7 h. ago Hundreds of jobs lost as major Scots firm axes FIVE sites across Scotland

HUNDREDS of jobs have been lost as a major firm axes FIVE sites across Scotland. The UK's largest timber company fell into administration at the end of November. National Timber Group operates companies including Rembrand, Scotia Roofing and Forfar-based Orchard Timber Products. The distribution and processing business had 25 locations across Scotland. It shut down...

Politics

12 h. ago National Timber Group: Timber firm axes five more Scottish sites as total job losses pass 200

The number of redundancies in Scotland has risen to more than 200.

Economics

17 h. ago ‘Dozens’ of Scots manufacturing workers face redundancy as company confirms job losses

DOZENS of skilled workers at a Scots manufacturing firm are facing redundancy after the company confirmed a global restructuring. Up to 30 roles at Convergix Automation Solutions in Arbroath, Angus, are understood to be at risk after Christmas. Bosses say they’re “realigning” with market conditions and are considering redundancies at the Elliot Industrial Estate that...

Economics

4 d. ago Rob Cross fires Luke Littler a firm World Darts Championship warning as he dedicates win to unwell Scots boss

The 2018 World Champion isn't scared of The Nuke having beaten Phil Taylor on the Ally Pally stage

Events

4 d. ago Scottish law firm with 200 staff hails ‘real momentum’ as revenue jumps to £15.6 million

“Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and this year we have strengthened our teams across the firm” – Victoria Leslie, joint managing partner

Economics

6 d. ago Scottish firm whose tech promises ‘happier, healthier pets’ gets £2.7 million growth injection

“The opportunity to deploy our diagnostic platform globally through our partner laboratories is taking shape” – Eve Hanks, chief executive and founder

Economics

8 d. ago Bank of England puts hundreds of jobs at risk in £45m cost savings drive as it looks to update its tech infrastructure

The Bank, led by governor Andrew Bailey (pictured) has written to the majority of its 5,700 employees inviting them to apply for voluntary layoffs.

Economics

2 w. ago Scottish firm ‘uniquely positioned’ to tap into AI secures significant growth funding

“The business has already demonstrated impressive momentum and scale” – Richard Shaw, GCP

Economics

2 w. ago National Timber Group: 169 jobs axed and six Scotland branches shut as firm goes into administration

Six company sites have closed with immediate redundancies after National Timber Group went into administration

Politics

2 w. ago Hundreds of Scots lose jobs weeks before Christmas as major timber firm closes

The UK's largest timber firm entered administration and has announced six Scottish branches are being shuttered with immediate effect.

Politics

3 w. ago Dear Green Coffee: Glasgow firm’s new roastery gives more Scots taste of speciality bean culture

“It finally gives us the space to further invest in our coffee programme” – Lisa Lawson, founder

Politics

3 w. ago Rules on firm ownership leave Scotland ‘out of step’, prominent lawyers argue

The Law Society of Scotland, which regulates the profession, has been accused of delaying the changes through inertia

Politics

3 w. ago Kate Forbes to hold summit as Scots chemical plant closure puts hundreds of jobs at risk

American energy giant ExxonMobil announced on Tuesday its intention to walk away from the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran after 40 years.

Politics

3 w. ago Inside the Scottish factory which has made 100s of unique objects for the Winter Olympics

A SCOTS firm will play a part at next year’s Winter Olympics — after shaping 60million-year-old granite blocks into curling stones. Kays Scotland workers spent months handcrafting 164 rocks to be used at the sporting spectacle in northern Italy. The stones were quarried from the tiny island of Ailsa Craig then shaped at the 174-year-old...

Politics

3 w. ago Coffee chain with 70 sites to axe 'UK's best free coffee' subscription service

The firm's scheme had allowed subscribers to get up to five coffees a day

Politics

3 w. ago Gregor Townsend 'totally committed' to Scotland job as head coach stands firm in face of scrutiny

Boss quizzed on future after Argentina capitulation

Politics

3 w. ago Landmark deal could help bring hundreds of Red Arrows assembly jobs to Ayrshire

The GMB Union has signed a landmark deal with Aeralis – the company set to build next generation of Red Arrows – to create 4,000 aerospace jobs.

Economics

3 w. ago Three people charged over mishandling of cremated remains at Scots funeral firm

Police Scotland launched Operation Koine to investigate A Milne Funeral Directors and, with support from North Wales colleagues, have now charged three people over funeral plan fraud.

Politics

3 w. ago Gordon & MacPhail: Historic Speyside whisky firm delivers pre

“It remains a challenging and turbulent market but there are opportunities to invest and get our offering right at the top end” – Mark Geary, chief executive

Politics

4 w. ago Homeware giant Søstrene Grene confirms new Scots store to open on Black Friday

It will mark the Scandinavian firm's first store in Inverness and eighth in Scotland overall.

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