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A senior banker who stole almost £18,000 from the accounts of an elderly, dementia-stricken customer has been imprisoned for 13 months. Stephen Barr, 38, of Aberdeen, deliberately targeted the 81-year-old widower because he knew he was vulnerable and confused.

Business confidence in Scotland rose 13 points during August to 64%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 21 points at 66%. When taken alongside their optimism in the econ

A Scottish links golf course is using sustainability as a driver for growth as it prepares to open a new energy-efficient clubhouse, thanks to a £5 million funding package from Bank of Scotland.

Marking World Entrepreneurs' Day, Martyn Kendrick highlights the entrepreneurial spirit in Scotland, discussing the importance of institutional support for new businesses and Bank of Scotland's role in fostering entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of Scotland. We have a ric

Business confidence in Scotland rose eight points during July to 51%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up one point at 45%. When taken alongside their optimism in the eco

Lloyds Banking Group has announced it is shutting down 60 more branches, with 15 of them being Bank of Scotland outlets. This is part of a larger plan to close 190 branches this year and 47 more in 2025. The bank attributes this to the increasing popularity of digital banking, stating that usage of

Business confidence in Scotland fell 14 points during June to 43%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 16 points at 44%. When taken alongside their optimism in the econo

A financial model implemented by Lar Housing Trust is a proven blueprint to help tackle Scotland's current housing crisis, the charity has said. Launched in autumn 2015, Lar uses loan-based finance rather than traditional grant funding to provide affordable housing developments. The Scotland-wide or

Business confidence in Scotland was the joint highest of any UK nation or region in May, according to the Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.

St Andrews has been crowned the most expensive coastal town in Scotland to buy a home, according to the Bank of Scotland. Known for its prestigious university and world-renowned golf courses, the average property price in St Andrews has risen slightly from 2022 to £423,419, pushing North Berwi

Business confidence in Scotland rose one point during April to 42%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.

Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group has reported a pre-tax profit of £1.6 billion for the first quarter of 2024, marking a 28% decrease from the same period last year when it reported £2.3bn in profits. This decline follows the banking giant's record-breaking annual pre-tax profi

Glasgow-based housebuilder Briar Homes is looking to develop an initial pipeline of 310 new highly efficient homes (including 66 affordable properties) after securing an initial £7.3 million funding package from Bank of Scotland and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP).

Business confidence in Scotland fell significantly in March, according to Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. The bank's latest Business Barometer showed the overall confidence level dropped 15 points to 41%, with companies reporting lower optimism in their own business prospects, down 10 poin

Business confidence in Scotland rose 11 points during January to 42%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.