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EV charge point operator given further £10m boost from Scottish National Investment Bank

Published 5 months ago

The growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator FOR EV have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank.

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Euro 2024 boosts tech and food spending in Scotland

Published 5 months ago

Scottish football fans have revealed how they plan to get into the football spirit during Euro 2024, according to new KPMG research.

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RBS: Cost pressures ease slightly as Scottish economy expands

Published 5 months ago

Scotland’s private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index.

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Deadline nears for Scottish tech firms to enter Deloitte Fast 50 awards

Published 5 months ago

With just a little over two weeks left to apply to Deloitte’s 27th annual Technology Fast 50 awards, Scotland-based technology firms are being encouraged to apply.

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Edinburgh Airport flying high with £88m in profits

Published 5 months ago

Edinburgh Airport’s recovery from the pandemic has surpassed expectations, with operating profits soaring to nearly £145 million in 2023, a 77% increase from the previous year.

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MHA appointed liquidator for Moray machinery business

Published 5 months ago

Michael J M Reid of MHA in Aberdeen has been appointed liquidator for a Buckie-based machinery supply company.

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CBI chairman calls for joint effort to revive UK economy

Published 5 months ago

CBI chair Rupert Soames is set to use his first speech in Scotland to identify Scotland’s “pivotal” role in setting the UK’s economic trajectory and delivering the long-term sustainable growth the country needs to raise living standards and fund public services.

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Finders International acquired by Pelican Capital

Published 5 months ago

The UK’s largest professional probate research, data and technology firm, Finders International, has been acquired by Pelican Capital for an undisclosed sum.

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One hundred Scots students on track for financial services careers

Published 5 months ago

More than one hundred girls from Scottish schools, universities and colleges will take part in a financial services insight day at Edinburgh Napier University on Tuesday 11 June to explore the range of fulfilling careers available in the profession.

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HSBC: 63% of Scots stick to their spending budgets

Published 5 months ago

Nearly nine in ten (87%) 16-24 year olds have a savings account – more than any other age group, according to new data from HSBC UK.

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ACCA publishes five-point policy plan

Published 5 months ago

ACCA, the global accountancy body, has published its latest five-point policy plan.

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EQ Accountants to merge with Yates & Co

Published 5 months ago

As part of its growth plan with Sumer Group, Dundee-based accountancy group EQ Accountants has announced that it will merge with Grangemouth-based Yates & Co.

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Wood moves closer to £1.6bn takeover

Published 5 months ago

Shares in the Aberdeen-based Wood Group rose by more than 3% yesterday after the firm moved closer to a potential £1.6 billion take over.

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Scottish inward investment support boosted by £100,000 for business – academic collaborations

Published 5 months ago

The Inward Investment Catalyst Fund from Interface and the Scottish Government is aimed at attracting businesses outwith Scotland, through developing partnerships with universities, research institutes, colleges and innovation centres.

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SMEs urged to register business banking complaints ahead of closure of BBRS scheme

Published 5 months ago

Eligible SMEs with a business banking complaint have been urged to register their complaint ahead of the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) closing to new registrations at midnight on 13 December 2024.

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