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The sales figures spanning the four-week period from October 27 to November 23 were almost as poor as the weather.

Why shoppers could pay the price in 2025 if tomorrow’s Budget misses this target
“They will be nervously looking towards Wednesday’s Scottish Budget with very significant trepidation” – Ewan MacDonald-Russell, SRC
Scott Reid

Teaser image released by Jaguar of the new Type 00 concept car

New pictures as Jaguar reveals Type 00 concept car

Each of the beer-maker's cans sports the unique Paisley pattern.

Scottish brewer with famed branding eyes bold expansion move

Kirsty Morrison is the Group Chief Executive of Albyn Housing Society

More housing can help unlock the potential of the Highlands - Kirsty Morrison

Apple has updated the Photos app and users aren't happy. Photo: Astarot - stock.adobe.com

Apple users are all saying the same thing about Photos app update

The Edinburgh Hi-AV Show was recently held at the DoubleTree By Hilton hotel at Edinburgh Airport and featured scores of prestigious brands including McIntosh. Picture: Scott Reid

Edinburgh audio and AV show to return for 2025 after ‘overwhelming’ response

Workers facing redundancy at Grangemouth oil refinery have the “sought-after skills” needed to upgrade Scotland’s electricity grid, an energy firm has said.

Why £11bn grid work could spark 1,000 jobs for Grangemouth workers

Vapes and batteries maker Supreme has bought collapsed tea firm Typhoo out of administration. Typhoo Tea filed to appoint administrators last Wednesday, risking the future of the 121-year-old firm

Why vape makers Supreme have bought UK's oldest tea firm

Innovec was launched in 2009 by its chief executive Iain Wham, using his redundancy pay-off from a manufacturing company.

Fast-growing IT firm eyes push into Edinburgh amid data and AI explosion

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Iconic baby and parenting brand faces uncertain future

Offshore wind farm crane firm to create 25 jobs in Scottish city

An artist’s impression of the One Five Zero St Vincent Street development

Scotland’s commercial property market must embrace sustainability to thrive - Ma...

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The arguments for and against 'pay-per-mile' road taxing

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Drivers to face significant road tax hikes in 2025

Trim Castle Hotel, in County Meath, was signed up to a bespoke deal thanks to Radius Energy's tailored service

Luxury hotel shaves thousands off energy bills by recruiting experts

It's time to update Spotify.

Spotify shocks fans by announcing end of key feature

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Royal Mail’s crucial last posting dates for Christmas 2024

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Two UK millionaires crowned in December's Premium Bond draw

A total of 12 businesses have been fined across Scotland

The 12 Scottish businesses fined for using illegal workers

Hundreds of council houses in Edinburgh have still not been fitted with interlinked smoke alarms.

Exclusive Hundreds of Edinburgh council homes not fire alarm compliant

Suzi Nicol, owner of Sunshine Number 1 in Glasgow, who will be participating in Small Business Saturday on December 7.

Small Business Saturday: The post-Black Friday push to shop local on December 7

Ian Murray meets Grace Fu, Singapore minister of trade relations

Brand Scotland must choose partners wisely

Just because a retailer is advertising Christmas gifts on a big search drive or through social media doesn’t mean it’s legitimate (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Here are the festive season scams that you need to watch out for - Martyn James

Shoppers on Buchanan Street in Glasgow city centre.

Scottish Budget: Pro-business plea after ‘unnerving’ high street shopper numbers

You could be a Lottery winner - check the latest unclaimed prizes

Nicky Deasy (investment director), Ross McDermid (Biotangents), Fiona Marshall (Biotangents), and Jill Arnold (Eos). Picture by Stewart Attwood

Scottish firm’s testing tech set to ‘revolutionise dairy farming industry’

The charity shop is closing after 33 years in operation

Popular charity shop to shut due to 'rising costs'

Andrew Currie, Renault Franchise Manager, Arnold Clark, Aidan Chesters, Scenic Product Manager, Renault UK, and Alisdair Suttie, President ASMW celebrating the win by the Forth Bridge with the Renault E-Scenic

Renault Scenic E-Tech wins top prize at Scottish Car of the Year 2024

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How log burners could be costing you more than central heating

Donald Trump speaks at his revamped Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire in 2016.

