Smaller businesses in Scotland are the most likely to say they struggle to access finance among the UK’s devolved nations, according to new research from the British Business Bank in conjunction with Business Gateway. The Scotland SME Access to Finance Report 2025 found that 42% of respondents faced barriers to securing finance, around twice the rate in […]
A 200-megawatt battery storage facility in West Lothian has been granted planning consent by the Scottish Government. Submitted in early 2024, the proposals have now been given the green light by the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU), with the project expected to support around 80 jobs in the local community during construction. When fully
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One of the UK’s largest water retailers has pledged its support to improving racial equality and inclusion in the workplace by signing up to the Race at Work Charter. Edinburgh-based Business Stream joined the Race at Work initiative, led by Business in the Community (BITC), as part of its on-going commitment to embedding an inclusive and
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Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, is advising business owners to act now ahead of the forthcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandate. MTD is the government’s initiative to implement a fully digital tax system in the UK, whereby taxpayers keep digital records and use MTD-compatible software to make tax submissions electronically.
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Two-thirds of UK companies are considering axing jobs due to economic uncertainty, according to a new major study. The findings, contained in a new research report commissioned by PAYALLY, leading financial specialist with global expertise, revealed that 67% of business leaders were considering slashing headcount to balance the books. The survey, which quizzed 500
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(L) Tom Parker & (R) Sean Parr. HNH, the deal advisory specialist, has added to its expanding Edinburgh team following its recent move to a new office. Sean Parr, 30, joins as an associate director, while Tom Parker, 26, joins as an assistant manager. Both are hired from Deloitte and will be reunited with ex-Deloitte colleague
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A first of its kind service in the UK has been launched by two of the country’s leading plastic surgeons, offering patients a free AI-driven educational tool that mirrors the expertise of an in-person consultation. The virtual surgeon, developed by Dr. Omar Quaba and his father, Dr. Awf Quaba, enables patients to receive instant, personalised
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The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment has launched a comprehensive guide for Scottish producers to help them align with their customers’ sustainability ambitions. The guide, published today, is informed by ongoing engagement with UK national retailers and foodservice companies. Priorities and goals vary between businesses but the research found that Science-Based Targets (SBT)
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Transport industry leaders gathered in London to discuss the role smart transport can play in powering the UK economy. Hundreds of representatives from the worlds of academia, business and the public sector attended the Connected Places Summit, at the Convene conference centre at the heart of the City of London. The event included major speeches
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A leading Scottish renewables developer is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the areas mining history. OnPath Energy has submitted a scoping report for a yet-to-be-named wind farm northeast of New Cumnock and will collaborate with local
