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Blackstone take £235m stake in Glasgow and Aberdeen airport group
A leading global infrastructure investor has given a boost to Glasgow and Aberdeen airports by taking a minority stake in the parent group, AGS. Blackstone’s infrastructure strategy for individual investors…
Scotland’s MSPs require better fiscal literacy, says OECD review
Scotland’s parliamentary decision-makers – our elected MSPs – must up their game when it comes to fiscal literacy, an Organisation for European Co-operation and Development (OECD) report has politely suggested….
Investment levels for smaller businesses are ‘improving’ in Scotland, says bank report
Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses grew in 2024, bouncing back from a challenging 2023, according to research from the British Business Bank, the UK government’s economic development bank….
Tax rises and defence issues will register with Scottish’s voters in 2026, says Deloitte findings
The phoney war has begun, yet the actual date of Scotland’s election in 2026 has not yet been decided. Behind the scenes, the major political parties are cranking up for…
Bank’s £6.7m funding raises prospect of further 100 jobs to 900 in pipeline for offshore wind manufacturing
The Scottish National Investment Bank has announced a round of funding to support a subsea marine anchoring company working with offshore floating wind developments. The investment comes within months of…
Guinness Zero – a Six Nations favourite- slipping down well for Diageo
Johnnie Walker makers Diageo – with massive drinks production in Scotland – have announced a doubling in investment in Guinness 0.0 to meet demand for their zero alcohol stout. Guinness…
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Women in Scotland’s Legal World: 25 Names to Watch in 2025
Women have prospered and succeeded in Scotland’s legal world. Their levels of attainment within the legal profession easily outstrip professional achievement in most other areas of commerce and business. According…
Scottish public sector pension funds could benefit the multi-billion offshore wind bonanza, says Kate Forbes
Scotland’s unprecedented offshore wind boom could leverage much-needed investment from public sector pensions – such as the NHS Scotland and substantial local authority schemes – to support the billions required…
Economic growth? Definitely. But not at any cost to our planet, is the message from deal advisers
The mantra of Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ‘invest, invest, invest’ in her first Budget and the imperatives of sustainable economic growth are a definite rallying call for Scottish business entering…
Here’s to 2025: Welcome to the ‘Second Quarter’ of the 21st Century.
Those who remember the grand firework displays heralding the Millennium in 2000 felt a frisson of hope and excitement about the new century. As we prepare for 2025, we have…
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Scotland’s MSPs require better fiscal literacy, says OECD review
Scotland’s MSPs require better fiscal literacy, says OECD review
Deals & Dealmakers
Economic growth? Definitely. But not at any cost to our planet, is the message from deal advisers
Anderson underlines crucial role of independent chair
Economic growth? Definitely. But not at any cost to our planet, is the message from deal advisers
Anderson underlines crucial role of independent chair
Legal
Women in Scotland’s Legal World: 25 Names to Watch in 2025
Legal Review 2024: Inheritance tax makeover brings big changes for business owners in 2025
Women in Scotland’s Legal World: 25 Names to Watch in 2025
Legal Review 2024: Inheritance tax makeover brings big changes for business owners in 2025
Energy & Sustainability
Bank’s £6.7m funding raises prospect of further 100 jobs to 900 in pipeline for offshore wind manufacturing
Scottish public sector pension funds could benefit the multi-billion offshore wind bonanza, says Kate Forbes
Bank’s £6.7m funding raises prospect of further 100 jobs to 900 in pipeline for offshore wind manufacturing
Scottish public sector pension funds could benefit the multi-billion offshore wind bonanza, says Kate Forbes
Wealth management
Legal Review 2024: Inheritance tax makeover brings big changes for business owners in 2025
Royal London completes the transfer of Aegon UK’s individual protection business
Legal Review 2024: Inheritance tax makeover brings big changes for business owners in 2025
Royal London completes the transfer of Aegon UK’s individual protection business
Rural Food & Drink
Legal Review 2024: Food for thought for hospitality industry under pressure
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Legal Review 2024: Food for thought for hospitality industry under pressure
A feast of ideas for that early getaway in 2025
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