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Slater frustrated UK deposit return scheme could face two-year delay
UK Government suggests that a 2027 deadline for the UK-wide recycling initiative is 'more likely'
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Loganair reports second straight year of profits
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Latest financial figures see profit nearly doubling year-on-year
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Overdue invoices in Scotland hit a 16-month high
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Scotland was one of only two places in the UK that saw an annual increase
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Bank of England warns the UK still faces growing risks from weaknesses in the global financial system and rising political tensions
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Executive recruitment firm names new chair
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Renewable electricity capacity grew 10% in 2023 - but energy generation slipped
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Latest statistics show 15.3 GW of renewable electricity capacity in 2023, compared to 13.9 GW in 2022
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Techscaler start-ups attracted £52 million investment last year
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The support programme's first annual report revealed that it now has nearly 2,500 members
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Calls to cyber crime helpline more than double in a year
Scottish Government
The new Fraud Triage Hub worked on cases worth £26m in fraudulently obtained money over the past year
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Quiz's founder and chief executive steps down
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Current chief commercial officer moves into the top job to implement the planned turnaround strategy
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Dunkeld House Hotel appoints new general manager
Hospitality
The experienced hotelier returns to the property where he learned the trade, and met his wife
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Highland Spring invests £10 million at Blackford site
Food & Drink
The money has been spent on extra capacity and new technology to help launch a new product range
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Procast secures £16 million West Lothian Council contract
West Lothian Council
Retrofitting firm opens new depot in Livingston to house site management teams and materials
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Companies must be able to attract both boomers and alphas
Recruitment
CIPD conference panel sessions discuss how employers can offer incentives that work for all age demographics
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Earlier intervention can inspire tomorrow’s whisky experts and change the sector’s gender bias
Whisky
A female distillery manager argues more role models are required if diversity is going to take hold in the industry
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Maximising public investment for private sector growth
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Insider gets the inside track on how Scottish Enterprise leverages its funding allocation to back early-stage growth
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Mapped: All the bank branches set to close this year
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Use our interactive tracker to see how your local banking provision will be affected
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What can employers learn from the Post Office scandal?
Post Office
The boss of an HR firm discusses the impact that the ITV drama about the scandal has had on his industry
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Innovation knows no boundaries – and nor should our support for start-ups
Start-ups
The head of Scotland’s launch platform for university entrepreneurs calls for a profound reimagining of collaboration
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Beyond salary: navigating the new dynamics of flexible working
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We want to invest, but can't take the risk - Stephen Leckie
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Scottish Enterprise
Thinking international is key to making a success of Scotland's energy transition
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Scottish financial sector faces up to energy transition risks
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The anatomy of a deal - from inception to completion
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Why are so many Scottish companies being bought by overseas interests - and does it matter?
Bank of Scotland
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Scottish microbiology company becomes employee-owned
SMEs
The EDC Group also sells to an employee ownership trust
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Glasgow city centre 10pm parking restriction plan put on hold
Glasgow City Council
No changes on pay and display hours will take effect until 2025 at the earliest
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STV journalists walk out in bid for 6% pay rise
Industrial action
Broadcaster claims an above inflation pay increase is 'unrealistic and unaffordable'
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Scotland’s finances 'more at risk' from oil and gas market than rest of UK
North Sea oil
Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis suggests that sector volatility is likely to hit harder north of the border
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Knight Frank secures new office in Aberdeen
Commercial property
Meanwhile, RSM also takes up a larger space in the city
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Scottish economy 'slowly recovering' in line with expectations
Fraser of Allander Institute
Growth forecast remains unchanged at 0.6% in 2024, 1.1% in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026
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Rather than chasing money, we must focus on evolving the Scottish tech ecosystem
Investment
An investment event leader makes the case for nurturing the network that can support Scottish scale-up success
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Does quantum investment always equal growth?
Science & Technology
The boss of one of Scotland's foremost quantum technology firms explains the inherent potential
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How does Stewart Milne's collapse affect the Scottish housing market?
