February 2026





Scottish Parliament approves £68bn budget

The Scottish Parliament has approved the 2026-27 Scottish Budget, which includes a record £22.5 billion for health and social care and enhanced cost of living…









CodeBase looks for CEO amid leadership changes

Scottish tech ecosystem builder CodeBase has announced a “strategic leadership transition” aimed at strengthening its position “as a powerhouse for founder support.” CodeBase co-founder and…













Lario Therapeutics gets $2.4m Michael J. Fox grant

Edinburgh-based Lario Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing precision medicines for epileptic and neurological disorders, has received $2.4 million in grant funding from The Michael J….


Glasgow rises as £1m+ Scots housing market thrives

Property firm Savills said Scotland’s £1m+ residential housing market “has shown remarkable resilience against a cautious geo-political backdrop, alongside economic and taxation challenges.” The total…












BrewDog seeks new investors – or sale

Scottish craft beer firm BrewDog said it has hired restructuring experts AlixPartners to identify new investors in the drinks firm. Although no decisions have been…
























Quiz Clothing in administration, 109 jobs lost

Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath have been appointed joint administrators to Orion Retail Limited, Tarak International Limited and Zandra Systems Limited, collectively trading…










Tech accelerator names ex-Volvo boss Rowan chair

STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), Scotland’s industry-led technology accelerator, has appointed Jim Rowan as its new chair as the organisation launches a £15 million investment…