Finance

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Ian McConnell: Does SNP face impossible task as Scottish Budget looms?
This might feel at times like an impossible task for the SNP

L-R: Mark Houston, Claire Forrest, Jenny Junnier, Lynne Walker, Martin Osler, Lesley Hopwood, Max Chassels

L-R: Mark Houston, Claire Forrest, Jenny Junnier, Lynne Walker, Martin Osler, Lesley Hopwood, Max Chassels

Scottish accountancy firm appoints four new partners amid 65 promotions

Historic Scottish furniture firm for sale

Historic Scottish furniture firm for sale

Historic Scottish furniture firm for sale after a century in business

Liz Copland and Derek McNab

Liz Copland and Derek McNab

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One of biggest players in its sector in Scotland formed by major merger deal

L-R: Andrew Tweedie - chief financial officer, Jamie Tosh – managing director of Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction, Bob McAlpine - chairman and David Crawford – managing director of Deeside Timberframe

L-R: Andrew Tweedie - chief financial officer, Jamie Tosh – managing director of Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction, Bob McAlpine - chairman and David Crawford – managing director of Deeside Timberframe

Aberdeenshire housebuilder declares it has 'weathered storm'

Business confidence fell much more sharply in Scotland than in the UK as a whole

Business confidence fell much more sharply in Scotland than in the UK as a whole

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Scottish business confidence tumbles

Iain Duncan Smith in Easterhouse in 2002, taken by Martin Shields

Iain Duncan Smith in Easterhouse in 2002, taken by Martin Shields

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Fraser Nelson: Why aren't we solving the 'Glasgow effect' of ingrained poverty?

The development is set to take a major step forward

The development is set to take a major step forward

Business Week 📈

Plan for 7,000 new homes on edge of Scottish city to get green light

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged by GMB Scotland to fund the shortfall left by the increase to national insurance contributions. (Image: PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged by GMB Scotland to fund the shortfall left by the increase to national insurance contributions. (Image: PA)

National Insurance

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GMB: Reeves must fund national insurance hike facing Scotland's public sector

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: New SNP law has ‘forced investors to turn away from Scotland’

Bank put on market for sale

Bank put on market for sale

Landmark bank building in Scottish town centre goes on market

Veteran Scottish banker to retire from head of UK bank after 45-year career

Mark Reynier during his time at Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay.

Mark Reynier during his time at Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay.

Former Bruichladdich chief calls in receivers at Irish distillery

Daniel Cormack and Jia MacKenzie, GEG Capital

Daniel Cormack and Jia MacKenzie, GEG Capital

Inverness firm unveils two latest acquisitions

A completely passive approach to investment is unlikely to result in optimal performance, David Thomson writes

A completely passive approach to investment is unlikely to result in optimal performance, David Thomson writes

David Thomson: A rallying cry for investors in a world of noise

Rates relief tops the wish list for Scottish business ahead of next week's budget

Rates relief tops the wish list for Scottish business ahead of next week's budget

Business Insight

Scottish Budget

What does business want for Christmas in next week's Scottish budget?

The landmark site is going to auction

The landmark site is going to auction

Business Briefing 📈

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Landmark former city centre student union to be sold at auction

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Ian McConnell: Will this SNP government ever be able to please business?

Direct Line is a major employer in Glasgow

Direct Line is a major employer in Glasgow

Latest twist in Direct Line drama fuels major move as City ponders what next

The distillery is to open next year

The distillery is to open next year

New whisky distillery and visitor centre to open in Scottish glen

It comes after the secured a £3.3 million loan

It comes after the secured a £3.3 million loan

Scottish financial services firm to acquire English company with £3.3m bank loan

Nicky Deasy (left), Ross McDermid, Fiona Marshall and Jill Arnold

Nicky Deasy (left), Ross McDermid, Fiona Marshall and Jill Arnold

Scottish vet technology to save global dairy industry billions

First steel is cut

First steel is cut

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Work starts on new ship at historic Scottish shipyard

Macfarlane Group employs more than 1,000 people at 40 sites

Macfarlane Group employs more than 1,000 people at 40 sites

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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Glasgow firm reveals cost of Reeves' Budget moves

Family sells dental practice founded 163 years ago

Family sells dental practice founded 163 years ago

Business Briefing 📈

Family sells Scottish dental practice founded 163 years ago

Shares in the Direct Line have soared on the London Stock Exchange.

Shares in the Direct Line have soared on the London Stock Exchange.

