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Debra Crew will step up from her current position as chief operating officer and lead the firm from July 1. Picture: contributed.

Scotland's largest whisky-producer Diageo names first-ever female CEO

AG Barr chief executive Roger White: 'We are now in an investment phase.' Picture: Stewart Attwood

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr enjoys double-digit sales growth and signals end of era

Sir Richard Branson chatting to Curiosity Shop business founders. Picture: Professional Images UK.

Sir Richard Branson shares advice with founders of sustainable Scots firms

Made up of five women and five men, this is the list of the 10 richest celebrities in the world. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)

Here are the 10 richest celebrities in the world in 2023

Here are the top 10 richest DJs in the world in 2023. Cr: Getty Images

Who is the richest musician in the world? 10 of the richest DJs in 2023

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars

Scotgold Resources is behind the Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum, which lies in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Scotgold Resources warns of immediate threat to firm after production blow

Rob Lang (Edinburgh Airport), Marshall Dallas (EICC) and Elaine Elder (National Museums of Scotland) from Convention Edinburgh's new advisory group. Picture: Stewart Attwood

'Incredible collective of advisors' will help Edinburgh attract more events

Three gambling businesses owned by William Hill will pay a total of £19.2 million for “widespread and alarming” social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures, the Gambling Commission has announced.

William Hill Group businesses to pay record £19.2m for failures

Key decisions when planning for your retirement should be made at an early stage

Ad Feature How to plan for your retirement - Acumen FP

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has backed the introduction of the deposit return scheme. Picture: John Devlin

Irn-Bru maker urges next FM to make deposit return scheme 'top priority'

The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty

Revealed: Circularity Scotland CEO's ties to offshore tax haven firm

Ryanair is to increase its Edinburgh routes to 69 this summer. Picture: Neil Hanna

Future Flight: Ryanair to fly a record 90 summer routes from Scotland

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’

Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’

The Edinburgh Seafood Festival is coming to the St James Quarter

Visitors to St James Quarter to witness top chefs at Edinburgh Seafood Festival

Superdrug has upsized at Braehead, just outside Glasgow.

Superdrug opens largest ever Scottish store in major shopping centre

Hyatt Hotel Group's Hyatt Centric hotel is due to open its doors in Edinburgh in 2025

Hyatt Centric hotel will be game changer for EICC - Marshall Dallas

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon runs some 840 pubs across the UK and Ireland, including Dunfermline’s Guildhall & Linen Exchange. Picture: Scott Reid

Wetherspoon cheers return to profit as chairman eyes easing of inflation

Across the UK retail sector, sales volumes rose by 1.2 per cent in February, a whole percentage point more than the 0.2 per cent analysts were expecting.

UK retail sales rebound but 'reality is laid bare' in breakdown of figures

'As the crisis continues, the situation is becoming increasingly perilous,' says Nucleus Commercial Finance boss Chirag Shah. Picture: contributed.

Cost-of-living crisis 'proving more of burden than lockdowns for SMEs'

Ash Bairstow, operations director at Herringbone, said the latest venue, in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh, would be a 'great asset to the local community'.

New bar and restaurant in shadow of Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to take on 20 staff

Neve Learning aims to help training providers and organisations manage and deliver learning in a more inclusive way. Picture: contributed.

Glasgow agency seeks £1m for neurodiversity-friendly online learning platform

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist (Health) for the Scottish Government and Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Glasgow providing the keynote address.

Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards winners revealed

The Bank of England faces a tricky balancing act, weighing up inflationary pressures, market volatility and recessionary concerns.

Interest rates: Why the latest hike may not be an end to the pain

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) arrive for her last First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Swinney said he tried to leave Government years ago, but Sturgeon stopped him

Nicola Anderson, boss of FinTech Scotland, cheered the UK Government supporting the 'high-growth potential of fintech innovation in Glasgow. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Innovation in Scots fintech boosted as UK bankrolls pioneering Glasgow project

After inflation hit a 41-year high in October, there must be better options out there

Ad Feature Budget: why Scotch cask whisky offers an inflation-beating option

Sue Gilchrist, Legal Director and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Harrassment Bill amendment protects appropriate workplace discussion - Sue Gilch...

Tennent’s owner C&C 'pleased' with lager sales despite challenging backdrop

Who will win this year's Apprentice? Credit: BBC

Here are the 10 most successful winners of The Apprentice

MD Nikola Kelly (centre) with, from left, other MBO team members Matt Druce, Freddie Kidd, Gareth Biggerstaff, Christina Hall, Caroline Ross, and Michael Phair. Picture: contributed.

IT-focused recruiter Be-IT set for 'next chapter' after completing MBO

Orbital has been awarded an Option Agreement from Crown Estate Scotland regarding the project in the Westray Firth. Picture: contributed.

