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Hampden Bank reports strong growth and expansion plans as chair Simon Miller retires

Published 4 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.

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Experts react to Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Published 4 months ago

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement has drawn mixed responses from tax and business experts, highlighting both welcomed measures and lingering concerns.

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UK government plans ISA reform to boost long-term investment

Published 4 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.

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Kelso Pharma secures £140m for expansion and appoints new director

Published 4 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.

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Aberdeen invests over £1m in local business growth

Published 4 months ago

Aberdeen City Council has allocated over £1 million in grants to bolster local businesses and organisations, aiming to stimulate community development

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Scottish smaller businesses twice as likely to face barriers to finance as devolved nations peers

Published 4 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.

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Employment confidence grows in Scotland as AI thrives and tax burdens remain

Published 4 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.

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Community Wealth Building Bill published

Published 4 months ago

A bill designed to create jobs and drive economic growth across Scotland by promoting investment in communities has been published.

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Jobs and innovation boost as Tay Cities Region Deal reaches £150m midpoint

Published 4 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.

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Scottish company insolvencies surge by 10% in February

Published 5 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.

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UK equities see investor rebound amid global uncertainty

Published 5 months ago

Global investors have significantly increased their allocation to UK stocks, reaching the highest level since June 2021, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) latest Global Fund Manager Survey.

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Beeks Financial Cloud’s revenues surge amid Kraken deal

Published 5 months ago

Beeks Financial Cloud Group has announced a 22% increase in revenue, rising from £12.96 million to £15.79m for the six months ending 31 December 2024.

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Companies House launches registration of authorised corporate service providers

Published 5 months ago

Companies House has taken a step towards greater certainty about who is filing information on behalf of companies. 

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Citizens Advice Scotland project to help people with council tax debt

Published 5 months ago

People struggling with council tax arrears will have access to “enhanced advice” through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.

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Capital Credit Union’s loanbook and membership intake hits new record

Published 5 months ago

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has recorded its highest-ever monthly intake of new members in its 35-year history, thanks to formal partnerships with Scotland’s sporting community and the greener energy supply chain.

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