Business

THE University and College Union (UCU) have stated that University of Edinburgh  management is planning to spend more money on capital expenditure this year and next year compared to the...

A FEMALE-FOUNDED wave energy company has secured £531,000 funding to help scale development of new clean technology. Aberdeen-based Zoex’s funding includes investment from Equity Gap, The University of Strathclyde and...

A MAJORITY of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland favour a return to the office as over 80% believe the viability of their business is at risk over the...

In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining healthy cash flow is crucial for companies of all sizes. For many UK businesses, invoice finance has emerged as a vital solution to bridge...

INSOLVENCY-RELATED activity in Scotland hit a 29-month high in May 2025, according to new research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by...

RECENT studies show companies violate environmental regulations when financial managers are overconfident. These environmental violations harm the company’s long-term performance, particularly in terms of its credit ratings. Credit ratings evaluate...

THE City of Edinburgh Council is currently redeveloping its approach to local economies – and is asking third sector organisations for help.  A new plan is being made for the...

FOLLOWING a public meeting discussing proposed cuts to Edinburgh’s third sector, decisions have been pushed back from June to August this year.  Members of the Thrive Collective, councillors, Edinburgh locals,...

A NEW Seabird Resilience Fund has been announced by the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) to help safeguard the future of Scotland’s seabirds. The £1.6m investment, funded by voluntary...

A SCOTS tech business has successfully secured a £500,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland. Obtained via fund manager The FSE Group, the funding will enable...