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Scottish Government launches new Social Enterprise Action Plan

Published 4 months ago

The new Social Enterprise Action Plan 2024-2026 has been launched by the Scottish Government setting out a bold vision to strengthen Scotland’s social enterprise ecosystem and foster innovation, inclusivity and sustainability.

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Dundee businesswoman overcomes adversity to build wealth management firm

Published 4 months ago

Milne Wealth Management founder Elaine Milne has spoken of her difficult journey from a housing scheme in Dundee to running a wealth management firm with hundreds of clients across the country.

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MHA pledges net zero by 2030 in new sustainability report

Published 4 months ago

Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA, which has offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has outlined its strategy to become net zero by 2030 as part of a wide range of commitments in its Sustainability ESG Report 2024.

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Quarter of lenders rejecting homes with spray foam insulation, study finds

Published 4 months ago

A quarter of the UK’s biggest mortgage providers will not lend against homes with spray foam insulation, new research has suggested.

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Former Royal Mail CFO receives honorary doctorate from UWS

Published 4 months ago

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Angela Noon OBE, group chief financial officer of Spectris PLC, during its winter graduation ceremony at Paisley Abbey on 15 November.

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The King’s Trust expands Business Advance programme to Scotland

Published 4 months ago

Youth charity The King’s Trust has today announced the Scotland roll-out of Business Advance, a programme designed and developed in partnership with LDC, to help young entrepreneurs sustain and grow their businesses through the first three years of trading.

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Employees take ownership of EPM Solutions and appoint new MD

Published 4 months ago

EPM Solutions, an expert in engineering asset management, has announced its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

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Reward Funding surpasses £300m loan book milestone

Published 4 months ago

Alternative finance lender Reward Funding, which has also offices in Dunfermline, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a £300 million loan book for the first time in its history.

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Scottish Friendly: Parents’ good saving habits shrink as their child grows

Published 4 months ago

New research has revealed that 44% of people with at least one child under six years old have increased their saving in the past two years.

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Capital Credit Union reaches £1m green loans milestone

Published 4 months ago

Capital Credit Union (CCU) is celebrating a significant milestone, having facilitated over £1 million in green loans to support eco-friendly home upgrades for Scottish households.

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ICAS: Mansion House sustainable finance reforms should go further

Published 4 months ago

ICAS has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House reforms, which include a consultation next year on UK Sustainability Reporting Standards for large companies, need to go further.

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Glasgow Credit Union provides £2.4m investment to Homes for Good

Published 4 months ago

Social enterprise lettings agency Homes for Good and Glasgow Credit Union have entered a partnership aimed at providing sustainable, high-quality housing for low-income individuals and families in Glasgow and neighbouring areas.

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Investing Women Angels launches W2W to boost female angel investment in Scotland

Published 4 months ago

Scotland’s first all-female business angel syndicate, Investing Women Angels (IWA), and its sister organisation AccelerateHER have launched a new initiative designed to attract more businesswomen into angel investing – an imperative in addressing the equity gap between male and female-led companies.

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Wbg: Scottish businesses face ‘avalanche of costs’ from NIC hike

Published 4 months ago

Wbg has warned that budget changes are setting the stage for a harsh blow to employers, with implications that could shake the foundations of many industries.

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Bitcoin breaks $80,000 barrier after US election

Published 4 months ago

Bitcoin has surged above $80,000 (c. £62,000) for the first time, following last week’s US election result.

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