Holmes Mackillop director Craig Donnelly (pictured above) has questioned the practicality of Community Land Scotland’s call for young people to have a legal right to live in the community where they grew up. While acknowledging that there is an acute shortage of affordable properties in rural areas, Donnelly questions both the practicality and the […]
Investment in Glasgow offices has already exceeded last year’s total, as the city’s commercial property market continued its recovery from the sharp rise in interest rates between 2022 and 2023, according to Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s research found that £198 million has been invested in the city’s office assets in the
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Following action by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on ‘finfluencers’ suspected of touting financial services products illegally, Holmes Mackillop has cautioned investors against falling victim to online scams and urged them to only take financial advice from an FCA-approved financial services adviser. With increasing numbers of young people, often influenced by finfluencers, celebrities using
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An award-winning Glasgow-based charity that supports pregnant women in difficult circumstances has secured funding to grow its dedicated team of volunteers, following a year-on-year surge in demand for its vital interpretation and companionship services. Founded in 2019, Amma Birth Companions works to improve the health, wellbeing, and birth experiences of mothers facing significant hardship,
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has rejected over £1 billion worth of suspicious invoices in the past three years, as it intensifies efforts to combat fraud and errors within the UK tax system, according to official figures. The findings, obtained via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Basware revealed that HMRC has rejected a
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Equity deal activity involving smaller businesses in Scotland picked up during the first half of 2024, one of only two parts of the UK to experience a year-on-year increase after a difficult 2023, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The Bank’s annual Nations & Regions Tracker found that Scotland saw 6% growth in
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Organisations throughout Scotland can now sign up to an initiative that boosts inclusivity and the experiences of LGBTQ+ staff, clients and stakeholders. The LGBT Charter scheme, delivered by LGBT Youth Scotland, is a programme which has provided hundreds of schools, further education facilities, charities and public sector bodies with the training and tools to
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The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced its support for three innovation projects aimed at enhancing finfish health and welfare in response to a changing climate and other emerging challenges, following its latest call for research initiatives. Valued at a combined £1.6 million, these projects have secured nearly £600,000 in funding from SAIC
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Start up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, recently launched a new, free, interactive resource for aspiring business owners, called the ‘Essential Guide to Starting a Business’. The guide has been developed to provide useful and jargon-free guidance to help small business owners navigate the current small business landscape. The resource contains a
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Leading responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has, for the first time, surpassed £50 million in active loans and investments to social enterprises, charities, community groups, and mission-led businesses during a single year, according to its latest annual Impact Report. Total active loans and investments for the year (April 2023 to March 2024)
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