4 d. ago Scots firms named and shamed for dodging tax fined almost £600k

An Edinburgh construction business, a Midlothian motor accident repair firm and a North Ayrshire takeaway were among six companies to appear on HMRC's latest 'deliberate tax defaulters' list.

Economics

4 d. ago Scottish Government grants more than £8m to North East energy projects

It comes as part of the Scottish Government’s pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.

Politics

8 d. ago Illicit tobacco seized from eight local businesses in North Lanarkshire

The seizures were made during two separate operations in Airdrie, Wishaw and Motherwell in August and September.

Politics

9 d. ago Over 100 fake Labubu dolls seized by Kensington and Chelsea Council

The fakes were seized from seven local shops, including supermarkets and souvenir stores in Earl’s Court

Politics

9 d. ago JD Sports says consumer finances ‘strained’ as sales and profits drop

The drop was partly linked to a fall in sales in the UK, where it was also impacted by a number of store closures.

Economics

2 w. ago UK's longest street of independent shops is nearly 2 miles long and is buzzing

Gloucester Road in North Bristol is the longest street of independent businesses in the UK and one of the longest in Europe - and it's thriving while other high streets struggle

Politics

2 w. ago Man, 33, is charged with encouraging or assisting suicide after 'selling chemical compound on online forum'

Miles Cross, of Wrexham, North Wales, was charged after police launched an investigation into a business selling a substance via an online forum.

Events

3 w. ago Meet the Fife expert helping Scotland’s SMEs to outplay the big players

Scotland’s independent business owners may not have pockets as deep as large corporates – but they do have something money can’t buy: authenticity, values, and relatable stories. These are the very assets used by former champion of the multinationals, Guy Hayward, to help smaller players seize their share of the market. He founded Fife-based Local Heroes to make decades of world-class expertise accessible to all, helping independent firms with great ideas to punch above their weight without the need for heavyweight spend.

Sport

3 w. ago National Express owner sees shares hit the skids after earnings fall

The coach and bus giant reported a worse-than-expected 12.7% fall in underlying operating profits to £59.9 million for the six months to June 30.

Events

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire business announces relocation from Cumbernauld to Wishaw

Cummins announced the relocation of its Scottish operations to a new, purpose-built facility in Netherton Industrial Estate.

Politics

4 w. ago Green light given for latest stage in Ayrshire to Glasgow road upgrade plans

North Ayrshire Council is sending on the full business case to Government.

Politics

4 w. ago New £250,000 fund launched to support businesses in North Lanarkshire’s eight town centres

The council will provide 50 per cent grants up to a maximum of £20,000 to help private commercial landlords and business owners make improvements to properties, allowing new shops and other businesses to open.

Economics

last month 75% of UK businesses did nothing to support charities last year, report finds

Fewer firms are donating money or goods, or giving time to charities, the Charities Aid Foundation found.

Politics