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SSE doubles profits and pledges more green energy investment

Published 1 year ago

Perth-based power generator and network operator, SSE, has revealed a near doubling of annual profits, driven by surging energy prices which fuelled a boom for its gas-fired power plants.

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Brimmond forecasts £10m turnover for FY 2023/24 after reporting record results

Published 1 year ago

Engineering firm, Brimmond, is celebrating a record financial year, having realised a turnover of £6.5 million, marking a 10% increase from the prior year.

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R3: Scotland insolvency-related activity reaches 2023 high

Published 1 year ago

April witnessed a significant surge in insolvency-related activities in Scotland, the highest this year, new research by R3, the insolvency and restructuring trade body, has revealed.

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MLG lands Scottish Government and National Galleries contracts

Published 1 year ago

Print firm McAllister Litho Glasgow (MLG) has secured two contracts from the Scottish Government and the National Galleries of Scotland.

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M&A expert Alan O’Riordan joins Azets’ Edinburgh office as corporate finance partner

Published 1 year ago

Azets has appointed Alan O’Riordan as a corporate finance partner based in the accountancy firm’s Edinburgh office.

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Broker Insights appoints Tom Duke as COO amid US expansion

Published 1 year ago

Tom Duke has been appointed as the chief operating officer of Dundee-based firm Broker Insights, a player in the UK’s commercial insurance industry.

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PwC: Scottish cities outperform UK average on skills for younger workforce and housing

Published 1 year ago

PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Index shows three major Scottish cities improving their performance in the rankings of UK cities against last year’s Index.

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Doctor prescribes global expansion for Scottish seaweed firm

Published 1 year ago

Scottish seaweed supplement manufacturer, Doctor Seaweed, has announced plans for global expansion after attracting interest from major retailers in Europe and North America.

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Scotland attracts record equity investment of £953m in 2022

Published 1 year ago

Equity investment for Scottish businesses has hit an all-time high of £953 million in 2022, up by 26% from £754m the previous year, according to a report from Scottish Enterprise.

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Scottish salmon exports to Asia double to £24m

Published 1 year ago

Scottish salmon exports to Asia have seen a significant increase, doubling to £24 million in Q1 2023, owing to an upsurge in demand from China, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.

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International Scotland identifies key sectors for Scotland’s economic prosperity

Published 1 year ago

A comprehensive report has been issued by International Scotland, a consortium led by law firm CMS and the Fraser of Allander Institute, urging the Scottish Government to take immediate action to stimulate economic growth.

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Blockchain set to give Scotland’s economy £4.48bn boost by 2030

Published 1 year ago

A report, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise and conducted by Deep Knowledge Analytics, has forecast blockchain technology contributing £4.48 billion to Scotland’s GDP by 2030.

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Azets names Scottish executive Peter Gallanagh as UK CEO amidst organisational overhaul

Published 1 year ago

International advisory, compliance, and outsourcing group, Azets, has appointed Peter Gallanagh, previously regional CEO for Scotland and Northern England, as its new UK CEO.

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Scottish businesses experience 10% decline in rate bills following revaluation

Published 1 year ago

Scotland’s shops and eateries have experienced a decline in business rates, following the Scottish Government’s revaluation which commenced last month, resulting in an approximate 10% reduction in business rate bills.

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Fashion retailer Anders Holch Povlsen tops Scotland’s Rich List

Published 1 year ago

Anders Holch Povlsen, the Danish fashion magnate, has been named the wealthiest person in Scotland, according to The Sunday Times’ latest Rich List.

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