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Brian Cox to return to Scottish stage to tell story of 2008 financial crash in satirical play

Published 2 months ago

Brian Cox is to return to the stage in Scotland after a decade as part of a new play telling the story of Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the 2008 financial crash.

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Azets: Don’t panic over IHT changes

Published 2 months ago

Business owners and shareholders planning to gift shares to their children because of impending inheritance tax (IHT) changes have been urged by accountancy firm Azets to press the pause button and avoid rash decisions they may regret.

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CT and Smart IT announce new strategic alliance

Published 2 months ago

Accountants and business advisers CT has announced a new strategic partnership between its CT: Evolve team and Smart IT which aims to progress digital transformation for UK businesses.

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Scotland experiencing ‘significant rebound’ in prime residential market

Published 2 months ago

Scotland’s prime residential market has experienced a significant rebound driven by the resilience and growth of the Glasgow market, according to Savills.

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Huge jump in Scottish businesses experiencing critical financial distress

Published 2 months ago

Scottish businesses are buckling under the pressure of increased costs, with a huge jump in the number of businesses experiencing “critical” financial distress, according to Begbies Traynor.

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ICAS urges Labour not to abandon audit and corporate governance reform

Published 2 months ago

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the UK government not to view audit and corporate governance reform as the “enemy of economic growth”.

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Henderson Loggie’s Shona Campbell secures sale of former Charles Henshaw & Sons site

Published 2 months ago

Henderson Loggie has facilitated the sale of the former site of Charles Henshaw & Sons Limited to Mandale Group.

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HMRC rejects claims it is deliberately worsening phone service

Published 2 months ago

MPs have accused HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of deliberately degrading its phone services to force taxpayers online.

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R3: Mixed picture for Scottish insolvencies as businesses face uncertain 2025

Published 2 months ago

Recent figures from the third quarter of the 2024-2025 financial year – 1 October to 31 December 2024 – have revealed a mixed picture for insolvencies in Scotland, according to insolvency and restructuring trade body R3.

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British Business Bank fuels Scottish business growth with £5bn turnover boost

Published 2 months ago

The British Business Bank has provided financial support to 15,000 smaller businesses in Scotland, supporting 148,000 existing jobs and is expected to create 11,000 additional roles since it was established in 2014, cementing its position as a critical driver of growth and employment.

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Scottish firms BR-DGE and Brooklyn Travel strike payment deal

Published 2 months ago

Edinburgh-headquartered payment orchestration provider, BR-DGE, has announced a three-year partnership with Brooklyn Travel, a rapidly growing Scottish travel group.

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Tech consultancy Synechron deepens ties with Scottish financial sector

Published 2 months ago

Global technology consultancy Synechron has stepped up its partnership with Scottish Financial Enterprise after selecting Scotland as a new hub for business growth and innovation.

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ICAEW: Scotland forecasts top UK profit growth despite economic headwinds

Published 2 months ago

Business confidence in Scotland has experienced a slight decline quarter-on-quarter, according to the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) for Q4 2024.

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Holmes Mackillop: US policies to impact key Scottish industries

Published 2 months ago

The second Trump presidency is set to have a profound impact on the Scottish economy, according to Holmes Mackillop.

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AAB hits £100m revenue with Irish firm acquisition

Published 2 months ago

AAB has pushed past the £100 million revenue mark with its acquisition of Ormsby & Rhodes, one of the longest-established firms in Ireland, strengthening its international presence and access to the European market.

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