5 h. ago Montrose pottery studio fires up growth after securing £4,500 in grant funding thanks to Business Gateway support

A Montrose-based pottery and creative arts studio has invested in new equipment to expand its classes and improve production after securing £4,500 in grant funding from Angus Council, thanks to support from Business Gateway.

Economics

7 h. ago British taxpayers lose £400m as result of investment fund set up by Sunak

Report shows 334 companies backed by Future Fund, set up in May 2020 by then chancellor, had since gone underBusiness live – latest updatesUK taxpayers have lost £400m after the collapse of hundreds of startups backed by a heavily-criticised Covid-era investment fund launched by former prime minister Rishi Sunak.The so-called Future Fund had originally spent £1.14bn backing 1,190 companies, including those not usually associated with government portfolios, such as the sex party organiser Killing Kittens and now-defunct festival tickets business Pollen. The fund also invested nearly £2m in companies linked to Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty. Continue reading...

Economics

53 h. ago Perth art school makes first hires after accessing support from Business Gateway

A Perth art school has hired its first employees after accessing support from Business Gateway.

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6 d. ago Piper Sandler's Sportschallenge surpasses £1 million fundraising goal in night to remember

Sportschallenge, the North-east’s premier sports-themed corporate fundraising dinner, has broken the £1 million barrier raised for charity over its eleven events.

Economics

6 d. ago Leading UK finance and investment platform secures £500 million funding

A Leading UK finance and investment platform has secured a £500 million fund - marking a pivotal evolution in its growth trajectory.

Economics

7 d. ago Scientists analysed pesticide use across Europe. Here’s what they found

Increased demand for food due to population growth has made pesticides essential for ensuring food security

Politics

8 d. ago Stonehaven botanical business blossoms with support from Business Gateway

A new independent business inspired by a love of plants and community is set to open its doors in Stonehaven this month thanks to expert guidance from Business Gateway.

Economics

1 week ago McConnell's schoolgirl fundraiser to be doubled by Scots millionaire

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: A business tycoon has pledged to double fundraising efforts after reading about the project in the Sunday Mail

Economics

1 week ago Scots tycoon to double fundraising efforts for Jack McConnell's schoolgirl charity

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: A business tycoon has pledged to double fundraising efforts after reading about the project in the Sunday Mail

Politics

2 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

2 w. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to start their own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Politics

2 w. ago Businesses in North Lanarkshire town centres have chance to get grant funding from the council

The council is to make a total of £250,000 available to support businesses in its towns and possibly also in outlying retail areas.

Economics

2 w. ago West Lothian locals urged to start own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Politics

last month Altius Group secures top 10 position in Scotland’s M&A rankings

Altius Group has been recognised as one of the top ten advisers in Scotland in the Experian M&A MarketIQ Review for H1 2025. The achievement highlights the Group’s continued growth across the UK, with top ten recognition also secured in Wales and four regions in England, as well as the UK as a whole.

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