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Sarwar accuses government of abandoning Alexander Dennis
Scottish Labour leader says First Minister chose to buy buses from China, rather than the domestic manufacturer
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Scottish corporate insolvencies up 13% year-on-year
Bankruptcy
Latest rise driven by an increase in compulsory liquidations
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New environmental guidance for halted North Sea oil and gas projects
North Sea oil
Downstream emissions, created when the fossil fuels are burned, must now be included in assessments
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Glasgow's tourist tax set to begin in January 2027
Scottish tourism industry
The visitor levy has been agreed, while other local authorities stall their plans over cost concerns
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University principal resigns after criticism in report into financial crisis
Universities and Colleges
Acting chair of the university court and convener of the finance and policy committee also leave immediately
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Murray offers guarantee on UK funding for Rolls-Royce welding skills centre
UK Government
Scottish Secretary also holds firm on UK Government line regarding inheritance tax changes for farmers
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A quarter of Scottish food and drink firms 'still have no net zero targets'
Food & Drink
Research finds that a lack of support and funding is the main barrier to smaller businesses implementing a strategy
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Perth council confirms £97 million investment in leisure facilities
Perth and Kinross Council
The PH2O and Bell's Sports Centre plans are voted through
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BAE given £9.2 million to create 300 shipbuilding jobs
Scottish Enterprise
Funding via Scottish Enterprise will help build a new training academy on the Clyde
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Wasps Studios appoints new chief executive
Arts
She will take up the role in August, taking over from the 10-year incumbent
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Glasgow construction skills firm sold for £2.2 million
City deals
Six-month competitive process started due to founder retiring
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Falling demand signals shift in Scotland’s rural land market
Agriculture
Economic and political uncertainty have reshaped trends during the past year
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The missing ingredient in Scotland's renewable transition: food and drink
Food & Drink
Industry body calls for collaboration across the sector to help the country meet its climate goals
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Scotland's construction industry must grasp the Passivhaus thistle
Scottish Government
Ahead of the Scottish Government's response to its consultation on the new building standard, one business calls for readiness
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Scottish biotech start-ups are struggling to commercialise
Life sciences
The experience of one 20 year-old start-up shows how hard it can be to succeed outside the Golden Triangle
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How Scottish businesses can prepare for immigration reform
Immigration
A lawyer specialising in the subject explains how best to respond to Westminster's recent whitepaper
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Building stronger businesses and minds, one step at a time
Mental health
National organisation encourages business owners to get outside once in a while and reconnect with the community
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Government immigration enforcement risks large financial penalties for SMEs
Immigration
Specialist lawyer suggests reviewing right to work procedures, conducting an audit and training staff
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Hospitality veteran fights for the survival of Scotland's independent hotels
Hospitality
Latest project aims to build a community to help combat rising costs, squeezed margins and recruitment struggles
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The great wealth transfer: a golden opportunity for Scottish businesses
Analysis
Expert warns that those which haven't figured out succession plans stand to lose out in the coming years
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Features
Funerals: a slow changing sector undergoing rapid transformation
The boss of a leading firm on increasing professionalisation, changing customer requests and smaller players selling up
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Scotland’s energy transition: a once-in-a-generation opportunity
Scottish Enterprise
Insider gathered a range of industry experts for a roundtable discussion on how best to navigate the shift from oil and gas to renewable energy
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How to get the latest Scottish business news sent straight to your inbox
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The anatomy of a deal - from inception to completion
Deals & Dealmakers
Insider spoke to experts at every part of a transaction to find out how it's done - and what not to do
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Insider at 40 - a look back at our history
Exclusive
Former staff members recall four decades building a business and covering the ups and downs of Scottish businesses
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Odfjell Technology expands to meet market demand
Aberdeen
New facility in Portlethen brings increased operational capacity
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Flagship Glasgow retail asset comes to market for £15 million
Commercial property
TK Maxx has committed to a £1.2m refurbishment programme, while Holland&Barrett is set to sign a 10-year lease at the property
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UK interest rates kept on hold amid ‘highly unpredictable’ events
Economy
Bank of England governor says interest rates should remain on a gradual downward path
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Ex-Dyson and Volvo CEO calls for Scottish sovereign wealth fund
Investment
Entrepreneur and tech boss suggests ways of making it easier for Scotland's scaling firms to access finance
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Proposed carbon budgets outlined to replace net zero targets
Environment
The budgets will be voted on by MSPs and, if passed, will be used to inform the government's plan
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar pauses visitor levy plan
Scottish tourism industry
Councillors consider a levy to be charge at ports and airports instead
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Why we're targeting £1 trillion for the Scottish asset management sector
Financial services
The assets under management goal - within the next five years - has been set by an ambitious industry body
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In profile: Oakminster Healthcare CEO Sunita Poddar
Exclusive
Glasgow care home founder on how she built the business from scratch and why the sector needs more support
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The future of flex space in Scotland
Commercial property
A market expert warns that Scottish cities are lagging behind in provision of flexible office options
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Let’s build a new deeptech support system for Scotland
Science & Technology
A successful tech chief executive is bringing some big investors to the capital this month
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We must invest in young women to boost the financial sector
Financial services
Scotland is missing out on the benefits of increased diversity within one of its key industries
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Scotland is critical to UK growth - but more must be done to harness potential
Analysis
The leader of Scotland’s independent industrial council makes the case for joined-up thinking to remove barriers
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Burnout nearly broke me - here’s what I wish more entrepreneurs knew
Mental health
Advice from a founder on how to spot and tackle the signs of anxiety before they overwhelm
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The economy won’t grow unless we stop holding business back
Analysis
PR firm's boss calls on policymakers to create the conditions for companies to flourish
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Food & Drink
Rising costs, changing tastes and lockdown woes: how to survive in hospitality
Two capital restauranteurs explain how they've battled through some of the most turbulent times - and come out stronger
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Glasgow Chamber of Commerce progresses talks on Shanghai air route
China
Among the five agreements signed during a trip to the country was one with the Shanghai Airport Authority
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Napier spin-out aims to tackle impersonation scams
Cyber security
The cyber security project is now ready for commercialisation, using funding to test new markets
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£14 million farmer grants scheme to open next month
Agriculture
National Farmers Union Scotland calls for more multi-annual funding for Scottish agriculture
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Glasgow high-rise student flats approved
Glasgow City Council
Green-light given despite local objections about mismanaged demolition and loss of sunlight and privacy
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80% of Scottish SMEs doubt their viability over next 12 months
SMEs
Survey finds businesses stating that supply chain disruptions are their biggest financial challenge
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Par Equity and Praetura merge to create £670 million group
City deals
Edinburgh-based investment firm joins forces with north of England-based rival
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In profile: Studio LBA founder Lynsay Bell Manson
Profiles
The architecture firm's leader on the importance of sustainable design, without things like Passivhaus standards becoming a 'tick-box' exercise
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Understanding the value of neurodiversity in the workplace
Recruitment
A recruitment expert explains some steps to bringing the benefits into your company
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The IP advantage: a call to action for Scottish universities
Universities and Colleges
An intellectual property specialist urges Scottish institutions to make the most of their innovative academics
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Changes to ‘fire and rehire’ must not be dismissed by employers
Employment Law
Maybe missed among more headline-grabbing elements of the Employment Rights Bill, there could be unintended consequences from this change
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Are wind farm communities actually getting any benefit?
Rural communities
Insider investigates how industry best practice is developing - and what more can be done
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Scottish financial advisor consolidation trend picks up pace
Financial services
Smaller independent firms are increasingly being swallowed by larger groups - although such deals don't always appear to work out
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Death and the family business
Family business
Inheritance tax changes at the last Budget mean proper succession planning is all the more crucial
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Battery storage industry tries to dampen fire safety opposition
Energy
Necessary to meet renewable energy demand, but not without risks, council planning committees have recently been debating how best to build BESS
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Appointments
Arts
Wasps Studios appoints new chief executive
She will take up the role in August, taking over from the 10-year incumbent
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Former Thortons chair steps down after 41 years
Law
He will now act as a consultant to the Dundee-headquartered firm
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Johnston Carmichael confirms five senior promotions
Accountancy
Four new partners and a director named as part of almost 100 promotions across the firm
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Deloitte appoints new Aberdeen office senior partner
Aberdeen
The professional services firm has also moved to a new office in the city
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Barratt Redrow appoints new west Scotland managing director
House building
The new boss moves across from a similar position at Springfield Properties
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Regional Reviews
Regional Reviews
New Metro could set Glasgow on a net zero track
Our latest Regional Review focuses on the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for Scotland's largest city
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Granite City plots a course away from black gold
Regional Reviews
Our latest Regional Review focuses on the regeneration of Aberdeen and the North East
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The Borders are weaving a world of hope and prosperity
Regional Reviews
Our latest Regional Review focuses on the revitalisation of the Scottish Borders
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Resilent Forth Valley advancing on many fronts
Regional Reviews
Ken Symon looks at how the region is looking to drive boosting the area and attracting new businesses, jobs and residents
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Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership is set to awaken Scotland's 'sleeping giant'
Special Reports
North, South and East Ayrshire councils will combine their economic development departments to give the region more firepower to create jobs and entice investment
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Forecasts & Results
Property
Glasgow auction house set for record growth
The recently-founded property marketplace is on track for turnover surpassing £2m this financial year
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FirstGroup bus revenues drive return to profit
FirstGroup
Transport group swings from £24m loss to £169m pre-tax profit year-on-year
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OEG Energy Group swings back into profit
Energy
The Aberdeen-based business also created hundreds of new jobs during the year leading up to its acquisition
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Social housing sustainability work drives CR Smith revenues by 30%
Manufacturing
The Fife-based window and door manufacturer has also created 40 new jobs to meet council contract demand
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Scottish Woodlands reports rising turnover
Company Results & Forecasts
Recent acquisition takes the business to more than 300 employees and 20 offices across the UK
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A quarter of Scottish food and drink firms 'still have no net zero targets'
Research finds that a lack of support and funding is the main barrier to smaller businesses implementing a strategy
Perth council confirms £97 million investment in leisure facilities
Perth and Kinross Council
The PH2O and Bell's Sports Centre plans are voted through
Scottish corporate insolvencies up 13% year-on-year
Bankruptcy
Latest rise driven by an increase in compulsory liquidations
Glasgow construction skills firm sold for £2.2 million
City deals
Six-month competitive process started due to founder retiring
Sarwar accuses government of abandoning Alexander Dennis
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Scottish Labour leader says First Minister chose to buy buses from China, rather than the domestic manufacturer
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Sarwar accuses government of abandoning Alexander Dennis
Scottish Labour leader says First Minister chose to buy buses from China, rather than the domestic manufacturer
Glasgow construction skills firm sold for £2.2 million
City deals
Six-month competitive process started due to founder retiring
Police refer Noel Edmonds case against HBOS to the CPS
Banking & Finance
Case relating to historic Reading branch fraud will be considered as to whether it is in the public interest to prosecute
Perth council confirms £97 million investment in leisure facilities
Perth and Kinross Council
The PH2O and Bell's Sports Centre plans are voted through
Food & Drink
A quarter of Scottish food and drink firms 'still have no net zero targets'
Research finds that a lack of support and funding is the main barrier to smaller businesses implementing a strategy
Perth council confirms £97 million investment in leisure facilities
Perth and Kinross Council
The PH2O and Bell's Sports Centre plans are voted through
Scottish corporate insolvencies up 13% year-on-year
Bankruptcy
Latest rise driven by an increase in compulsory liquidations
Glasgow construction skills firm sold for £2.2 million
City deals
Six-month competitive process started due to founder retiring
Sarwar accuses government of abandoning Alexander Dennis
Transport
Scottish Labour leader says First Minister chose to buy buses from China, rather than the domestic manufacturer
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