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EY: Scottish employment gap expected to widen compared to the rest of the UK

Published 8 months ago

While economic momentum and employment growth will gradually build throughout the UK over the next three years, Scotland’s labour market is expected to continue to see challenges and lag other regions, according to the latest EY Regional Economic Forecast.

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Abrdn’s Murray International Trust marks 19 years of dividend growth

Published 8 months ago

The board of Murray International Trust has announced its annual results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023.

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Scots grocers face highest UK business rates with proposed surtax

Published 8 months ago

A new analysis by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has found a Scotland-only business rate surtax being considered by Scottish Ministers would leave larger grocery stores here facing by far the highest business rate bills in the UK.

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Interpath Advisory joint administrators navigate Morale Home Furnishings through closing down sale

Published 8 months ago

Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath Advisory have been appointed joint administrators to Glasgow-based furniture and homeware retailer Morale Home Furnishings UK Limited on 28 February 2024.

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Vidatec charts new course with successful management buyout

Published 8 months ago

Dundee-based digital transformation specialist Vidatec has successfully completed a management buyout from The Insights Group.

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Sallyport Commercial Finance eyes growth after £4.4m first year success

Published 8 months ago

Sallyport Commercial Finance is poised for significant growth in 2024, capping off a successful first year with £4.4 million in funding across key UK industries.

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EQ accountants targets £33 million turnover in five years

Published 8 months ago

Scottish accountancy firm EQ has revealed plans to triple its turnover within the next five years, following the sale of a major stake to private-equity backed organisation Sumer.

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University of Dundee entrusts £31 million endowment to Greenbank

Published 8 months ago

The University of Dundee has transitioned the management of its £31 million endowment fund to Greenbank, the specialist ethical, sustainable and impact investment team of Rathbones Group.

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Innovative Partners expands with new head office in Edinburgh

Published 8 months ago

Innovative Partners, the innovation funding consultancy founded in 2019 by entrepreneurs Andrew Marshall and Liam Hurley, has expanded its operations into Edinburgh.

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Global pensions administrator Aptia opens second Scottish office in Glasgow

Published 8 months ago

Specialist pensions administrator Aptia has announced the opening of its second office in Scotland, securing a five-year lease for 4,528 sq ft at 145 St Vincent Street in Glasgow.

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High costs and inability to expand business stifle Scottish company growth

Published 8 months ago

High costs and difficulty expanding their business have continued to hinder the growth of Scottish companies, according to new data from BDO.

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Consolidation among Scotland’s independent financial advisors continues at pace

Published 8 months ago

Consolidation in Scotland’s independent financial advice sector is showing no signs of slowing, experts believe.

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Failed sale spells closure for haulage firm AAD Transport

Published 8 months ago

Efforts to secure a buyer and continue trading Kirriemuir-based AAD Transport, which went into administration earlier this month, have been unsuccessful, resulting in the redundancy of 65 employees.

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Acumen Accountants expands southward with Ambly merger

Published 8 months ago

Aberdeenshire-based Acumen Accountants has expanded its reach with a key merger south of the border.

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Henderson Loggie launches playbook for gaming start-ups

Published 9 months ago

Accountancy firm Henderson Loggie, with a history of supporting gaming companies over three decades, has released a comprehensive guide tailored for video games start-ups.

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