Insurer's value surges by nearly £900m amid blockbuster bid drama

The premises are for sale

The premises are for sale

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'Difficult decision' as family to sell village furniture firm after 100 years

The hotel is on the market for sale

The hotel is on the market for sale

Scottish country house hotel in 17th century mansion goes on market

Sulmara provides offshore inspection services for companies around the world

Sulmara provides offshore inspection services for companies around the world

£15m 'vote of confidence' for expanding Glasgow firm

The spirit will be observed at Glen Garioch Distillery

The spirit will be observed at Glen Garioch Distillery

World's first hydrogen-distilled spirit maturing in Aberdeenshire

Holyrood on Thursday debated the general principles of the Housing (Scotland) Bill – legislation

Holyrood on Thursday debated the general principles of the Housing (Scotland) Bill – legislation

Rent controls plan will be further detailed ‘at earliest opportunity’ – minister

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

Scottish Government

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Scottish services could be ‘short-changed’ by £400 million - Swinney

The insurer is a major employer in Glasgow

The insurer is a major employer in Glasgow

Insurer which is major Glasgow employer rejects bid approach

Two new destinations launched by airline giant

Two new destinations launched by airline giant

Airline giant launches two new destinations from Scottish airport

Fleet of cranes arrive to build green energy port

Fleet of cranes arrive to build green energy port

Business Briefing 📈

Fleet of cranes deployed to help build new green Scottish energy port

The building is located on George Square

The building is located on George Square

'Top class' offices launched in landmark Glasgow building

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Festival-goers and tourists keep city tour buses busy as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe gets under way, on August 3, 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Billed as the biggest arts festival in the world, the Fringe hosts tens of

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 03: Festival-goers and tourists keep city tour buses busy as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe gets under way, on August 3, 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Billed as the biggest arts festival in the world, the Fringe hosts tens of

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Major industry 'lacks trust' in Scottish Government, report reveals

7,000 new homes recommended for approval

7,000 new homes recommended for approval

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7,000 new homes in city's biggest project 'in modern times' recommended for approval

The Great Western Hotel in Oban was sold

The Great Western Hotel in Oban was sold

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Sales of Scottish hotels in 'popular locations' across the country soar

Mike Grieve, owner, Sub Club

Mike Grieve, owner, Sub Club

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Glasgow nightlife chief spearheads new city revival campaign

Ross Geddes, founder, Finnieston Clothing

Ross Geddes, founder, Finnieston Clothing

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Glasgow fashion retailer 'honoured' by Harris Tweed tie-up

STV headquarters, Glasgow

STV headquarters, Glasgow

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Smiles all round as new STV boss gets off to a flier

The restaurant and bar are on the market

The restaurant and bar are on the market

‘Long-established’ bar and restaurant in Scottish city goes on market

The new venue opens this week

The new venue opens this week

Business Briefing 📈

‘Centrepiece’ hotel venue to open after £2 million revamp

The market could be set for a rebound

The market could be set for a rebound

Property expert predicts spring bounce-back for Scottish housing market

The Scottish city is behind only London

The Scottish city is behind only London

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Scottish city now behind only London for foreign investment attractiveness

Perthshire 'site of historical significance' comes on to market

The cafe is on the market

The cafe is on the market

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Award-winning café on 'immensely popular' Scottish tourist route goes on market

The subprime mortgage crisis that originated in the US pushed the global financial system to the brink of collapse

The subprime mortgage crisis that originated in the US pushed the global financial system to the brink of collapse

Business Voices

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Beware the butterfly as BNPL moves into a new phase of financing

Braehead Shopping Centre

Braehead Shopping Centre

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Major Scottish industry issues plea for help as sales 'flatline'

Kingfisher downgraded its annual pre-tax profit expectations to between £510 million and £540m after posting worse-than-expected quarterly sales

Kingfisher downgraded its annual pre-tax profit expectations to between £510 million and £540m after posting worse-than-expected quarterly sales

B&Q owner Kingfisher narrows profit forecast amid flat sales and Budget uncertainty

Siblings and Kingsbarns' leaders Isabella and William Wemyss

Siblings and Kingsbarns' leaders Isabella and William Wemyss

'Once in a lifetime': Fife distillery toasts milestone anniversary

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Your stock market update: Nervousness around UK business

The new hub will be in Scotland

The new hub will be in Scotland

Business Briefing 📈

'Ringing endorsement' as US robotics and AI pioneer opens global base in Scotland