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Care boss calls out Scottish council ‘blatant hypocrisy’ over new fees
Renaissance Care chair argues against 'double standards' of local authorities being paid more than the independent sector
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Caltech spends £1 million on new headquarters
Commercial property
A new lift showroom and training centre are planned, as the business seeks to hit its £6m turnover target
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North east agricultural machinery business enters administration
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24 immediate redundancies, with a further 17 staff retained to help sell company assets
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An extra £58 billion funding for grid needed - report
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The Electricity System Operator calls for 'swift and coordinated' action to avoid jeopardising the UK's climate targets
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AssetCo reports losses during 'exceptionally difficult year' for sector
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Chairman comments that the uncertain economic and political backdrop continues to weigh on financial markets
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Aberdeen's Talisman House sold for £8.2 million
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Repsol Sinopec Resources' UK headquarters acquired by the firm behind Quorum Park and Edinburgh Green
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Lindsays announces new chair
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New promotion will take over from the retiring eight-year incumbent at the end of this month
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FOR:EV installs charging sites at Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Toolstation
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FOR:EV is rolling out its rapid charging stations at four further retail locations across Scotland.
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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
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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
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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 financial sector faces up to energy transition risks
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Why are so many Scottish companies being bought by overseas interests - and does it matter?
Bank of Scotland
Insider investigates a recent trend to assess the potential impact on jobs, support services and national pride
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Forth Ports submits plans for new Leith development
Property
The proposals include 337 new homes and approximately 244 sq m of commercial space
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Ferry set to serve Inner Hebrides launches on Turkish waters
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The vesselIt is scheduled for October this year, providing a 40% increase in capacity on the Islay routes
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Staffscanner set to add 80 new jobs after securing funding
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A grant of almost £1m should help the Glasgow-based health recruitment platform expand
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Scottish financial services leaders ‘quite confident’ about growth
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Many are also distinctly negative about the UK economy, however
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‘Bold’ bus reform plans for west of Scotland approved
Transport
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport is urging people to respond to its consultation
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Tax relief extended at green freeports
Freeport
Deal reached between Scottish and UK governments
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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
Renewables
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
Insider meets the government minister responsible for small business, innovation, tourism and trade - among other things
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‘Critical’ that farmers be told more about plans for agriculture
Agriculture
Holyrood committee backs general principles of upcoming Agriculture & Rural Communities Bill
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James Hutton Institute workers plan to vote for industrial action
Industrial action
Institute admits that cost pressures mean a reduction in staff numbers is probable
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Scotland's most-visited attractions revealed
Scottish tourism industry
The latest figures show a 19% national rise in visits year-on-year, but this was still 11% down on pre-pandemic 2019
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AG Barr distribution reorganisation sees 195 jobs cut
AG Barr
All the planned job losses and site closures are in England
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£15 million plans to turn Clyde rotunda into events hub
Commercial property
The proposals - which still need planning consent - could create around 60 new jobs
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Scottish Mortgage launches £1 billion share buyback plan
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Over the last two years, the investment trust has bought back approximately £353m of its shares
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In profile: Myrtle Dawes, chief executive of the Net Zero Technology Centre
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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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The Scottish Government's chief entrepreneur makes the case for two different kinds of scaling business
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The chief executive of Nova Innovation lays out funding and IPO plans, while making a plea to politicians for more sector support
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'We're not done yet' - Insider speaks to AAB chief executive Graeme Allan
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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
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Data expert argues that a balance must be struck by new regulations in order to realise the technology's potential
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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
Diageo
Diageo names new chair
Former Civil Service boss and current SSE chair will take over when the incumbent retires next February
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Lindsays announces new chair
Law
New promotion will take over from the retiring eight-year incumbent at the end of this month
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Kimpton Blythswood Square and voco Grand Central get new manager
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The newly-created position takes responsibility for IHG's two Glasgow city centre hotels
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Gillespie Macandrew appoints new partner
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11 more staff promoted across various specialist divisions
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Chair of north east food firm steps down
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After 17 years in the role, he will now become a non-executive director
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Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership is set to awaken Scotland's 'sleeping giant'
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Forecasts & Results
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AssetCo reports losses during 'exceptionally difficult year' for sector
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Scotia Homes profit falls during 'most difficult period in 15 years'
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While turnover was up by almost a third, falling completions and economic headwinds weigh on the balance sheet
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BP paid its CEO £8m last year and clawed back £3m from old boss Looney
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Cashel Travel reports record profits
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Pandemic recovery complete, with debts paid off and staff numbers rising
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Reach sees ‘clear path forward’ after updates on legal issues and pension costs
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Updated plans for St Andrews New Picture House unveiled
A company backed by Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods is set to submit its planning application to the local council soon
An extra £58 billion funding for grid needed - report
Energy
The Electricity System Operator calls for 'swift and coordinated' action to avoid jeopardising the UK's climate targets
BTO merges with Carruthers Gemmill
Law
The fifth generation of the Gemmill family will join the law firm's Glasgow office as a consultant
Care boss calls out Scottish council ‘blatant hypocrisy’ over new fees
Health and wellbeing
Renaissance Care chair argues against 'double standards' of local authorities being paid more than the independent sector
Diageo names new chair
Diageo
Former Civil Service boss and current SSE chair will take over when the incumbent retires next February
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Bankruptcy
North east agricultural machinery business enters administration
24 immediate redundancies, with a further 17 staff retained to help sell company assets
Lindsays announces new chair
Law
New promotion will take over from the retiring eight-year incumbent at the end of this month
Caltech spends £1 million on new headquarters
Commercial property
A new lift showroom and training centre are planned, as the business seeks to hit its £6m turnover target
Aberdeen's Talisman House sold for £8.2 million
Commercial property
Repsol Sinopec Resources' UK headquarters acquired by the firm behind Quorum Park and Edinburgh Green
FOR:EV installs charging sites at Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Toolstation
Environment
FOR:EV is rolling out its rapid charging stations at four further retail locations across Scotland.
St Andrews
Updated plans for St Andrews New Picture House unveiled
A company backed by Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods is set to submit its planning application to the local council soon
An extra £58 billion funding for grid needed - report
Energy
The Electricity System Operator calls for 'swift and coordinated' action to avoid jeopardising the UK's climate targets
BTO merges with Carruthers Gemmill
Law
The fifth generation of the Gemmill family will join the law firm's Glasgow office as a consultant
Care boss calls out Scottish council ‘blatant hypocrisy’ over new fees
Health and wellbeing
Renaissance Care chair argues against 'double standards' of local authorities being paid more than the independent sector
Diageo names new chair
Diageo
Former Civil Service boss and current SSE chair will take over when the incumbent retires next February