Insight
Susan Nightingale: Scotland’s universities punch above their weight for spinouts
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s higher education institutions have a richly deserved reputation as being global leaders in research, writes Susan Nightingale.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
John Boyle: Record number of Scottish homebuyers pay LBTT as tax bands remain unchanged
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s Land & Buildings Transaction Tax hits record high as more homes cross tax threshold, writes property expert Dr John Boyle.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Paul Agnell: Star manager down – what happens when a fund manager leaves or retires?
Published 5 months ago
Paul Angell, head of investment research at AJ Bell, looks at what happens when a prominent fund manager leaves or retires and the questions investors might ask themselves when deciding what to do.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Fleming: The need for more women angel investors
Published 5 months ago
Gillian Fleming explores the transformative potential of increasing women’s participation in angel investing.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Petrie: Will you be caught by HMRC trying to bridge a £40 billion tax gap?
Published 5 months ago
Tax expert Stuart Petrie discusses the heightened scrutiny and increased enforcement efforts by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), emphasising the importance of taking any enquiries seriously, the methods used for tax recovery, and the benefits of voluntary disclosures to mitigate penalties and liabilities.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: Age need only be a number when it comes to starting a business
Published 5 months ago
Entrepreneurship in Scotland is gaining traction among both young and older generations, writes Susan Nightingale, highlighting the support available and the diverse success stories within the start-up ecosystem.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Martin McKay: People, Place and Jobs: Reflecting on a decade of regeneration and growth since the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Published 5 months ago
Insight: Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, looks back over 10 years of regeneration since the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jen Paice: Impact of the new Pension Schemes Bill
Published 5 months ago
It’s no surprise that the King’s Speech has sparked plenty of headlines, providing the first official opportunity for the new government to set out its plans for the future with key legislation and proposals, writes Jen Paice.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Caroline Colliston: Scottish Visitor Levy – navigating new tourism tax terrain
Published 5 months ago
Overnight accommodation providers should be aware of the administrative challenges posed by the soon to be implemented Scottish Visitor Levy, writes Caroline Colliston.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Euan Cluness: New security fit for business
Published 5 months ago
Many would acknowledge that Scots law in relation to security over moveables has been behind the curve for some considerable time and that businesses based in or conducting business in Scotland have been disadvantaged as a result, writes Euan Cluness.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Jo Armstrong: Importance of CFOs in Scotland’s public sector
Published 5 months ago
As Scotland’s councils are increasingly faced with tough budget decisions, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is critical in ensuring financial sustainability and stability in local government, writes Jo Armstrong – chair of Audit Scotland’s Accounts Commission.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Zander Muego: Why a more considered approach is key to decarbonising UK housing
Published 6 months ago
Zander Muego discusses the complexities of decarbonising the UK’s existing housing stock, particularly social housing, in the pursuit of net zero targets while addressing fuel poverty and ensuring wider community benefits.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Paul Hilton: Can the new Labour government help fix Scotland’s housing emergency?
Published 6 months ago
CEO of Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton, shares his thoughts on how the new UK government could help to bring about much-needed change in Scotland’s housing.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Caitlin Armstrong: What can B2B businesses in Scotland learn from the fashion industry?
Published 6 months ago
Caitlin Armstrong takes a look at what B2B businesses can learn from the fashion industry.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kirsty Gallacher: Short-term lets reform not radical enough
Published 6 months ago
The Scottish government is seeking to address some of the overly restrictive aspects of the short-term let licensing rules, but the measures may not be enough to tackle “unnecessary” regulation and financial burdens faced by the Scottish tourism industry, writes Kirsty Gallacher.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Susan Nightingale: Scotland’s universities punch above their weight for spinouts
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s higher education institutions have a richly deserved reputation as being global leaders in research, writes Susan Nightingale.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
John Boyle: Record number of Scottish homebuyers pay LBTT as tax bands remain unchanged
Published 5 months ago
Scotland’s Land & Buildings Transaction Tax hits record high as more homes cross tax threshold, writes property expert Dr John Boyle.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Paul Agnell: Star manager down – what happens when a fund manager leaves or retires?
Published 5 months ago
Paul Angell, head of investment research at AJ Bell, looks at what happens when a prominent fund manager leaves or retires and the questions investors might ask themselves when deciding what to do.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Gillian Fleming: The need for more women angel investors
Published 5 months ago
Gillian Fleming explores the transformative potential of increasing women’s participation in angel investing.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Petrie: Will you be caught by HMRC trying to bridge a £40 billion tax gap?
Published 5 months ago
Tax expert Stuart Petrie discusses the heightened scrutiny and increased enforcement efforts by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), emphasising the importance of taking any enquiries seriously, the methods used for tax recovery, and the benefits of voluntary disclosures to mitigate penalties and liabilities.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: Age need only be a number when it comes to starting a business
Published 5 months ago
Entrepreneurship in Scotland is gaining traction among both young and older generations, writes Susan Nightingale, highlighting the support available and the diverse success stories within the start-up ecosystem.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Martin McKay: People, Place and Jobs: Reflecting on a decade of regeneration and growth since the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Published 5 months ago
Insight: Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, looks back over 10 years of regeneration since the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jen Paice: Impact of the new Pension Schemes Bill
Published 5 months ago
It’s no surprise that the King’s Speech has sparked plenty of headlines, providing the first official opportunity for the new government to set out its plans for the future with key legislation and proposals, writes Jen Paice.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Caroline Colliston: Scottish Visitor Levy – navigating new tourism tax terrain
Published 5 months ago
Overnight accommodation providers should be aware of the administrative challenges posed by the soon to be implemented Scottish Visitor Levy, writes Caroline Colliston.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Euan Cluness: New security fit for business
Published 5 months ago
Many would acknowledge that Scots law in relation to security over moveables has been behind the curve for some considerable time and that businesses based in or conducting business in Scotland have been disadvantaged as a result, writes Euan Cluness.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Jo Armstrong: Importance of CFOs in Scotland’s public sector
Published 5 months ago
As Scotland’s councils are increasingly faced with tough budget decisions, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is critical in ensuring financial sustainability and stability in local government, writes Jo Armstrong – chair of Audit Scotland’s Accounts Commission.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Zander Muego: Why a more considered approach is key to decarbonising UK housing
Published 6 months ago
Zander Muego discusses the complexities of decarbonising the UK’s existing housing stock, particularly social housing, in the pursuit of net zero targets while addressing fuel poverty and ensuring wider community benefits.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Paul Hilton: Can the new Labour government help fix Scotland’s housing emergency?
Published 6 months ago
CEO of Scottish property portal ESPC, Paul Hilton, shares his thoughts on how the new UK government could help to bring about much-needed change in Scotland’s housing.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Caitlin Armstrong: What can B2B businesses in Scotland learn from the fashion industry?
Published 6 months ago
Caitlin Armstrong takes a look at what B2B businesses can learn from the fashion industry.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Kirsty Gallacher: Short-term lets reform not radical enough
Published 6 months ago
The Scottish government is seeking to address some of the overly restrictive aspects of the short-term let licensing rules, but the measures may not be enough to tackle “unnecessary” regulation and financial burdens faced by the Scottish tourism industry, writes Kirsty Gallacher.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →