Insight
Euan Clark: Daunting outlook for Scottish building industry
Published 7 months ago
Insight: Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Susan Nightingale: How Scotland’s innovation clusters have boosted smaller business equity deals
Published 7 months ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the state of equity investment and borrowing conditions for small businesses in Scotland, highlighting their resilience despite economic challenges and a perceived lack of access to finance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Anthony Harrison: FCA renews focus on market integrity
Published 7 months ago
The latest enforcement actions and supervisory publications by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicate the regulator’s renewed interest in market integrity and its expectations on regulated firms to assist it through clear dialogue and reporting, writes Anthony Harrison.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Bruce Cartwright: ICAS outlines key tax priorities for Autumn Budget
Published 7 months ago
Bruce Cartwright calls for transparency and a long-term focus in the upcoming Autumn Budget, emphasising the need for open communication about economic challenges and the impact of potential tax measures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
William Anderson: VAT and private schools – next steps to manage the changes
Published 7 months ago
Private and independent schools should be doing their homework now on the updated guidance published by HMRC on the VAT changes for private and independent schools, writes William Anderson.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mark Brown: Balancing taxation and transition in the Autumn Budget
Published 7 months ago
As we approach the Autumn Budget, the energy sector faces significant challenges, and the stakes for the North Sea industry have never been higher, writes Mark Brown.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jennifer Andrew: Dealing with concurrent insolvency processes in different jurisdictions
Published 7 months ago
Jennifer Andrew discusses the handling of concurrent insolvency processes in different jurisdictions following a recent Scottish case ruling.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ken Gibb: Localising Local Housing Systems Analysis in Govan
Published 7 months ago
Insight: UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence director Ken Gibb shares insights on Local Housing Systems Analysis, its impact on Govan, and how it’s driving regeneration in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Michael Ross: Collaboration is key to delivering decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure
Published 7 months ago
Insight: Michael Ross, CEO of hub South West Scotland, discusses the need to collaborate if we can deliver the decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Glyn Edwards: Taxing temptations – three tasty ways to fill the UK’s pot
Published 8 months ago
With budget pressures rising, could the Chancellor sweeten the deal by adding VAT to some guilty pleasures? From cakes to caviar, here are three tempting tax ideas that could bring in revenue – without leaving too much of a bitter aftertaste. MHA VAT director Glyn Edwards, with a pinch of dry wit, gives us food for thought.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dougie Herd: Reflecting on the Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit
Published 8 months ago
Insight: Campion Homes joint managing director Dougie Herd believes last month’s Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit will result in a step forward for accessible homes in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul Hilton: Where have all the bungalows gone?
Published 8 months ago
Insight: ESPC CEO, Paul Hilton, discusses the rising popularity of this traditional property and asks why more aren’t available to satisfy growing buyer demand.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Lister: Auditors tighten scrutiny amid corporate failures
Published 8 months ago
In the UK, there has been a dynamic shift in the relationship between auditors and clients who are preparing annual accounts or readying a business for fundraising or potential exit, writes David Lister.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Michael Upton: Capital gains tax – date of disposal and conditional contracts
Published 8 months ago
Among holders of disposable high-value assets there are concerns that HMG’s Budget on 30 October may see a significant increase in the rate of capital gains tax. For those currently contemplating asset sales there is consequent interest in whether concluding contracts before 30 October could ensure that current rates apply, rather than any post-Budget increase, writes advocate Michael Upton FCI Arb.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
John McGuire: Why the right environment is key to greater use of green building materials
Published 8 months ago
John McGuire, partner at Thomas & Adamson, writes that while embodied carbon is a big focus for designers and occupiers in both commercial and residential property and construction, legislation as it stands means it is costly and slow to get innovative designs and materials signed off.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Euan Clark: Daunting outlook for Scottish building industry
Published 7 months ago
Insight: Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Susan Nightingale: How Scotland’s innovation clusters have boosted smaller business equity deals
Published 7 months ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the state of equity investment and borrowing conditions for small businesses in Scotland, highlighting their resilience despite economic challenges and a perceived lack of access to finance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Anthony Harrison: FCA renews focus on market integrity
Published 7 months ago
The latest enforcement actions and supervisory publications by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicate the regulator’s renewed interest in market integrity and its expectations on regulated firms to assist it through clear dialogue and reporting, writes Anthony Harrison.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Bruce Cartwright: ICAS outlines key tax priorities for Autumn Budget
Published 7 months ago
Bruce Cartwright calls for transparency and a long-term focus in the upcoming Autumn Budget, emphasising the need for open communication about economic challenges and the impact of potential tax measures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
William Anderson: VAT and private schools – next steps to manage the changes
Published 7 months ago
Private and independent schools should be doing their homework now on the updated guidance published by HMRC on the VAT changes for private and independent schools, writes William Anderson.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mark Brown: Balancing taxation and transition in the Autumn Budget
Published 7 months ago
As we approach the Autumn Budget, the energy sector faces significant challenges, and the stakes for the North Sea industry have never been higher, writes Mark Brown.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Jennifer Andrew: Dealing with concurrent insolvency processes in different jurisdictions
Published 7 months ago
Jennifer Andrew discusses the handling of concurrent insolvency processes in different jurisdictions following a recent Scottish case ruling.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ken Gibb: Localising Local Housing Systems Analysis in Govan
Published 7 months ago
Insight: UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence director Ken Gibb shares insights on Local Housing Systems Analysis, its impact on Govan, and how it’s driving regeneration in Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Michael Ross: Collaboration is key to delivering decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure
Published 7 months ago
Insight: Michael Ross, CEO of hub South West Scotland, discusses the need to collaborate if we can deliver the decarbonisation goals in public sector infrastructure.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Glyn Edwards: Taxing temptations – three tasty ways to fill the UK’s pot
Published 8 months ago
With budget pressures rising, could the Chancellor sweeten the deal by adding VAT to some guilty pleasures? From cakes to caviar, here are three tempting tax ideas that could bring in revenue – without leaving too much of a bitter aftertaste. MHA VAT director Glyn Edwards, with a pinch of dry wit, gives us food for thought.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Dougie Herd: Reflecting on the Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit
Published 8 months ago
Insight: Campion Homes joint managing director Dougie Herd believes last month’s Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit will result in a step forward for accessible homes in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Paul Hilton: Where have all the bungalows gone?
Published 8 months ago
Insight: ESPC CEO, Paul Hilton, discusses the rising popularity of this traditional property and asks why more aren’t available to satisfy growing buyer demand.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
David Lister: Auditors tighten scrutiny amid corporate failures
Published 8 months ago
In the UK, there has been a dynamic shift in the relationship between auditors and clients who are preparing annual accounts or readying a business for fundraising or potential exit, writes David Lister.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Michael Upton: Capital gains tax – date of disposal and conditional contracts
Published 8 months ago
Among holders of disposable high-value assets there are concerns that HMG’s Budget on 30 October may see a significant increase in the rate of capital gains tax. For those currently contemplating asset sales there is consequent interest in whether concluding contracts before 30 October could ensure that current rates apply, rather than any post-Budget increase, writes advocate Michael Upton FCI Arb.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
John McGuire: Why the right environment is key to greater use of green building materials
Published 8 months ago
John McGuire, partner at Thomas & Adamson, writes that while embodied carbon is a big focus for designers and occupiers in both commercial and residential property and construction, legislation as it stands means it is costly and slow to get innovative designs and materials signed off.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →