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MORE WORKERS ARE INTERESTED IN MOVING TO EDINBURGH FOR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIVING

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The first Totaljobs Quality of Living Index which unveils the cities where workers can find the best work-life balance in the UK, has found that Edinburgh has achieved the highest scores for overall quality of living, offering residents higher rates of local happiness, access to affordable housing and the best commute times. Rising living costs […]

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SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STILL IMPACTED BY CASHFLOW ISSUES

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Construction businesses in Scotland are still suffering the scourge of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, a new survey by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has revealed. Some 68% of respondents to the body’s in-depth poll said their payment terms were altered negatively, with 60% claiming adjustments to payments were made with little

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A THIRD OF WELSH SMES SEE GROWTH FOLLOWING COVID SUPPORT

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Almost one third of small businesses in Wales have grown their workforce since the pandemic with nearly half predicting further growth in the next 12 months, new research suggests. Economic Intelligence Wales has published a report looking at the effectiveness of the Welsh Government’s Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) given to SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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ENERGY SECTOR RECOVERY LIFTS ABERDEEN OFFICE TAKE UP

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Office take-up in Aberdeen rose by 96% last year compared to 2021, buoyed by the sustained high oil price, according to Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy said that office take-up reached 385,583 sq. ft. in the Granite City during 2022, after 81,231 sq. ft. of office space was transacted in the final quarter

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INVESTMENT LEVELS IN SCOTTISH HOUSEHOLDS REACH THREE YEAR LOW

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New data from financial mutual Scottish Friendly reveals investment activity in Scotland fell to its lowest level in nearly three years during the second quarter of 2022. The Scottish Friendly Investor Index tracks sales of adult investment ISA policies and the total value of these new policies among its UK-wide customer base, with quarterly activity

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HUNDREDS OF SCOTTISH BUSINESSES SET TO BENEFIT AS UK LAUNCHES NEW TRADE DEAL

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Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan is launching free trade negotiations today between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that could provide a huge boost to hundreds of Scottish businesses. A free trade agreement with the GCC, made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE is estimated to bring a boost

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BREWDOG REPORTS REVENUE RISE DESPITE RECENT LOSSES

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BrewDog has reported a £5.5m operating loss for last year – although this was down from a £6.8m loss in 2020 – with the business blaming bar closures during the pandemic and increased internal investment.  The Ellon-based brewery invested £13m into its venue expansion, with seven new bars and two new hotels, alongside two new

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SCOTLAND REMAINS A MAGNET FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES

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The publication of EY’s latest annual attractiveness survey confirms that Scotland has once again been named the most attractive location for inward investment in the UK outside of London. In a quite outstanding year, Scotland secured 14% more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2021 (122) compared with 2020 (107).  In comparison, there was a

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RISING COST OF LIVING CAUSES ALMOST A QUARTER OF SCOTTISH BUSINESSES TO BE HIT WITH LATE PAYMENTS

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According to new research from Barclays, 24% of Scottish small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen the number of late payments they receive increase since the cost of living has gone up. The new findings indicate that rising prices have started to impact payments between businesses, as 19% of SMEs said that they’re finding it

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APPEAL OF CITY LIVING LEADS TO RENT INCREASE IN SCOTLAND

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The appeal of city living has been reignited across Scotland with new figures showing a resurgence in demand for urban homes that has pushed rents to record highs. The latest quarterly report from letting specialists Citylets shows prices for rental properties in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen have all increased significantly – while demand continues to outstrip supply. Nationally

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