Orbital Marine Power gets key nod to create major new Orkney tidal project

A study has found a third of UK workers would quit their job

Third of workers would quit job if right to work from home removed, study finds

The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates for the 11th time in a row on Thursday after an unexpected resurgence in UK inflation.

Interest rates expected to rise after shock increase in inflation

Left to right: Malcolm Steel, Graeme McInally, Catherine Bell, Graeme Brown

Ad Feature Successful MBO promises new era for Edinburgh-based Mearns & Company

Food inflation has hit its highest level in 45 years.

Inflation creep: The price shock facing consumers, businesses and BoE

The centre, which opened in 2007, has an annual footfall of more than 3.5 million. Picture: contributed.

Owner of Cumbernauld’s Antonine Shopping Centre tumbles into administration

Whoever takes over as Scotland's First Minister, Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf or Kate Forbes, must focus on the economy (Picture: Peter Devlin For Sky News via Getty Images)

Winner of SNP leadership contest must urgently focus on Scotland's economy

David Alexander

Cut property taxes or face the real risk of a shortfall in revenue - David Alexa...

UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

What does high inflation mean? This is what happens when inflation rises

Baillie Gifford is an Edinburgh-based fund management group with some £227 billion under management and advice.

Baillie Gifford suffers fresh blow after shake-up at Scottish Mortgage

Jeavon Lolay, head of economics and market insight at Lloyds Bank Corporate & Institutional Banking, said February’s data underlined the economy’s 'relative robustness'.

Number of business sectors in growth mode hits ten-month high

A deposit return scheme facility in Motherwell is set to create up to 140 jobs (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

Anger at deposit return scheme salaries is damaging – Martyn McLaughlin

Fraser Geddes has been with Anderson Strathern for just for over 12 years. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Anderson Strathern's new chairman sets out vision amid 'challenging' times

The Ineos petrochemicals complex at Grangemouth - one of the top greenhouse gas emitters in Scotland - was among 28 climate-polluting industrial sites analysed in the new Scottish Net Zero Road Map, produced by Neccus

Turning Scotland’s top climate-polluters green

Much was made about Morton's being "saved" but what does it mean for employees?

Paul Kissen: Morton's Rolls are back but what is actually left?

The potential for tidal energy in France is 'huge', says Nova. Picture: contributed.

Tidal power firm Nova Innovation makes French debut, and eyes broader EU market

From left: Sam Marnick and Scott McLarty of Spirit AeroSystems, Scottish Business Minister Ivan McKee, and Astraius CEO Kevin Seymour and chairman Sir George Zambellas. Picture: contributed.

New partnership aims to help Prestwick Spaceport capabilities skyrocket

Credit Suisse has had problems for some time and was pushed over the edge because of market jitters sparked by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US.

Banking crisis: Will the current turmoil lead to a repeat of 2008 crash?

Dozens of oil and gas platforms in UK waters are set to be brought to a standstill as around 1,400 offshore workers across five companies go on strike to demand a better deal on jobs, pay and conditions - the move comes after energy giants posted record profits

North Sea workers plan ‘tsunami’ of strikes amid oil and gas profits boom

Stuart Neilson and Frances Rus at the new lab in Aberdeen. Picture: Ross Johnston/Newsline Media.

Optician Duncan and Todd eyeing growth after debuting new £1.5m factory

Guy Marsden is director of Highbridge Properties, who are developing the Magenta Business Park together with Clyde Gateway

Setting the blueprint for green workplaces in the years to come - Guy Marsden

Credit Suisse was snapped up by its Swiss rival UBS at the weekend.

Banking crisis fears as Credit Suisse bailout fails to stem market rot

Standard class passengers would have have first class-style 2+1 seating. Picture: Grand Union

Grand Union optimistic of approval for spacious new Stirling-London trains

'We are absolutely confident that the 90 per cent growth rate will be achieved,' says founder Kevin Simmonds. Picture: contributed.

Ayrshire-based Compliance LEV 'on track for 90 per cent annual growth'

Glen Sannox at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow in October. Picture: John Devlin

Delayed ferry Glen Sannox will need weeks of trials after completion – CalMac

Archbishop Leo Cushley

Parishioners question leading Catholic cleric over multimillion pound funds

Ksenia Grant is part of Edinburgh Innovations and is director of financial services and fintech sector engagement at the University of Edinburgh Futures Institute

Innovation is key for the financial services sector - Ksenia Grant

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland Ltd will receive a combined £670,000 in annual salary and fees

Outrage over £300,000 salary of deposit return scheme boss

SNP say rising energy bills show Scotland 'paying price for Westminster failure'

Inside the Lochaber aluminium smelter, in Fort William

Inside the controversial Lochaber smelter