3 h. ago Car financing firm to hire 50 new workers for Scottish headquarters

“We are growing quickly and investing in the people and systems that underpin our success” – Alastair Grier, CEO

Economics

14 h. ago Edinburgh’s Tom Riley turns passion for digital into new car finance claims platform

Growing up in Edinburgh, Tom Riley spent much of his teenage years in an unusual way. While others were busy with school and sports, Tom was upstairs in his parents’ house, teaching himself how to build websites. Not just build them — but rank them, rent them out, and turn them into thriving little businesses.

Politics

3 d. ago Major rally and march to be held by workers striking at prestigious Scottish university over 700 job cuts

The march and rally is the latest step in industrial action surrounding Dundee University

Events

3 d. ago Scots nursery worker told mum tot 'does her head in' in shocking outburst

Elizabeth Scott was reported to the SSSC and investigated.

Events

4 d. ago US trade war will hurt UK growth, Bank of England governor warns; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsACEA’s latest European car sales report shows a continued decline in demand for fossil fuel-powered vehicles.While new battery-electric car sales grew by 23.9% in the first three months of 2025, to 412,997 units, petrol car registrations saw a significant decline of 20.6%, with all major markets showing decreases. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Creepy Edinburgh Superdrug worker stalked colleague after 'love at first sight' meeting

Luigi Clavo worked as a sales assistant alongside the colleague and believed it was "love at first sight".

Events

7 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to strike over pay dispute

Members of the Unison union will begin 48 hours of strike action at midnight on Tuesday.

Economics

7 d. ago Scottish Water staff to walk out on two day strike in dispute with bosses at publicly

Unison said the pay offer from Scottish Water failed to compensate workers for a decade of real-term pay cuts.

Events

1 week ago Scottish steel workers 'deserve answers' amid uncertainty over future of Lanarkshire mills

EXCLUSIVE: Labour said the SNP Government had taken a "vow of silence" over the future of Scotland's remaining steel industry.

Politics

1 week ago Scotland’s hidden toilet tax revealed: How much your bathroom breaks are worth (and what they're paying for!)

How much is your toilet time really worth? Scottish workers are making the most of their bathroom breaks, literally.

Economics

2 w. ago My courtesy car almost killed me: Motorist accuses hire firm of playing 'Russian roulette' with his life after he was given SUV with dodgy brakes and failing safety systems

Public relations manager Paul Smith was given a sleek Cupra Formentor sports SUV by corporate fleet firm Auxillis while he waited for his Audi Q2 to be fixed following a crash last month.

Events

2 w. ago Probe after two railway workers struck by wagon near Port Glasgow station

An accident investigation has been launched following the incident on March 15.

Politics

2 w. ago Glasgow care home worker recognised in Scottish parliament for his approach to elderly music therapy

A care home worker in Pollokshields is being recognised for his work with elderly residents and the positive impact music can have by Annie Wells MSP.

Politics

3 w. ago Famous names sign letter urging Culture Secretary to save River City jobs

The letter warned of a risk that Scottish entertainment workers will have to leave the country to find work.

Society

3 w. ago NHS worker murdered wife weeks after domestic abuse case dropped

Kasikai Chinyanga brutally murdered Veronica Chinyanga in Broxburn last June.

Events

3 w. ago Some drivers who park car on driveway at risk of extra £128 cost from this week

The findings, calculated by Carmoola, a digital car finance lender, follow the energy regulator's price cap increase and Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring statement

Economics

3 w. ago Car finance ruling over 'secret' commission that could trigger thousands in compensation payments for motorists 'goes too far', watchdog tells Supreme Court

Moneylenders FirstRand Bank and Close Brothers are challenging a ruling that could see millions of motorists receiving money back because they weren't told dealerships would be paid commission.

Events

3 w. ago FCA says UK Court of Appeal car finance ruling went ‘too far’

Financial regulator’s submission to Supreme Court comes at start of pivotal three-day hearing

Events

3 w. ago Drivers urged to put a claim in now as you could be entitled to hefty payment

Motorists could be owed serious cash after a court ruling deemed hidden commission payments to car dealers unlawful. But the car finance sector is fighting back on the verdict

Politics

4 w. ago Millions of UK motorists could get compensation as Supreme Court hears landmark case in loan finance scandal

The Supreme Court will this week hear a landmark case into the car loan finance scandal that could result in billions of pounds in compensation for affected drivers

Economics