Insight
James Dalgleish: Planning for sustainable growth and much needed new homes
Published 5 days ago
Councillor James Dalgleish, planning convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, writes about a bold and ambitious plan agreed last week by councillors to make better use of land in the capital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John Muir: Interest rate cut provides shot in the arm to house building
Published 6 days ago
Insight: Muir Group executive chairman John Muir argues that the recent cut to interest rates is a welcome boost for Scotland’s housebuilders.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Sally Clark: Scotland brings crypto confiscation powers into force
Published 1 week ago
New powers allowing police to seize cryptocurrency and other similar assets, which have been illegally obtained by criminals or are being used to hide or launder the proceeds of their activities, came into effect in Scotland yesterday, writes Sally Clark.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Magnus Miller: Pensions in plaid – kilting and key differences north and south of the border
Published 1 week ago
Burges Salmon partner Magnus Miller considers the differences between pensions law in Scotland and in England.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Sarah Dodds: Protecting the future of family farms amid inheritance tax challenges
Published 1 week ago
The first Budget under the Labour administration was feared by business and nowhere more so than in the farming community where the recent announcements will have a devastating effect, writes Sarah Dodds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Ferns: Demolition not the only solution to the RAAC problem
Published 1 week ago
Insight: At a time of housing emergencies across the country, Scottish structural engineer Alan Ferns argues that demolishing RAAC-affected homes is not the only answer.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley Anderson: Communities must be at the heart of everything we do
Published 2 weeks ago
Insight: Scottish Procurement Alliance regional director Lesley Anderson discusses the firm’s AGM and why community investment is not just an opportunity, but a responsibility.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Laura Baron: Balancing heritage preservation with climate adaptation through retrofit
Published 3 weeks ago
Laura Baron, head of sustainability at Purcell, emphasises the need for a mindset shift to prioritise sensitive retrofit in preserving existing and historic buildings. Joining other industry leaders, Laura will spotlight the importance of policy-driven change and upskilling at all levels to drive sustainable transformation at the upcoming International Retrofit Conference.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Roger Green: Examining the impact of the NLW increase
Published 3 weeks ago
Roger Green discusses the announcement of a National Living Wage (NLW) increase to £12.21 per hour, exploring its potential impact on businesses and employees, and the importance of fair and sustainable wage growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Nicky Lloyd: Edinburgh’s rental market trends six months after legislative changes
Published 3 weeks ago
Nicky Lloyd discusses how the Edinburgh rental market has performed after the first six months of changed legislation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Euan Clark: Daunting outlook for Scottish building industry
Published 3 weeks ago
Insight: Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Susan Nightingale: How Scotland’s innovation clusters have boosted smaller business equity deals
Published 3 weeks ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the state of equity investment and borrowing conditions for small businesses in Scotland, highlighting their resilience despite economic challenges and a perceived lack of access to finance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Anthony Harrison: FCA renews focus on market integrity
Published 3 weeks ago
The latest enforcement actions and supervisory publications by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicate the regulator’s renewed interest in market integrity and its expectations on regulated firms to assist it through clear dialogue and reporting, writes Anthony Harrison.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Bruce Cartwright: ICAS outlines key tax priorities for Autumn Budget
Published 3 weeks ago
Bruce Cartwright calls for transparency and a long-term focus in the upcoming Autumn Budget, emphasising the need for open communication about economic challenges and the impact of potential tax measures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
William Anderson: VAT and private schools – next steps to manage the changes
Published 3 weeks ago
Private and independent schools should be doing their homework now on the updated guidance published by HMRC on the VAT changes for private and independent schools, writes William Anderson.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
James Dalgleish: Planning for sustainable growth and much needed new homes
Published 5 days ago
Councillor James Dalgleish, planning convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, writes about a bold and ambitious plan agreed last week by councillors to make better use of land in the capital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John Muir: Interest rate cut provides shot in the arm to house building
Published 6 days ago
Insight: Muir Group executive chairman John Muir argues that the recent cut to interest rates is a welcome boost for Scotland’s housebuilders.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Sally Clark: Scotland brings crypto confiscation powers into force
Published 1 week ago
New powers allowing police to seize cryptocurrency and other similar assets, which have been illegally obtained by criminals or are being used to hide or launder the proceeds of their activities, came into effect in Scotland yesterday, writes Sally Clark.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Magnus Miller: Pensions in plaid – kilting and key differences north and south of the border
Published 1 week ago
Burges Salmon partner Magnus Miller considers the differences between pensions law in Scotland and in England.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Sarah Dodds: Protecting the future of family farms amid inheritance tax challenges
Published 1 week ago
The first Budget under the Labour administration was feared by business and nowhere more so than in the farming community where the recent announcements will have a devastating effect, writes Sarah Dodds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Ferns: Demolition not the only solution to the RAAC problem
Published 1 week ago
Insight: At a time of housing emergencies across the country, Scottish structural engineer Alan Ferns argues that demolishing RAAC-affected homes is not the only answer.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Lesley Anderson: Communities must be at the heart of everything we do
Published 2 weeks ago
Insight: Scottish Procurement Alliance regional director Lesley Anderson discusses the firm’s AGM and why community investment is not just an opportunity, but a responsibility.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Laura Baron: Balancing heritage preservation with climate adaptation through retrofit
Published 3 weeks ago
Laura Baron, head of sustainability at Purcell, emphasises the need for a mindset shift to prioritise sensitive retrofit in preserving existing and historic buildings. Joining other industry leaders, Laura will spotlight the importance of policy-driven change and upskilling at all levels to drive sustainable transformation at the upcoming International Retrofit Conference.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Roger Green: Examining the impact of the NLW increase
Published 3 weeks ago
Roger Green discusses the announcement of a National Living Wage (NLW) increase to £12.21 per hour, exploring its potential impact on businesses and employees, and the importance of fair and sustainable wage growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Nicky Lloyd: Edinburgh’s rental market trends six months after legislative changes
Published 3 weeks ago
Nicky Lloyd discusses how the Edinburgh rental market has performed after the first six months of changed legislation.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Euan Clark: Daunting outlook for Scottish building industry
Published 3 weeks ago
Insight: Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Susan Nightingale: How Scotland’s innovation clusters have boosted smaller business equity deals
Published 3 weeks ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the state of equity investment and borrowing conditions for small businesses in Scotland, highlighting their resilience despite economic challenges and a perceived lack of access to finance.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Anthony Harrison: FCA renews focus on market integrity
Published 3 weeks ago
The latest enforcement actions and supervisory publications by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicate the regulator’s renewed interest in market integrity and its expectations on regulated firms to assist it through clear dialogue and reporting, writes Anthony Harrison.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Bruce Cartwright: ICAS outlines key tax priorities for Autumn Budget
Published 3 weeks ago
Bruce Cartwright calls for transparency and a long-term focus in the upcoming Autumn Budget, emphasising the need for open communication about economic challenges and the impact of potential tax measures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
William Anderson: VAT and private schools – next steps to manage the changes
Published 3 weeks ago
Private and independent schools should be doing their homework now on the updated guidance published by HMRC on the VAT changes for private and independent schools, writes William Anderson.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →