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In Pictures: BDP channels industrial Glasgow for PwC office design

Published 2 weeks ago

BDP has completed the interior design of PwC’s new Glasgow office, creating a flexible, sustainable and locally inspired workplace that it said will set a new standard for professional environments in the city.

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CJ Lang & Son Ltd reports profits of £2.5m in ‘demanding year’

Published 2 weeks ago

Dundee-based SPAR wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a small rise in turnover to £255 million and a decline in operating profit to £2.5 million.

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Biotech firm Rhizocore Technologies raises £4.5m for North American expansion

Published 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh-headquartered Rhizocore Technologies, a biotechnology company which uses fungi to improve tree growth and survival rates, has secured £4.5 million in investment to scale its innovative approach to forestry and woodland restoration.

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Opinion: Why it’s time to reset and refresh tax in favour of business

Published 2 weeks ago

Johnston Carmichael’s Alex Docherty calls on Rachel Reeves to kickstart the economy by using her Budget to support businesses.

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Saffery welcomes 15 new team members

Published 2 weeks ago

Chartered accounting and business advisory firm Saffery is continuing its expansion in Edinburgh after appointing 15 new team members across its corporate tax, accounting and audit divisions.

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Insolvencies in Scotland continue to plateau

Published 2 weeks ago

A total of 115 company insolvencies were registered in Scotland in October this year, the same number as in October 2024, according to the latest UK Government Insolvency statistics. 

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Wood shareholders approve Sidara’s £216m acquisition offer

Published 2 weeks ago

Wood Group shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the recommended £216 million cash acquisition of the firm by Sidara.

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UK government to outlaw ticket touting in major resale crackdown

Published 2 weeks ago

The government is poised to outlaw the resale of tickets for profit, with measures to be announced this week targeting touts and major platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub.

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Fraudulent insurance claims continue to top £1bn

Published 2 weeks ago

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has stressed that the fight against fraud must continue as its annual detected fraud data reveals that £1.16 billion worth of fraudulent general insurance claims were identified in 2024 – a 2% increase on the £1.14bn detected the previous year.

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FSCS deposit protection to be increased to £120,000 from December

Published 2 weeks ago

From the start of December, UK bank customers will benefit from an increase to the maximum amount they would be reimbursed for if their bank were to fail.  

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SNIB invests £50m into Octopus Capital’s Affordable Housing Fund

Published 2 weeks ago

Asset manager Octopus Capital has raised an additional £100 million for its Affordable Housing Fund, with the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) providing £50m of the funding.

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ICAS appoints Katie Close as new director of tax

Published 2 weeks ago

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has appointed Katie Close CA as its new director of tax.

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Aberdeen: Six macro themes that will reshape investing in 2026

Published 2 weeks ago

Aberdeen, the specialist asset manager, has outlined six macro themes it believes will reshape investing in 2026 and beyond.

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Lanarkshire care home saved thanks to seven-figure funding from Unity Trust Bank

Published 2 weeks ago

A family-run company that acquires care homes in distress and turns them into viable businesses has bought Bankhouse Care Home in Lesmahagow following a £2.5 million refinance package from Unity Trust Bank.

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Azets puts seven SME solutions to Chancellor

Published 2 weeks ago

A wish-list of seven policies to boost hard-hit SMEs has been sent to the Chancellor by accountancy and business advisory firm Azets, which advises more than 80,000 SMEs.

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