2023










FirstGroup gets South Western Railway extension

Aberdeen-based transport group FirstGroup plc announced that the UK Department for Transport (DfT) has exercised its option to continue the current contractual arrangements for the…







FirstGroup buys Ensign Bus Company in Essex

Aberdeen-based transport giant FirstGroup plc has announced an agreement to purchase Essex-based Ensign Bus Company Limited. FirstGroup shares rose about 5%. “The acquisition of the Ensignbus…













Abrdn tackles mining companies on behaviour

Edinburgh investment giant Abrdn said it has engaged with some of its largest mining holdings following “incidents of unacceptable work-place behaviours in the sector, including sexual…




Virgin Money deposits top £66bn

Glasgow-headquartered Virgin Money UK plc said its deposits grew 1.2% to £66.2 billion in its first quarter, with “strong growth in new term deposits at…











Lees Foods bought by Cardiff-based Finsbury

Cardiff-based Finsbury Food Group announced it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Coatbridge-based Lees Foods Limited, the maker of teacakes, snowballs and meringues,…