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RSM UK has appointed Lisa Macpherson-Fletcher as tax partner in the private client advisory team. Based in the firm's Edinburgh office, Ms Macpherson-Fletcher is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over 20 years’ experience advising clients from a range of industries and sectors in succession and est

Ross Stupart, RSM’s head of tax in Scotland, considers the Scottish Government's recently-published tax strategy. One of the main criticisms businesses have aimed at the Scottish Government’s approach to tax so far has been the lack of alignment with wider economic policy.

Mild weather and the October half term has seen Scotland’s hotels buck the seasonal trend, maintaining strong levels of occupancy and gross operating profits, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of Sc

As Scotland anticipates the Budget announcement and a new government tax strategy on 4 December, Ross Stupart outlines what could help businesses to thrive north of the border. The Scottish Budget represents an opportunity to give Scotland’s businesses greater transparency on the government&rs

Scotland’s hotel sector has outperformed the wider UK hotel industry in September, continuing the positive trend seen throughout 2024, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of Scottish hotels was up fro

Scotland’s luxury and mid market hotels have experienced a boost, as consumers are trading up their choice of hotels and demand for budget hotels falls amidst easing cost-of-living pressures, according to RSM. The RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes, uses data compiled and produced by H

RSM’s UK and US arms have announced they are conducting merger talks, which are now at an advanced stage, subject to definitive agreements and customary legal, regulatory and other approvals. The firms' new structure would establish a partner-owned organisation spanning locations across the UK

Scotland's hotels have seen a surge in occupancy, room rates, and profits this August, exceeding the rest of the UK, according to RSM.

Gareth Harris and Paul Dounis of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP have been appointed joint administrators of Glenevin Limited and its subsidiary GCL Hire Limited. The Livingston-based engineering firm, founded in 2013, specialised in multi-utility infrastructure and was involved in the c

Almost a third of UK middle market businesses don’t yet have a sustainability plan or strategy in place – highlighting a worrying lack of formal commitment despite the new government’s pledge to deliver clean energy with the establishment of GB Energy in Aberdeen, according to RSM

Scotland’s hotel industry enjoyed another strong month in July as better weather and summer holidays boosted occupancy and profitability, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows occupancy of Scottish hotels rose fr

Scottish hotels outperformed the rest of the UK in June, with occupancy and profits exceeding the national average, according to RSM UK. The success was driven by Taylor Swift's Eras tour, alongside improving consumer confidence.

The hottest May on record, albeit wet, saw profits of Scottish hotels overtake the rest of the UK, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.

Pippa Samphier discusses the need for tax reform as the Scottish Government reconsiders its progressive taxation policy and Labour proposes significant tax increases. Ahead of next week’s general election, there is a level of uncertainty amongst Scottish businesses, especially when it comes to

Successful Davis Cup captain, and former coach to Andy Murray, Leon Smith, believes sport has sometimes been slow to look outwardly for ways to innovate – and can learn lessons from the world of business.  Smith was speaking at a special tennis clinic event in Edinburgh, hosted by RSM UK