Economy ‘losing momentum’ as confidence dips

Firms are warning that their viability is on a knife-edge Scottish businesses are increasingly pessimistic with…

BVCA changes name to UK Private Capital

Michael Moore, right, pictured in 2022 with Ian Stevenson of Cyacomb and Par Equity’s Andrew Noble…

ArcGroup sees growth following Sandstone demise

Anna Renton, Samantha Curran and Michelle Gill A property management and investment company that emerged from…

SNP using middle earners as cash cow, say Tories

Craig Hoy: thresholds should rise More Scots are being dragged into higher tax bands and being…

Minimal Office Makeup: Subtle Techniques That Make an Impact

Want to look neat, confident, and appropriate at work? Heavy makeup rarely fits an office setting,…

Rangers name ‘proven leader’ Gillespie as new CEO

Standards: Jim Gillespie Rangers have confirmed the appointment of St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as the…

Swinney relies on his ‘improbable’ list

The SNP leader is making demands he can’t achieve in order to avoid the party’s shortcomings…

Income tax, rates and skills to get Budget support

Shona Robison: final budget Shona Robison is this week expected to announce measures to tackle soaring…

Why psychometric CV tests get the vote over AI scans

Nik Plevan: hiring advice Having AI scan CVs as the start of your recruitment process is…

Deadline looms to enter Scottish Business Awards

The deadline to enter your company in the inaugural Scottish Business of the Year Awards is…

Housebuilders to update on market sentiment

Taylor Wimpey is among the companies updating the market (pic: Terry Murden) Housebuilders will be centre…

Mid-sized firms encouraged to promote success

Scottish companies with between 51 and 250 employees are being urged to showcase their success by…

Sarwar giving SNP a ‘free pass’ on Budget, say Tories

Anas Sarwar: ‘we will not let the budget fall’ Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been…

Glass Lewis adds opposition to Saba’s move on EWIT

Jonathan Simpson-Dent: pleased with support Another shareholder group is advising investors in Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust…

Time to simplify Scotland’s complex tax rules

A needlessly complex tax regime needs better alignment with England, argues DONALD PARBROOK While the fiscal…

Call for business rates u-turn to be expanded

Pulling power: Rachel Reeves is facing calls for a wider rates review A Treasury u-turn on…

Sainsbury’s upbeat, Glencore confirms Rio Tinto talks

Sainsbury’s gained market share for the sixth consecutive Christmas (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services)…

Forbes brings Scotland closer to Paris region

Kate Forbes: significant partnership (pic: Terry Murden / DB Media Services) Kate Forbes, the Deputy First…

Managed Infrastructure Services – What Are They?

Managed infrastructure services have become a staple for many businesses, providing stability, fewer headaches, and more…

Guide: Lifting tables for professional material handling

In many industrial settings, personnel are required to handle heavy items daily. These tasks often involve…

How Changing Consumer Behaviour Is Shaping the UK Nicotine Salt Market

Consumer behaviour in the UK vaping market has shifted noticeably in recent years. As adult users…

Tax, childcare and nuclear power on CBI agenda

The CBI wants a review of skills and childcare to help women The next Scottish Government…