Scots households can expect finances to improve but business activity continues to contract
6 February 2024
Finance
Greenock bathroom retailer ceases trading after two decades
6 February 2024
Slow start for 2024 as Scottish retail sales are stunted by storms
6 February 2024
Scottish drone business flies high with support from Business Gateway
6 February 2024
Scottish SMEs receive £1m support to explore additive manufacturing
5 February 2024
Changes to HNWI definitions bring unintended consequences for women investors and founders
5 February 2024
Scottish retail weathers January storms and economic chill
2 February 2024
Scotland’s GDP contracts slightly in November
1 February 2024
FinTech Scotland deepens collaboration with global financial firms for inaugural innovation challenge
1 February 2024
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1 February 2024
Bank of England maintains 5.25% rate, pending inflation clarity
The Bank of England has decided to maintain interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive meeting, emphasising the need for “more evidence” that inflation is on a sustained downward trajectory before considering rate cuts.
1 February 2024
Grant Thornton reports £363 million in deals for 2023
Grant Thornton UK’s Scotland corporate finance team has reported a successful 2023, overcoming challenging market conditions.
1 February 2024
Aegon UK completes Nationwide financial planning service integration
Edinburgh-headquartered Aegon UK has completed the transfer of Nationwide Building Society’s financial planning service into the business.
31 January 2024
Not-for-profit Locavore CIC enters administration as expansion plans unravel
Glasgow-based Locavore Community Interest Company has entered administration on 30 January 2024, with Blair Nimmo and Geoff Jacobs of Interpath Advisory appointed as joint administrators.
31 January 2024
Accounts Commission: Orkney Islands Council must bridge £27m funding gap
Orkney Islands Council has been told it must shift its focus to ensuring its services remain financially sustainable, as it faces a significant funding gap of £27 million over the next four years.
