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From left: agent Darren Walker and employment law boss Robert Holland at Aberdein Considine's offices on Multrees Walk in Edinburgh. Picture: David Johnstone Photography.

Aberdein Considine signs football agent to boost sports law performance

Scotgold Resources is behind the Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum.

Scotgold Resources locked in lifeline talks as half-year losses top £5m

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 locked in lifeline talks as half-year losses top £5m

'It’s heartening to see such positivity among our membership and wider industry,' says Scotland Food & Drink boss Iain Baxter. Picture: contributed.

Nearly all Scots food and drink firms optimistic over £15bn sector's outlook

James Watt is the co-founder of Aberdeenshire-based beer maker BrewDog, which has grown into a billion-dollar-plus global business.

BrewDog boss puts up £5m in 'unique' bid to find next billion-dollar unicorn

“We want to support entrepreneurship and the use of data to develop new solutions and technologies to support change for the better within society and business."

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Bernard Arnault is the CEO and Chair of LVMH (Louis Vuitton) and his net worth is $219.3 billion, he overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest man in 2022.

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Brewgooder: How beer-drinkers can save lives across the globe

The AAB promotions include new partners Lynn Wilson, Gunhild Dam, Jill Walker and Stuart Petrie.

Accountancy and business services group AAB unveils record round of promotions

The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Humza Yousaf considering pausing deposit return scheme

Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: We can collectively make a real difference

Zehrid Osmani of Martin Currie Global. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Taking smart chances

Former Chencellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: New focus vital in planning

22/03/23 Scotsman Investment Conference, Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh David Coombs of Rathbones. Image: Scott Louden

Investment Conference: Rising rates need a savvy response

Sustainable tourism is vital to Scotland’s economy

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First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Yousaf confirms extra money to help with rising energy bills

It’s critical to partner with a trusted advisor and ensure a claim is robust and compliant

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Grant Shapps will unveil the UK Government's energy security plans on Thursday.

Backing for Scotland Acorn carbon capture project under energy plans

Yokohama Bay (©Hideo MORI）

Ad Feature The City of Yokohama in Japan looks to workers and business living in Scotland

Gross value added (GVA) is expected to increase by 1.6 per cent over the course of 2024, helped by a 2.3 per cent increase in consumer spending, as employment and real wages recover.

Scottish economy to return to growth in 2024 as consumer spending rebounds

A visualisation of the Barnton development. The homes are due to launch for sale in summer 2023 and the first phase of completion is expected in early 2024.

Affluent Edinburgh suburb set for dozens of 'age exclusive' luxury homes

Artisanal Spirits Company owns the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which was established in 1983, and has grown to encompass thousands of members worldwide.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner on track for £30m goal after strong results

Environmentalists and outdoors groups, including Ramblers Scotland, have raised concerns over plans to build an 18-hole golf course at Coul Links, warning that important natural features and wildlife could be lost or damaged and access to the spectacular area will be restricted to avoid interference with play

‘Fake’ locals used to promote US billionaire's Highland golf resort plan

Newly elected First Minister Humza Yousaf is congratulated by MSPs in the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf fails first test in assembling Cabinet and faces another over Slater

The Post Office wrongly accused hundreds of branch managers of theft (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Long wait for justice over Post Office scandal goes on – Martyn McLaughlin

CodeClan boss Loral Quinn says: 'Sponsoring a student through [our] Youth Academy is a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs, or businesses, to 'pay it forward'.' Picture: Stewart Attwood.

CodeClan calls for sponsors to help foster next generation of tech talent

The business has installed a key one-megawatt wind turbine, having secured planning permission last year. Picture: contributed.

Arbikie moves closer to being 'world’s first green-hydrogen-powered distillery'

Stuart and Adelle Brown have got the green light to build a new whisky distillery in Orkney , the first for nearly 140 years. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Gold rush: Why Scotch whisky distilleries are popping up all over the country

Linda Shiells (ops manager), Matt Hinton, David Sutherland, Hannah Cromwell, Claire Gillespie. Picture: Jeff Holmes

New division, new office and new hires for Glasgow recruitment specialist

'We are pleased to have delivered results in line with expectations for 2022,' says CEO Ken Gilmartin, whose appointment was announced in June. Picture: contributed.

Wood achieves 2022 results 'in line with expectations' in 'year of major change'

Jijay Shen, General Manager of Alibaba.com Europe

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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

Sam Bennett, operations director, The Translation People; and Olivia Andrew, project manager; Abbie Walters, project manager; Rhys Stevenson, senior project manager, Sure Languages.

Translation and language services firm expands with Edinburgh acquisition

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

Sir Richard Branson shares advice with founders of sustainable Scots firms

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

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

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

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This photo illustration taken on March 22, 2018 shows a woman looking at Social Networking applications Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, Twitter, Messenger and Linkedin on a smartphone in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Employees are the rocket fuel for social media investment

Travelodge has been developing some of its hotels in partnership with local authorities.

Travelodge sees local council tie-ups as route to 300 more UK hotels

Auticon UK says its focus is 'recruiting and retaining talent based on identifying and playing to the strengths of the individual' - and good for businesses. Picture: Kent Smith/Hand Cranked Films Inc.

Autistic people 'face catalogue of barriers preventing entry to workforce'

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

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

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

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

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

Here are the 10 most successful winners of The Apprentice