Stablecoins could disrupt Europe’s banking system, ECB research shows

The crypto assets’ value is tied to official currencies and commodities Stablecoins are an increasingly popular…

Warning of surge in price of petrol, electricity and heating oil following US and Israel’s attacks on Iran

‘This is not an abstract geopolitical issue’, expert warns Iran attacks may lead to surge in…

Halogen Communications appoints liquidators

Raymond Robertson: former minister Halogen Communications, the Edinburgh-based public relations agency set up by a former…

Michael Houghton: ‘In my early investing years, I was naive and impatient – a terrible combination for any long-term investor’

I chased shortcuts, took unnecessary risks, and got burned as a result. Nowadays, I take the…

MacKinnon steps up at Maven as Nixon takes chair

Ewan MacKinnon and Bill Nixon Maven Capital Partners, the Scotland-based asset manager, has appointed Ewan MacKinnon…

Review: Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the new cameraphone king with astonishing photos

Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone can produce photos unlike any of its top-end rivals, thanks partly to…

Schwarz in Pittodrie frame as Dons explore options

Talks: Sandro Schwarz Aberdeen have opened talks with German Sandro Schwarz as they look for a…

Jobs market to slow as rising costs weigh on mood of bosses

Just 38pc of businesses expect to increase employees in 2026, which is well down on 2025…

Philip Lane warns prolonged Iran war could trigger inflation spike

That would happen if the war significantly disrupts supplies of oil and gas, he said in…

Why Choosing a Professional Local Moving Service Makes Your Move Easier

At first glance, moving across town may not seem complicated. After all, you’re staying within the…

Novo Nordisk confirms €432m investment in Athlone plant

Company plans to make the pill version of its anti-obesity treatment Wegovy in Ireland The plan…

John Watson succeeds Sir Bill Robertson as chair

Elliot Robertson, Sir Bill Robertson and John Watson Sir Bill Robertson is stepping down as chairman…

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax:

How to Avoid Going Crazy with HMRC’s New Rules HMRC is changing how you report your…

Dear Vicki: Can I say something about the run-down appearance of the business next door?

Criticism may cause tensions between neighbours, while collaboration is more likely to lead to change Keeping…

Reach hit by £223 million impairment charge

Cost cutting enabled Daily Record and Daily Express owner Reach to post a rise in adjusted…

Ex-Twitter investors sue Elon Musk over moves to renege on deal to buy social media platform

Twitter owner Elon Musk. Photo: Muhammed Selim Korkutata Elon Musk’s brief effort to back out of buying…

Owner says Ocean Terminal not sold, but refinanced

Ocean Terminal has been refinanced Ambassador Group has announced that it now has 100% ownership of…

BrewDog sold to US firm Tilray Brands for £33m

BrewDog’s Lothian Road bar is included in the deal (pic: Terry Murden) An American consumer packaged…

Insurers will be forced to explain to drivers why they are increasing their premiums under new government initiative

Fees, discounts and charges must also be made clear as part of voluntary Transparency Code Motor…

Oil and US borrowing costs up while shares fall as war clouds sentiment

Birds fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.…

Ocean Terminal ownership update due

Ocean Terminal has been refinanced Ambassador Group has announced that it now has 100% ownership of…

Aer Lingus owner’s shares down 13pc as markets drop in response to Iran war

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran,…