Finance
Begbies Traynor administrators step in to seek buyer for Inveraray’s George Hotel
Published 2 months ago
Kenneth Craig and Kevin Mapstone of Begbies Traynor have been appointed joint administrators to Inveraray Inn Ltd, the company operating the historic George Hotel in Inveraray, after it was placed into administration by its directors.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Fraser of Allander: Uncertain start to 2025 for Scottish economy as employers brace for increased costs
Published 2 months ago
Economic and business conditions in early 2025 showed limited improvement, as firms across Scotland brace for upcoming cost pressures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bank of Scotland-owner trains 200 senior bankers to harness AI potential
Published 2 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it is strategically enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by training 200 senior leaders through an intensive 80-hour programme – “Leading with AI”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Potential share suspension looms for Wood Group after review uncovers ‘cultural failings’
Published 2 months ago
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group has announced it must restate financial results for its 2022 and 2023 financial years and the first half of 2024, following an independent review, which may lead to suspension of its shares from trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
58 jobs saved as Azets administrators secure sale of Bankhouse Care Home
Published 2 months ago
Administrators from Azets have finalised the sale of Bankhouse Care Home in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, to a Glasgow-based operator Bellerose Care Limited, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hampden Bank reports strong growth and expansion plans as chair Simon Miller retires
Published 2 months ago
Hampden Bank has announced strong growth in its 2024 annual results, alongside significant expansion plans and the retirement of its chair, Simon Miller.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Experts react to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Published 2 months ago
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement has drawn mixed responses from tax and business experts, highlighting both welcomed measures and lingering concerns.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK government plans ISA reform to boost long-term investment
Published 2 months ago
The UK government has confirmed it is looking to reform ISAs and potentially cut cash allowance, with a focus on balancing cash and equity investments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kelso Pharma secures £140m for expansion and appoints new director
Published 2 months ago
Kelso Pharma has secured over £140 million in acquisition funding and appointed Graeme Duncan, former ADVANZ PHARMA CEO, as a non-executive director.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen invests over £1m in local business growth
Published 2 months ago
Aberdeen City Council has allocated over £1 million in grants to bolster local businesses and organisations, aiming to stimulate community development
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish smaller businesses twice as likely to face barriers to finance as devolved nations peers
Published 2 months ago
Smaller businesses in Scotland are the most likely to say they struggle to access finance among the UK’s devolved nations, according to new research from the British Business Bank in conjunction with Business Gateway.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Employment confidence grows in Scotland as AI thrives and tax burdens remain
Published 2 months ago
New figures published by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland reveal that employment remains the top concern for Scottish business leaders, but confidence in skill levels is improving.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Community Wealth Building Bill published
Published 2 months ago
A bill designed to create jobs and drive economic growth across Scotland by promoting investment in communities has been published.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jobs and innovation boost as Tay Cities Region Deal reaches £150m midpoint
Published 2 months ago
More than half of the £300 million pledged at the start of the Tay Cities Region Deal (TCRD) has been successfully distributed to projects across the region.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish company insolvencies surge by 10% in February
Published 3 months ago
Scotland witnessed a 10% increase in company insolvencies in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with 103 businesses entering insolvency.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Begbies Traynor administrators step in to seek buyer for Inveraray’s George Hotel
Published 2 months ago
Kenneth Craig and Kevin Mapstone of Begbies Traynor have been appointed joint administrators to Inveraray Inn Ltd, the company operating the historic George Hotel in Inveraray, after it was placed into administration by its directors.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Fraser of Allander: Uncertain start to 2025 for Scottish economy as employers brace for increased costs
Published 2 months ago
Economic and business conditions in early 2025 showed limited improvement, as firms across Scotland brace for upcoming cost pressures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Bank of Scotland-owner trains 200 senior bankers to harness AI potential
Published 2 months ago
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it is strategically enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by training 200 senior leaders through an intensive 80-hour programme – “Leading with AI”.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Potential share suspension looms for Wood Group after review uncovers ‘cultural failings’
Published 2 months ago
Aberdeen-headquartered Wood Group has announced it must restate financial results for its 2022 and 2023 financial years and the first half of 2024, following an independent review, which may lead to suspension of its shares from trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
58 jobs saved as Azets administrators secure sale of Bankhouse Care Home
Published 2 months ago
Administrators from Azets have finalised the sale of Bankhouse Care Home in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, to a Glasgow-based operator Bellerose Care Limited, for an undisclosed sum.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hampden Bank reports strong growth and expansion plans as chair Simon Miller retires
Published 2 months ago
Hampden Bank has announced strong growth in its 2024 annual results, alongside significant expansion plans and the retirement of its chair, Simon Miller.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Experts react to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Published 2 months ago
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement has drawn mixed responses from tax and business experts, highlighting both welcomed measures and lingering concerns.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK government plans ISA reform to boost long-term investment
Published 2 months ago
The UK government has confirmed it is looking to reform ISAs and potentially cut cash allowance, with a focus on balancing cash and equity investments.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kelso Pharma secures £140m for expansion and appoints new director
Published 2 months ago
Kelso Pharma has secured over £140 million in acquisition funding and appointed Graeme Duncan, former ADVANZ PHARMA CEO, as a non-executive director.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Aberdeen invests over £1m in local business growth
Published 2 months ago
Aberdeen City Council has allocated over £1 million in grants to bolster local businesses and organisations, aiming to stimulate community development
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish smaller businesses twice as likely to face barriers to finance as devolved nations peers
Published 2 months ago
Smaller businesses in Scotland are the most likely to say they struggle to access finance among the UK’s devolved nations, according to new research from the British Business Bank in conjunction with Business Gateway.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Employment confidence grows in Scotland as AI thrives and tax burdens remain
Published 2 months ago
New figures published by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland reveal that employment remains the top concern for Scottish business leaders, but confidence in skill levels is improving.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Community Wealth Building Bill published
Published 2 months ago
A bill designed to create jobs and drive economic growth across Scotland by promoting investment in communities has been published.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jobs and innovation boost as Tay Cities Region Deal reaches £150m midpoint
Published 2 months ago
More than half of the £300 million pledged at the start of the Tay Cities Region Deal (TCRD) has been successfully distributed to projects across the region.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish company insolvencies surge by 10% in February
Published 3 months ago
Scotland witnessed a 10% increase in company insolvencies in February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, with 103 businesses entering insolvency.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →