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Wbg says Scottish Budget offers some good news for hospitality sector while uneven playing field remains intact

   Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, has responded to the Scottish Government’s Budget by noting that while it offers some good news for the hospitality sector, the lack of any changes to tax rates means that many Scots will still be paying higher rates than taxpayers in the remainder of […]

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Housing CEO urges Chancellor to reconsider National Insurance shift

   The CEO of one of the country’s biggest housing associations has demanded urgent action from the UK Government to avert a crisis in the care sector. Angela Currie (pictured above) of Hanover Scotland joined over 80 leaders of not-for-profit social care organisations urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider plans for increased Employers’ National Insurance

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Over 90% of financial firms lack upskilling and regulatory preparedness in generative AI adoption

   A new EY European Financial Services AI Survey suggests UK financial services firms are facing significant challenges in integrating Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI technologies. Despite AI adoption efforts, many firms remain in the early stages of implementation, hindered by gaps in workforce upskilling and regulatory readiness. Only 9 per cent of firm’s report

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Start up Loans helps Anstruther’s famous Cellar reopens with Spanish twist

  A renowned restaurant venue in the heart of Anstruther has been given a fresh lease of life with the opening of a wine and tapas bar called The Cellar at 24. With the help of a head chef from San Sebastián, Nicola and Sian Linton are keen to celebrate and share their love of

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Ice cream brand appoints military veteran into pivotal role

   A former radar technician has pinpointed his dream role, becoming the Head of Engineering at one of the UK’s most popular ice cream brands. Barry Swan, 48, joins Mackie’s of Scotland with a rich and varied career spanning military service and engineering leadership roles in industries including salmon processing, whisky bottling, and global water

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Digital marketing agency makes three new hires

 Left to Right: Amy Rowell (Paid Media Executive), AmyRobinson (SEO executive) & Hannah Lymn (Paid Media Manager)  Newcastle-based SEO, PPC, and paid social specialists, SQUIDGY, has once again strengthened its team with three experienced new hires. The firm recently welcomed Amy Robinson as SEO executive, followed by Amy Rowell as paid media executive. The newest

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Scottish EDGE announces a new regional award category

(L) Evelyn McDonald CEO OF Scottish Edge & (R) KevinWalls COO of Scottish Edge  Scottish EDGE is set to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs living outside the central belt thanks to a new programme backed by £400,000 of Scottish Government funding. To recognise the entrepreneurial endeavors of candidates from across the country, ‘Regional EDGE’, is

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McPhillips marks 60th anniversary with community fund to build better futures

  Award-winning Shropshire construction company, McPhillips, today launched a new fund to build stronger communities as it marks its 60th birthday. The company, which was incorporated six decades ago on December 3, 1964, has developed the McPhillips Community Fund in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation. McPhillips’ managing director Paul Inions said the fund, the first of

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Accountants choose Hampshire dementia charity for year of fundraising

  A Hampshire accountancy and business advisory firm has teamed up with a local dementia charity to help individuals, carers and families living with the condition.  Colleagues at Chandler’s Ford-based HWB Chartered Accountants voted to make Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW their charity for the coming year. They will stage a series of fundraisers in

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Record number of HiQ centres receive ‘platinum’ or ‘gold’ grade for service and standards in independent nationwide audit

  HiQ Tyres & Autocare has successfully concluded a comprehensive nationwide audit of its network.  This strategic investment ensures that every HiQ location continues to meet and exceed expectations in operational excellence, reinforcing its commitment to delivering one of the industry’s leading autocare service standards across the UK. The standards programme began in May and

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