Finance
GERS stats show higher public spending for Scotland
Published 8 months ago
The Scottish Government’s Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures have shown that people in Scotland benefit from £2,417 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK economy grows 0.6% in Q2
Published 8 months ago
The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, matching expectations and marking a continued recovery from last year’s recession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland businesses invited to event exploring Green Freeport benefits
Published 8 months ago
Law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell have announced an event exploring the transformative potential of Green Freeports for the Highland economy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie liquidator brought in to wind down Forfar care home
Published 8 months ago
Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Forfar care home Lochbank following its closure after its registration was cancelled by the Care Inspectorate.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Public sector fraud surges by 50 per cent
Published 8 months ago
Public sector fraud in Scotland has risen by almost 50 per cent according to Audit Scotland.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
EY: Scotland forecast revised upwards with GDP at highest since pandemic
Published 8 months ago
Scotland’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, suggesting fertile conditions for growth, but pace remains ‘anaemic’, according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Summer forecast.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Family-run Ford dealership expands to Dundee with £3m RBS investment
Published 8 months ago
A family-owned and operated Scottish car dealership group has expanded its operations with its new Dundee Ford Centre thanks to £3 million funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HIE fuels Inner Moray Firth growth with 650 Jobs and £407m turnover boost
Published 8 months ago
Figures compiled by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) show that businesses and communities supported by the agency across Inner Moray Firth during the last financial year are set to create or retain around 650 jobs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Scotland’s private sector growth continues with seventh consecutive month of expansion
Published 8 months ago
Scotland’s private sector showed solid growth in July, driven mainly by the service sector, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hampden & Co posts strong first half growth for 2024
Published 8 months ago
Edinburgh-headquartered private bank Hampden & Co has reported significant demand for personalised banking over the first half of 2024 as deposits, lending and client numbers all grew by double-digits.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Cumberland Building Society partners with NACFB to boost hospitality lending
Published 8 months ago
The Cumberland Building Society has joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a patron.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wood Group shares plummet after takeover talks fall apart
Published 8 months ago
Aberdeen company John Wood Group saw its share prices plummet as Dubai-based potential buyer Sidara abandoned a takeover deal.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Aberdeen accountancy firm secures four nominations at Accounting Excellence Awards
Published 8 months ago
Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Infinity Partnership has been shortlisted four times at the prestigious 2024 Accounting Excellence Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish golf tech firm raises £6.6 million to drive international expansion
Published 8 months ago
Edinburgh-based golf technology company, Shot Scope, has secured $8.5 million (c. £6.6m) in a Series B funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Angus Council’s new SME grant scheme is now live
Published 8 months ago
Angus Council has launched its small to medium enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
GERS stats show higher public spending for Scotland
Published 8 months ago
The Scottish Government’s Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures have shown that people in Scotland benefit from £2,417 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK economy grows 0.6% in Q2
Published 8 months ago
The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, matching expectations and marking a continued recovery from last year’s recession.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Highland businesses invited to event exploring Green Freeport benefits
Published 8 months ago
Law firms Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell have announced an event exploring the transformative potential of Green Freeports for the Highland economy.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Henderson Loggie liquidator brought in to wind down Forfar care home
Published 8 months ago
Shona Campbell of Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Forfar care home Lochbank following its closure after its registration was cancelled by the Care Inspectorate.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Public sector fraud surges by 50 per cent
Published 8 months ago
Public sector fraud in Scotland has risen by almost 50 per cent according to Audit Scotland.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
EY: Scotland forecast revised upwards with GDP at highest since pandemic
Published 8 months ago
Scotland’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, suggesting fertile conditions for growth, but pace remains ‘anaemic’, according to the latest EY ITEM Club Scottish Summer forecast.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Family-run Ford dealership expands to Dundee with £3m RBS investment
Published 8 months ago
A family-owned and operated Scottish car dealership group has expanded its operations with its new Dundee Ford Centre thanks to £3 million funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
HIE fuels Inner Moray Firth growth with 650 Jobs and £407m turnover boost
Published 8 months ago
Figures compiled by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) show that businesses and communities supported by the agency across Inner Moray Firth during the last financial year are set to create or retain around 650 jobs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Scotland’s private sector growth continues with seventh consecutive month of expansion
Published 8 months ago
Scotland’s private sector showed solid growth in July, driven mainly by the service sector, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Hampden & Co posts strong first half growth for 2024
Published 8 months ago
Edinburgh-headquartered private bank Hampden & Co has reported significant demand for personalised banking over the first half of 2024 as deposits, lending and client numbers all grew by double-digits.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Cumberland Building Society partners with NACFB to boost hospitality lending
Published 8 months ago
The Cumberland Building Society has joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a patron.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Wood Group shares plummet after takeover talks fall apart
Published 8 months ago
Aberdeen company John Wood Group saw its share prices plummet as Dubai-based potential buyer Sidara abandoned a takeover deal.
Read on www.scottishnews.com →
Aberdeen accountancy firm secures four nominations at Accounting Excellence Awards
Published 8 months ago
Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Infinity Partnership has been shortlisted four times at the prestigious 2024 Accounting Excellence Awards.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish golf tech firm raises £6.6 million to drive international expansion
Published 8 months ago
Edinburgh-based golf technology company, Shot Scope, has secured $8.5 million (c. £6.6m) in a Series B funding round.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Angus Council’s new SME grant scheme is now live
Published 8 months ago
Angus Council has launched its small to medium enterprise (SME) Start and Grow Business Grant Scheme.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →