Banking giant HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank after the Government and Bank of England stepped in to “facilitate” a private sale. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that all customer deposits have been protected under the deal, and that no taxpayer cash was involved. The deal comes after the […]
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Fintech lender Sonovate has surpassed £3.5bn in total funding and £1 billion in annual funding for the first time as rising costs force businesses to seek finance to manage cash flow and drive growth. During 2022, Sonovate provided businesses with £1.1 billion in finance, a 58% increase on the £700 million lent in the previous
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Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has provided quantity surveying and principal designer services to New Pilmour House, the new headquarters for St Andrews Links Trust, Fife. Already the recipient of a Scottish Design Award and the St Andrews Preservation Trust Pride of Place Award it is also shortlisted for the RIAS/RIBA Awards and the Civic
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A trusted solicitors and estate agency has launched the biggest family law division in its region with four new additions to its team. Garden Stirling Burnet has set up a family law division with a combined 70 years of legal experience which will cater for the whole of East Lothian, as well as Edinburgh and
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(L) Glenn Taylor, Contracts Manager, and (R) Elton Cruickshank, Operations Manager at Blind Solutions Workplace design and management consultancy, Space Solutions, announce last week the expansion of its award-winning commercial division, Blind Solutions. The division, which works with architects, designers, FM specialist and contractors, has increased its footprint to include Scotland’s central belt, and has
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The Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee is keen to hear views from businesses in Scotland on what support could help parents who are looking for new or better jobs. The Committee is running a call for views following visits to meet parents and employers in different areas around Scotland, including the east
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Michael Brodie (pictured above), Chief Executive of NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) which has its headquarters in Newcastle was presented with a CBE in recognition of services to health. Michael has been awarded the highest ranking in the British Empire Order from HRH the Princess Royal for his work, particularly during the pandemic. As well
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Profits at the billionaire Issa brothers’ retail and petrol station empire increased to almost $1.5bn during 2022, according to new figures. EG Group, whose brands include Cooplands, Cumberland Farms, Leon and Euro Garages, has posted an EBITDA of $1.46bn on a constant currency basis, up by 1.9% compared to 2021. The Blackburn headquartered group’s turnover
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Leading Scottish independent firm of chartered surveyors DM Hall has moved to new, bigger, and more central premises in Galashiels. In addition, the 126-year-old business which was established in Edinburgh in 1897, is urgently seeking to recruit a further administrative person to add to its existing headcount of four. The DM Hall team in Galashiels
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Edinburgh continues to have the lowest retail vacancy rate of the UK’s major cities, excluding London, despite the introduction of St James Quarter, according to analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysis found that despite the new shopping district contributing to the expansion of Edinburgh city centre’s total retail space by 424,000
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