Donald Trump’s Scots heritage and business ties to Scotland explained

Shoppers' 'letters of hope' to be distributed to homeless people

The CMA’s report found ‘limited competition on formula prices’ (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Competiton watchdog targets prices of infants' formula milk - Angelique Bret

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Coca-Cola names two locations on its Christmas truck tour this weekend

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I'm a mortgage expert - my top tips to save for your first home

Marshall Dallas took up the role of chief executive at the EICC in October 2014. Picture by Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh International Conference Centre chief to step down after ten years

Compass Scotland MD, David Hay and Stephen McLaughlin

Compass Scotland partners with leading Scottish Chef

J+S Subsea

Foresight announces investment into J+S Subsea to support further growth

Dr Raphael Lilker

Microwave treatment promises a revolution in corn pain

Edinburgh Central Hostel

“Transformative” partnership aims to keep hostelling affordable and sustainable ...

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British tea faces administration but may be rescued by vape brand

Which? finds 90% of Black Friday deals no better than prices elsewhere

Susan Rosser, professor of synthetic biology at the University of Edinburgh. Picture: Maverick Photo Agency / Edinburgh Innovations

Call to ‘turn up the dial’ as Edinburgh University unveils record-breaking stats

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Czech billionaire close to Royal Mail takeover - what it could mean

The number of newbuild starts in Scotland has fallen to its lowest figure since 2013 (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Scottish Budget must tackle the housing emergency - David Alexander

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The one sustainable tip you need to follow to save money at Christmas

Household Support Fund returns with up to £500 available for families

The 'milestone moment' was celebrated at a ceremony at the Glen Garioch Distillery, Aberdeenshire.

Whisky giant hails 'world-first' milestone for green distillation

Elon Musk and Scotland: Opportunities for Collaboration in Innovation and Technology

Elon Musk and Scotland: Opportunities for Collaboration in Innovation and Techno...

Crieff Hydro - CGI of proposed bar area

Crieff Hydro announces milestone investment

Edinburgh has been named the most attractive UK city outside of London for Foreign Direct Investment.

Edinburgh named UK’s most attractive location for foreign investment outside of ...

First Minister John Swinney makes his speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Picture: PA

John Swinney indicates SNP will take action over winter fuel cut

The Fitness Group was launched in 2018 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew who met playing football at school and have remained friends ever since.

Football friends duo take Scottish fitness venture global with Dubai expansion

The analysis looked at the parental leave packages provided by more than 800 UK businesses.

Edinburgh company named as UK business with most generous parental leave package

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I'm an entrepreneur - these are my 7 secrets to launching a business

Located opposite the St James Quarter, Calton Square provides almost 200,000 square feet of office accommodation, with a number of roof terraces.

Green light to create ‘exemplar’ Edinburgh office complex spanning 200,000 sq ft

Commuters withdraw cash from ATMs outside a branch of Barclays Bank in London (Photo: Sion Touhig/Getty Images)

A major UK bank is slashing mortgage rates as other lenders hike them

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will outline the Scottish Budget on December 4 (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Scottish Budget must ease burden on businesses and boost growth - Ross Stupart

Scotsman's Joshua King and EDF's Andrea McPherson with Torness nuclear power station in the background.

I stood on a nuclear reactor and met the people keeping our lights on

Members of the public walk past the Nationwide Building Society in London (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Building society says £2.3bn gain from deal will 'benefit' customers

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Energy firm to pay £14.5m to 250,000 customers over billing failures

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Clever trick to boost Clubcard vouchers - as millions expire in days

Chris Cummings, chief executive of the Investment Association (IA).

Investing in Scotland's future: A vision for inclusive growth

GV of a Morrisons shop. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Supermarkets ‘impacted’ by major hack on Blue Yonder

Black Friday discounts are not what they used to be (Picture: John Devlin)

Black Friday: has the thrill gone from the annual festive sales frenzy? - Annab...

Murdo MacAngus, commercial and operations development director at Serimax

Vital role for workforce

Ricky Saez, SSEN Transmission

Pathways to progress

Sustainable Scotland, Green Skills Conference

Young people have the power to effect change

Premium Bonds prize fund rate will be slashed in 2025 - what it means

Stuart Fleming is Director at Will Rudd, Edinburgh

Engineering is a key driver for Edinburgh's hotel boom - Stuart Fleming

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I'm a garden design expert - these fire pit rules can cost you £5,000

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Major DIY and garden retailer puts 74 stores on sale - full list

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I've travelled the world without taking any time off work - here's how

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event