Business

Where was the outrage after it was revealed workers on an offshore windfarm in the North Sea were paid a basic £3.40 a hour because of an “administrative error”, wonders Brian Wilson.

Administrators at KPMG have confirmed the flagship store of Scottish retailer Watt Brothers, which collapsed into administration last month, will close in mid-December.

GTS Solutions, the Edinburgh private security provider that operates as a social enterprise, has claimed a world first after partnering with a global video surveillance specialist.

The Scottish Wholesale Association has demanded a seat at the table to administrate the Scottish Government’s proposed deposit and return scheme (DRS).

Around 50 workers are to lose their jobs at the BiFab yard on Lewis as a contract ends.

If recent years have taught us anything, it is that the best-laid polling predictions gang aft agley. Predicting the headline results from general elections in Scotland was once a relatively safe bet. The recurring battle for Scottish seats was traditionally played out on a broadly left-right political axis and dominated by UK parties. For more than half a century Labour returned the most Scottish MPs to Westminster. This domination peaked in 1997, when the party won more than three-quarters of seats north of the Border.

Lloyds shareholders have lost a multi-million-pound High Court action over the acquisition of HBOS.

Parkmead, the Scottish energy firm headed by oil industry veteran Tom Cross, is actively looking at new opportunities to grow the business after hailing a return to the black fuelled by a strong performance from its Dutch gas fields.

Diving and marine contractor Caldive has “rapid” growth on the horizon after taking delivery of a state-of-the-art offshore construction vessel.

Melrose residents must travel to Galashiels or Langlee to access a post office for the next three weeks, having been left without a service for the first time in 30 years.

It’s now been nearly four months since Scottish ­Mediation launched its expert group report, Bringing ­Mediation into the Mainstream in Scottish ­Civil Justice.

Electrical engineering firm NSPS has unveiled David Gray as its new managing director, following the exit of company founder Graeme Harper.

With the festive ­period fast approaching, it’s possibly the only time of the year when drivers will sing merrily about being top to toe in tailbacks.

One of Scotland’s top divorce and family lawyers has switched firms to join Aberdein Considine as it ramps up its private client offering.

Tech incubator CodeBase is bringing its LawTech Bridge initiative to Scotland, with a launch event in Edinburgh this month.

A US tech group which launched its European headquarters in Edinburgh this summer has moved to larger offices after tripling in size.