Aegon calls for transparency on state pension financing amid NI debate

Published 8 months ago

Against the backdrop of a heated debate on the extent to which National Insurance (NI) funds state pensions, Edinburgh-based Aegon UK has highlighted two official UK government reports into the ‘National Insurance fund’.

Scottish company insolvencies up 9% in February 2024

Published 8 months ago

MPs to examine effectiveness of multi-billion regional investment deals for Scotland

Published 8 months ago

Members of Parliament on the Scottish Affairs Committee are set to conduct an in-depth examination of the progress of £6.2 billion worth of government-backed funding deals, designed to boost regional economic growth in Scotland.

Techscaler and FinTech Scotland join forces to accelerate sector growth

Published 8 months ago

Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s tech startup support programme, and FinTech Scotland, the cluster body driving Scotland’s fintech innovation, have announced a strategic partnership poised to drive forward Scotland’s fintech sector development.

PwC: Scottish stores closure rate remains below UK average

Published 8 months ago

Scotland witnessed a net closure of one store per day in 2023, according to a report by PwC and The Local Data Company (LDC).

Johnston Carmichael taps into growing engineering and manufacturing demand

Published 8 months ago

Johnston Carmichael has announced it is expanding its services to cater to the engineering and manufacturing industry.

Trust secures £10m loan for energy-efficient homes

Published 8 months ago

Social housing landlord and care and support provider Trust Housing Association has secured a £10 million loan from Royal Bank of Scotland to provide homes for tenants across the country, from Stornoway to Stranraer.

UK economy shows green shoots of recovery in January

Published 8 months ago

The UK economy has exhibited indications of a potential recovery, as January’s GDP growth of 0.2% reversed most of the decline experienced in the latter part of 2023.

Customer focus pays off as House of Bruar earnings top £10m

Published 8 months ago

The House of Bruar retail destination at Blair Atholl has reported a robust financial performance in the year to 31 January 2024, with turnover rising 15% to £45 million.

RBS: Economic uncertainty weighs heavy on Scottish hiring activity

Published 8 months ago

Recruitment across Scotland experienced further setbacks in February, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs compiled by S&P Global.

Macfarlane Group expands packaging portfolio with Allpack acquisition

Published 8 months ago

Macfarlane Group has announced the acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies Limited in a cash deal worth up to £3.25 million.

Nationwide celebrates 60 years on Perth’s high street

Published 8 months ago

Pete Wishart, MP for Perth and North Perthshire, visited the Nationwide Building Society branch in Perth this week to celebrate 60 years on the high street.

FCA opens door to crypto-linked securities for professional investors

Published 8 months ago

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has softened its stance on digital assets, allowing the listing of Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed exchange-traded notes (ETNs) on the London Stock Exchange for professional investors from April.

New flagship care home to be built in Aberdeen following Meallmore’s £64m funding deal

Published 8 months ago

One of Scotland’s largest independent care home operators is expanding following a £63 million funding package from HSBC UK.

AccelerateHer: Finance and resources key barriers for women business owners

Published 8 months ago

The findings of new research by AccelerateHER, released to coincide with International Women’s Day, have shown a strong appetite for growth amongst UK female company founders.