2019



















Sturgeon prepares for second independence vote

The Scottish Government has published legislation for the framework to hold another independence referendum, including the provision to set the date, question and timeframe. Scotland’s…





Goals hires forensic accountants as probe deepens

East Kilbride-based Goals Soccer Centres plc said on Tuesday it appointed forensic accountants alongside its auditors “to investigate and report on historic accounting policies and practices…















Agency investigates BBC salmon farming claims

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said on Monday it will “fully investigate suggestions of alleged industry wrongdoing” by BBC programme Panorama about Scotland’s salmon…






Menzies hoping to appoint new CEO in June

Edinburgh-based John Menzies plc, the global airport services firm, said on Friday the process to appoint a new chief executive officer of the firm “is progressing…









Salmon exports up 27% to £152m in first quarter

The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) said figures released by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that Scotland’s salmon producers achieved a significant boost in…




Scots business activity rebounds in April

The latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI survey shows private sector business activity in Scotland rebounded in April, growing slightly. The expansion was driven by…


Maven leads investment in Symphonic Software

Glasgow-based private equity firm Maven Capital Partners said on Monday it has led an investment round alongside existing shareholders Par Equity and the Scottish Investment…







CBI boss: Scotland needs Brexit immigration plan

CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn stressed the importance of building a post-Brexit immigration system that works for Scotland at the business organisation’s annual lunch in Edinburgh…


Glasgow trader Beeks buys US algorithmic firm

Glasgow-based financial trading firm Beeks Financial Cloud Group said on Thursday it acquired Commercial Network Services (CNS), a US-based online service provider, for up to $1.4…









Scotch whisky secures South Korea trademark

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in South Korea after the SWA’s application to register “Scotch Whisky”…