House building
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Scottish dentist dealmaking shows no signs of stopping
Investment
Several acquisitive groups have taken advantage of the pandemic and NHS dentistry changes to snap up smaller practices
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My career in hospitality: Witchery and Prestonfield House owner James Thomson
Hospitality
The Edinburgh entrepreneur recounts the highs and lows of running some of the capital's best-loved restaurants and hotels
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Why the culture sector's subsidy or bust approach must change
Arts
Culture & Business Scotland's leader argues for a more sustainable strategy to reduce reliance on government grants
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Scottish financial services' hidden US giants grow larger
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Insider analyses why foreign institutions find Edinburgh and Glasgow such attractive places to base their tech-focused teams
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How to solve Scotland's renewable energy grid capacity problem
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The nation's net zero pursuit is being slowed by antiquated grid infrastructure designed for fossil fuels
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Political portfolio: Richard Lochhead
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Caledonian hotel gets rebrand and refurbishment
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A £35m investment will refurbish and extend the hotel, expanding its to more than 300 rooms by early 2026
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Clockwork Removals makes senior appointments
Appointments
A new managing director and finance director promoted by the Edinburgh-based business
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Cashflow declines as high costs hammer Scottish businesses
Scottish Chambers of Commerce
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce survey also showed recruitment and investment challenges across the economy
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VisitScotland to close information centres and take ‘digital-first’ approach
Visit Scotland
A total of 170 staff will be affected – but no compulsory redundancies are expected
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Ministers able to create rent control areas under Housing Bill proposals
Scottish Government
The legislation places a duty on councils to carry out assessments on the state of the private rented sector
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Odfjell Technology relocates headquarters
Aberdeen
Its warehouse, yard and workshops will remain in Altens, while the head office moves to Kingswells
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Insider profiles one of Scotland's most prominent fintech leaders, finding out what got him to this point and what's up next
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In profile: Myrtle Dawes, chief executive of the Net Zero Technology Centre
North Sea oil
A pioneering oil engineer on how Scotland can lead the transition to renewable alternatives
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To scale up, we must also scale deep
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Renewables
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'We're not done yet' - Insider speaks to AAB chief executive Graeme Allan
Accountancy
The rapidly-expanding group's boss reveals plans to scale up its private equity backing for the next phase of growth
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From talk to transformation: unleashing the potential of AI
Science & Technology
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As rare whisky prices rise, so do scams and schemes
Whisky
Increasing popularity of mobile investing capitalised upon by those offering ownership in casks and bottles
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Property
Mapped: Scottish house price rises by postcode
Edinburgh is the most expensive place to buy a home in Scotland, while values are shooting up in the Western Isles
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Appointments
Hospitality
Dunkeld House Hotel appoints new general manager
The experienced hotelier returns to the property where he learned the trade, and met his wife
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Executive recruitment firm names new chair
Recruitment
Edinburgh-based business forges ahead with growth plans after the sale of its energy practice in Aberdeen
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Clockwork Removals makes senior appointments
Appointments
A new managing director and finance director promoted by the Edinburgh-based business
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Scottish Tourism Alliance announces new chair
Scottish tourism industry
Position made vacant by Stephen Leckie's move to chair VisitScotland
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NorDan UK appoints new managing director
Livingston
Livingston-based business promotes commercial director to the top job
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New Metro could set Glasgow on a net zero track
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Resilent Forth Valley advancing on many fronts
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Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership is set to awaken Scotland's 'sleeping giant'
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Forecasts & Results
Loganair
Loganair reports second straight year of profits
Latest financial figures see profit nearly doubling year-on-year
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Quiz's founder and chief executive steps down
Quiz
Current chief commercial officer moves into the top job to implement the planned turnaround strategy
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Ithaca Energy eyes deal with Eni
North Sea oil
A one-month exclusivity agreement has started, where the two energy companies will do due diligence
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Artisanal Spirits Company reports 8% revenue rise
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Wood stems losses with growth in sustainable solutions
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Aberdeen-headquartered engineering group upgrades its medium-term outlook, with 'significant free cash-flow' by 2025
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Slater frustrated UK deposit return scheme could face two-year delay
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Retrofitting firm opens new depot in Livingston to house site management teams and materials
Scottish businesses brace for R&D tax credit shake-up
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The merged scheme is set to roll out from the start of April
Dunkeld House Hotel appoints new general manager
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The experienced hotelier returns to the property where he learned the trade, and met his wife
Calls to cyber crime helpline more than double in a year
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