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UK bank executives are set to convene this Thursday for their first meeting to establish a domestic alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
UK banks convene to build alternative domestic payment system
UK bank executives are set to convene this Thursday for their first meeting to establish a domestic alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM
UK bank executives are set to convene this Thursday for their first meeting to establish a domestic alternative to Visa and Mastercard.
New Gorbals Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Finance
Head of Finance - New Gorbals Housing Association
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February 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
New Gorbals Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Finance
Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates.
Johnston Carmichael appoints new tax director
Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a challenging 2025 for Scotland’s whisky industry, with global exports dipping to £5.36 billion, a 0.6% decline in value and a 4.3% drop in volume.
SWA: Industry urges ‘zero-tariff’ deal as global whisky exports dip
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a challenging 2025 for Scotland’s whisky industry, with global exports dipping to £5.36 billion, a 0.6% decline in value and a 4.3% drop in volume.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a challenging 2025 for Scotland’s whisky industry, with global exports dipping to £5.36 billion, a 0.6% decline in value and a 4.3% drop in volume.
Savills has expanded its presence in the Highlands with the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants, welcoming Sandy Rennie into its Inverness office.
Savills acquires Rennie Property Consultants
Savills has expanded its presence in the Highlands with the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants, welcoming Sandy Rennie into its Inverness office.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Savills has expanded its presence in the Highlands with the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants, welcoming Sandy Rennie into its Inverness office.
NatWest Group has reported its strongest financial performance since the 2008 crash, with 2025 pre-tax profits surging to £7.7 billion.
RBS-owner NatWest hits post-2008 high with £7.7bn profit as shareholders net 51% dividend hike
NatWest Group has reported its strongest financial performance since the 2008 crash, with 2025 pre-tax profits surging to £7.7 billion.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM
NatWest Group has reported its strongest financial performance since the 2008 crash, with 2025 pre-tax profits surging to £7.7 billion.
Scottish retail started 2026 on a high note as total sales rose by 3.3% throughout January, a significant leap from the 1.5% growth recorded during the same period last year.
SRC: January joy as retail sales bounce back
Scottish retail started 2026 on a high note as total sales rose by 3.3% throughout January, a significant leap from the 1.5% growth recorded during the same period last year.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Scottish retail started 2026 on a high note as total sales rose by 3.3% throughout January, a significant leap from the 1.5% growth recorded during the same period last year.
Dundee-based Ecoanolytes is expanding the global footprint of its innovative safer, eco-friendly cleaning and sanitising products through a targeted business growth campaign, after securing a £1 million loan from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
Dundee cleaning products business targets global expansion with £1m Investment Fund for Scotland backing
Dundee-based Ecoanolytes is expanding the global footprint of its innovative safer, eco-friendly cleaning and sanitising products through a targeted business growth campaign, after securing a £1 million loan from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Dundee-based Ecoanolytes is expanding the global footprint of its innovative safer, eco-friendly cleaning and sanitising products through a targeted business growth campaign, after securing a £1 million loan from the Investment Fund for Scotland.
Gillespie Macandrew LLP has appointed Gavin Merchant as its new CEO, with effect from 1 March.
Gillespie Macandrew appoints Gavin Merchant CA as new CEO
Gillespie Macandrew LLP has appointed Gavin Merchant as its new CEO, with effect from 1 March.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Gillespie Macandrew LLP has appointed Gavin Merchant as its new CEO, with effect from 1 March.
University of Edinburgh is searching for a Lead Finance Business Partner.
Lead Finance Business Partner - University of Edinburgh
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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
University of Edinburgh is searching for a Lead Finance Business Partner.
KPMG UK is recruiting an AI Senior Consultant (Tax Technology & Innovation) in Glasgow
AI Senior Consultant – Tax Technology & Innovation - KPMG UK
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February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
KPMG UK is recruiting an AI Senior Consultant (Tax Technology & Innovation) in Glasgow
Nearly nine in 10 (87%) private business owners in Scotland are confident about growth in 2026, according to KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer, in line with the UK average.
KPMG: Scottish businesses enter 2026 with steady confidence and a strong focus on sustainability
Nearly nine in 10 (87%) private business owners in Scotland are confident about growth in 2026, according to KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer, in line with the UK average.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Nearly nine in 10 (87%) private business owners in Scotland are confident about growth in 2026, according to KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer, in line with the UK average.
Nearly 80% of Chartered Accountants do not have confidence in the health of the Scottish economy and are calling for government action to make Scotland a more attractive place to do business, a new survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has revealed.
ICAS: Four in five accountants lack confidence in health of Scottish economy
Nearly 80% of Chartered Accountants do not have confidence in the health of the Scottish economy and are calling for government action to make Scotland a more attractive place to do business, a new survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has revealed.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Nearly 80% of Chartered Accountants do not have confidence in the health of the Scottish economy and are calling for government action to make Scotland a more attractive place to do business, a new survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has revealed.
Ross Webb looks at the rising trend of Scottish business failures, discussing the underlying factors that influence modern restructuring.
