Scottish business leaders urge Chancellor to focus on growth
A deeply anxious Scottish business community is calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take bold action in next week’s Budget to stimulate the UK’s floundering economy.It comes as the...
Souter urges more risk-taking as fund hits £750m
Leading Scottish entrepreneur Brian Souter — who was co-founder and CEO of Stagecoach, the global FTSE 250 plc — believes risk-adverse attitudes in business and wider society are holding back...
Businesses must help shape new powers to drive regional growth
Scotland’s regions are diverse, with distinct (as well as shared) strengths and challenges. Yet, in terms of governance, Scotland is one of the most centralised countries in Europe.Over the last...
Inflation hit by summer getaway costs
Mixed signals on economy but families suffer as holiday airfares see 30 per cent jump A complex, and at times contradictory, picture has emerged from recent economic data. Inflationary pressures...
EY’s study reveals importance of preparing for a vital sale
EY has published this year’s Private Equity Exit Readiness study, offering deep insights into how private equity (PE) firms are preparing for exits in today’s uncertain economic environment. The study, based...
Homes for Scotland launch housing emergency campaign
Homes group calls for issue to take top priority in next Holyrood election The Herculean efforts to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency have moved up a gear with a major national...
Cruise ship operators fear port levies will scupper success
International visitors arriving in Scotland on cruise ships remain a vibrant aspect of the tourism economy. But the industry is warning that this success story will be damaged by cruise...
Redundancy warning as Baillie Gifford adapts to changing markets
Edinburgh’s investment powerhouse, Baillie Gifford – which manages £200bn – is responding to changing global markets conditions by repositioning some of its 1,600 international staff, which will lead to the...
Morton is first CEO of Angel Capital Scotland
Margaret Morton has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive of Angel Capital Scotland, the newly established successor body to LINC Scotland.Morton’s appointment signals a new chapter for Scotland’s business...
Craneware agrees to £75m refinance package
Craneware – a leader in healthcare financial performance solutions – has refinanced its balance sheet with £75m banking facilities allowing it to press on with its plan for growth.The Edinburgh-headquartered...