Scotland

Wbg promotes Shehzad Ashaq to tax partner

   Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountants, has promoted Shehzad Ashaq (pictured above), from associate partner to partner in its tax team. Ashaq, who previously won the Rising Star in Business category at the Scottish Asian & Business Awards, has a broad range of experience in corporate and personal tax and specialises in […]

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DM Hall further invests in maintaining and increasing the flow of new talent

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s largest firms of independent Chartered Surveyors, is once again significantly investing in, and enhancing, its industry-envied talent pool with a record intake graduates to the profession. The 128-year-old firm, which has been expanding into the wider UK from its established base of offices across Scotland, is bringing in 15 new

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Newcraighall leading the way on Build-to-Rent

  Scottish-based housing specialists Cullross Ltd have launched a further expansion to its Newcraighall site as part of a dedicated new business arm, Cullross Living. Cullross Living will focus exclusively on delivering Build-to-Rent (BTR) communities across Scotland, helping to grow this fast-emerging sector. At Newcraighall, 57 homes, around 25% of the development, have been designated

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Allergen-free bakery named as Scotland’s Start Up Loans Ambassador

   Rachel Munro (pictured above), founder of The Rebel Baker, an allergen-free bakery shaking up the snack game, is among 14 businesses announced today as a Start Up Loans Ambassador. Based in Ayr, the bakery can produce over 10,000 cookies per day and supplies products to food service clients across the UK. Every item is

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SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2025 is crowned at a ceremony that celebrates the cream of Scottish electrical talent

   A talented young electrician has been rewarded for his outstanding commitment and skill after being crowned Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year 2025. Callan White, from Livingston, took home this year’s top title, which is presented in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical, after impressing judges with his technical ability, professionalism and “exceptional

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SIS builds impact momentum with £52.5 million in active social investments

Leading responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has maintained its strong impact momentum with £52.5 million in active loans and investments to social enterprises, charities, community groups, and mission-led businesses during the past year, according to its latest annual Impact Report. Total active loans and investments for the year (April 2024 to March 2025)

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€10m project to accelerate AI use in UK science and business

   A new multi-million-pound European project is set to boost adoption of AI among businesses and researchers across the UK to help unlock untapped economic and scientific potential.  The University of Edinburgh’s EPCC, the UK’s first National Supercomputing Centre, has won EU and UK Government funding to establish and operate the €10m (£8.6m) UK AI

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The Yard Dundee reopens after £1.5M transformation

  A Dundee family support centre and adventure play space for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, along with their families, has officially reopened after a £1.5M refurbishment. The Yard provides safe, inclusive, and inspiring play spaces across Scotland where children can play, grow and connect, while families feel supported, empowered and

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UK Parliaments join forces to support Menopause Awareness

  Staff from three UK parliaments, Holyrood, Westminster, and the Senedd, are coming together during World Menopause Month in a united commitment to supporting colleagues through every stage of life. The three UK parliaments are hosting Menopause Cafés, supported by the Perth-based charity of the same name, and are backing its Menopause Awareness Ribbon campaign

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VITA welcomes new Partner to run its new Aberdeen practice

Left to right: Craig Stobo, Elaine Shepherd & GregMcNally VITA, one of the UK’s leading independent VAT advisory firms, has appointed indirect tax specialist, Elaine Shepherd, as an Aberdeen-based partner from the 1st of October 2025. Elaine, who will be based at 7 Queen’s Terrace in the city, brings over thirty years of indirect tax

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