Business

OVER 21,500 new companies have been incorporated in Scotland since the beginning of 2025, according to a new startup index.  This represents an increase of 17.9% compared to the second...

THE vice chancellor and principal of The University of Edinburgh, Peter Mathieson, has been paid out £881,789 in salary and expenses in just two years.  Figures obtained by the Daily...

SCOTTISH law firm Brodies has reported its 15th consecutive year of growth, with revenue rising to £126.7m for the financial year ending 30 April 2025. This marks an 11% increase...

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...