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Despite the extension of the Job Retention Scheme, the majority of businesses in Scotland remain apprehensive' about the economic outlook, according to Addleshaw Goddard's Scottish Business Monitor.

Black heritage business leaders have shared their personal stories of challenge and triumph in a KPMG UK event aimed at inspiring Scotland’s future business leaders. Despite ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, KPMG’s African & Caribbean Network in Scotland pushed ahead with their second a

Edinburgh-based Vert Technologies is embarking on an equity funding process to raise £3 million to accelerate the development of its technology in new markets, as it moves towards volume production. The firm is a manufacturer of a revolutionary conical rotary compressor (CRC) that is full

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement yesterday that it will be mandatory by 2025 for large parts of the UK economy to disclose risks that climate change may cause to their operations. ACCA believes that clear and consisten

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has published its new long-term vision for the salmon sector with a strong focus on green jobs and sustainable operations.  A Better Future For Us All, which encapsulates all aspects of farming life, features key environmental pledges. These inc

Persimmon said yesterday it is currently on course to deliver a “good result” for 2020 with the recent tightening of COVID-19 restrictions across England and Scotland having a “relatively limited impact” on its operations.

An independent report on the state of Aberdeen’s economy published today has outlined the city's COVID-19 recovery plan.

A set of 2,400 vintage images from NASA are due to go up for auction at Christie's auction house in London.

Bill Michael, chairman and senior partner of KPMG UK, has told partners that the firm's board has decided to sell its UK restructuring arm because conflicts of interest and increased regulatory scrutiny are preventing it from securing new work. Yesterday, Mr Michael told the board that concerns

Fraser Campbell, UK head of accounts and business advisory services with accountancy firm Azets, is warning that the recent decision by the government to cancel the Job Retention Bonus could finally force the closure of many thousands of companies that retained employees emerging out of furloug

Glasgow-based MCC Accountants is urging MSP's to revisit plans to scrap the tax on flights in a bid to revive the tourism and hospitality sectors in the wake of COVID-19.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced its acquisition of the business of J Gibson Associates Ltd. in Edinburgh. The move comes as founder Jeff Gibson prepares to step down from the business, handing over to WJM which will continue to provide legal services to the firm’s client bas

Motive Offshore Group, a specialist in marine equipment fabrication and rental, has appointed Declan Slattery as its new chief financial officer. Launched in 2010 by James Gregg and Dave Acton, Motive Offshore Group is headquartered in Boyndie, Banff, with additional offices in Aberdeen, Houston, No

Scottish firm SICCAR, previously Wallet Services, has received an investment of £1.3 million led by venture capital firm Par Equity. The investment will strengthen its product development and customer teams as the company builds on its success in two industry sectors. The company will exp

Bryan Shaw considers some of the more common pain points in syndicated deals and shares some suggested strategies to resolve any roadblocks. In the early months of 2020 and during Covid lockdown, access to capital for early-stage and scaling businesses became more difficult as investors’ risk