Ross Webb: Why Scotland’s insolvency picture is more resilient than it first appears
Ross Webb looks at the rising trend of Scottish business failures, discussing the underlying factors that influence modern restructuring.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Ross Webb looks at the rising trend of Scottish business failures, discussing the underlying factors that influence modern restructuring.
The Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
Scottish Parliament passes Community Wealth Building Bill
The Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:22 AM
The Community Wealth Building Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
TC Group, a UK-wide accountancy and advisory firm, has expanded its Scottish presence by merging with the long-established MMG Chartered Accountants.
Century-old MMG Chartered Accountants joins TC Group
TC Group, a UK-wide accountancy and advisory firm, has expanded its Scottish presence by merging with the long-established MMG Chartered Accountants.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:48 AM
TC Group, a UK-wide accountancy and advisory firm, has expanded its Scottish presence by merging with the long-established MMG Chartered Accountants.
Innis & Gunn founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp has called on the government to stop pushing the pub to the brink of extinction and take measures – including cuts to VAT, on-trade duty, and energy bills – to reverse the industry’s decline.
Innis & Gunn founder urges government to stop treating national institution ‘like a cash machine’
Innis & Gunn founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp has called on the government to stop pushing the pub to the brink of extinction and take measures – including cuts to VAT, on-trade duty, and energy bills – to reverse the industry’s decline.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Innis & Gunn founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp has called on the government to stop pushing the pub to the brink of extinction and take measures – including cuts to VAT, on-trade duty, and energy bills – to reverse the industry’s decline.
Aberdein Considine LLP has moved to strengthen its corporate offering in the central belt with the key appointment of Stewart Gordon as partner in the firm’s Edinburgh office.
Aberdein Considine appoints M&A expert Stewart Gordon to Edinburgh office
Aberdein Considine LLP has moved to strengthen its corporate offering in the central belt with the key appointment of Stewart Gordon as partner in the firm’s Edinburgh office.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Aberdein Considine LLP has moved to strengthen its corporate offering in the central belt with the key appointment of Stewart Gordon as partner in the firm’s Edinburgh office.
Geoff Jacobs and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Trojan Energy Limited on 9 February 2026 and immediately implemented a sale of the business and assets via a pre-pack process to Urban EV Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of Connected Kerb Limited.
Interpath secures sale of Trojan Energy’s business and assets via pre-pack sale to subsidiary of Connected Kerb
Geoff Jacobs and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Trojan Energy Limited on 9 February 2026 and immediately implemented a sale of the business and assets via a pre-pack process to Urban EV Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of Connected Kerb Limited.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Geoff Jacobs and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Trojan Energy Limited on 9 February 2026 and immediately implemented a sale of the business and assets via a pre-pack process to Urban EV Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of Connected Kerb Limited.
Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stewart Pennington as head of Edinburgh office, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in the capital.
Johnston Carmichael names Stewart Pennington head of Edinburgh office
Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stewart Pennington as head of Edinburgh office, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in the capital.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stewart Pennington as head of Edinburgh office, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in the capital.
The Scottish distilling industry is facing a deepening crisis as new data from financial advisory and restructuring firm BTG has revealed that 19% of Scotland’s distilleries are now in financial distress.
One in five Scottish distilleries under threat amid global export slump
The Scottish distilling industry is facing a deepening crisis as new data from financial advisory and restructuring firm BTG has revealed that 19% of Scotland’s distilleries are now in financial distress.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
The Scottish distilling industry is facing a deepening crisis as new data from financial advisory and restructuring firm BTG has revealed that 19% of Scotland’s distilleries are now in financial distress.
An Inverclyde start-up supported by Business Gateway has successfully brought an innovative new product to market, designed to restore dignity and comfort during personal care.
Inverclyde start-up brings innovative Care Cape to market
An Inverclyde start-up supported by Business Gateway has successfully brought an innovative new product to market, designed to restore dignity and comfort during personal care.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:27 AM
An Inverclyde start-up supported by Business Gateway has successfully brought an innovative new product to market, designed to restore dignity and comfort during personal care.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a master’s programme, offering a streamlined and globally accessible route to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA).
ICAS and Heriot-Watt University launch global degree to accelerate accountancy careers
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a master’s programme, offering a streamlined and globally accessible route to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA).
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February 10, 2026 at 8:49 AM
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a master’s programme, offering a streamlined and globally accessible route to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA).
Maven Capital Partners has strengthened its Scottish presence with the appointment of Nicola Holloway and Andrew Leslie as portfolio directors.
Maven strengthens Scottish team with two new portfolio directors
Maven Capital Partners has strengthened its Scottish presence with the appointment of Nicola Holloway and Andrew Leslie as portfolio directors.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Maven Capital Partners has strengthened its Scottish presence with the appointment of Nicola Holloway and Andrew Leslie as portfolio directors.
Scotland-founded AAB and Kreston Reeves have announced a deal that propels the combined business beyond the £200 million annual revenue threshold.
AAB and Kreston Reeves tie-up to create £200m professional services powerhouse
Scotland-founded AAB and Kreston Reeves have announced a deal that propels the combined business beyond the £200 million annual revenue threshold.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Scotland-founded AAB and Kreston Reeves have announced a deal that propels the combined business beyond the £200 million annual revenue threshold.