Business

EnQuest has cheered strong production growth as its North Sea oilfields exceeded expectations, allowing the oil driller to reduce its debt.

Arcadia Group’s announcement that they are closing some of the biggest brands on the UK High street is a blow for town centres everywhere.

Katrina Reynolds of the Allanton Inn has been recognised at this year’s Business Women Scotland’s Women in Hospitality and Tourism Awards.

While Kirkcaldy High Street is struggling – like many others the length and breadth of Scotland – Burntisland residents have been singing the praises of their main shopping area.

The company that now owns Glasgow-based Stewart Travel, which has 12 branches in Scotland, has confirmed what it says is another major acquisition – snapping up a high-end villa specialist.

Mitchells & Butlers, the pub and restaurant giant behind All Bar One and scores of well-known Scottish watering holes including Edinburgh’s historic Sheep Heid Inn, has returned to profit growth in the first half.

The rise of contactless payments is perhaps the best example of how fintech has changed our everyday lives.

With heightened international interest in home-based firms, the sector is on a roll, says David Lee.

Scotland is perfectly placed to tackle the challenges and exploit the opportunities of new technology, says Kate Forbes.

The fintech future looks bright in Scotland, with many young businesses finding their niche. David Lee identified those really making an impact – and then asked them about their greatest success, biggest challenge and their future ambitions.

Despite some scepticism surrounding the young industry, driven partly by a lack of understanding, even the cynics will be won over once they realise it’s all about making our everyday experiences simpler – and much less expensive, writes David Lee

The Scotsman takes an in-depth look at Scotland's fintech sector.

An Aberdeen-based provider of predictive analysis services has appointed a top behavioural psychologist as it rolls out a safety-focused service for the oil and gas industry.

A problem shared is a problem halved, and this is never more true than when like-minded businesses join forces with academic know-how to solve a challenge.