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Scottish retail faces April sales slump amid early Easter and weather woes

Published 6 months ago

Scottish retail sales experienced a notable dip, reflecting a 4.0% year-on-year decrease compared to April 2023 figures, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG.

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Accountant marks 30 years in business with book to help SMEs succeed

Published 6 months ago

Marking three decades in the world of business, growth strategist and Chartered Accountant Craig Alexander Rattray unveils his latest endeavour, a book tailored to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success.

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Saffery announces Edinburgh team promotions and office relocation

Published 6 months ago

Following a round of promotions, acounting, audit, and tax advisory firm Saffery has signed a lease to move its Edinburgh team to new premises at 9 Haymarket Square later this year.

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ICAS sustainability summit brings together regulatory experts and business leaders

Published 6 months ago

Scotland’s finance professionals and businesspeople gathered at ICAS’ second Sustainability Summit to discuss ever-increasing sustainability and ESG reporting requirements.

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Scotland’s onshore GDP contracts 0.3% in February

Published 6 months ago

Following 0.6% growth in January, Scotland’s economy experienced a slight setback in February 2024, with onshore GDP contracting by 0.3%, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician.

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Convenience store group sold out of administration to SPAR Scotland

Published 6 months ago

In a deal facilitated by FRP Advisory, Scottish convenience store chain Eddy’s Food Station has been acquired by SPAR Scotland’s wholesaler, CJ Lang & Son Ltd, for an undisclosed sum.

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Acrisure furthers Scotland strategy with WH&R McCartney acquisition

Published 6 months ago

Acrisure, a global fintech, has acquired Scottish insurance broker WH&R McCartney.

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Scottish economic outlook looks set for weaker growth momentum

Published 6 months ago

Scotland is poised for a gradual economic recovery with steady growth predicted over the medium term, according to KPMG UK’s inaugural Scottish Economic Outlook report.

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UK fintech challenge to pioneers data-driven solutions for later life planning

Published 6 months ago

In a bid to spearhead innovation in the financial technology sector, FinTech Scotland and Smart Data Foundry have joined forces to introduce an industry-wide UK fintech innovation challenge.

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SpaceandPeople back to profit following Covid challenges

Published 6 months ago

Glasgow-headquartered SpaceandPeople has reported revenue of £5.8 million, a 24% increase, and a return to profitability after navigating choppy waters over the past three years.

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Waverton Wealth wins Regional Wealth Manager of the Year at COLWMA 2024

Published 6 months ago

Edinburgh-based Waverton Wealth has been awarded Regional Wealth Manager of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland at the 2024 City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA).

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JBS Group upbeat with £7m contract portfolio and 40% growth projection

Published 6 months ago

Peterhead-based engineering solutions firm JBS Group has announced strong growth expectations as it executes a diverse portfolio of contracts valued at over £7 million for the latter half of this year.

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RBS provides £25 million funding injection to Maryhill Housing

Published 6 months ago

Maryhill Housing Association (MHA) has received a funding boost from Royal Bank of Scotland totalling almost £25 million to improve and maintain its current homes, whilst making progress towards net zero goals.

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Glasgow’s oldest bowls manufacturer secures Virgin Money funding for global expansion

Published 6 months ago

Thomas Taylor Bowls has secured a Virgin Money funding package backed by government department UK Export Finance (UKEF) to help the family business continue its international growth.

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March sees 11% increase in company insolvencies in Scotland

Published 6 months ago

Company insolvencies in Scotland have gone up 11% year-on-year, as 115 company insolvencies registered were registered during March 2024.

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