demand for its services.

Legal academics from University of Aberdeen have published a briefing exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by digital assets within Scots law.

Artfarm Ltd, the UK operator of Braemar’s Fife Arms Hotel, saw its losses nearly double to £11.4 million last year, according to new accounts filed at Companies House. The figure is a significant increase from the £6.6m loss recorded in the previous year.