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The latest meeting of the West Lothian Construction Forum was well attended

Construction firms pledge to build on goodwill

From now on banks are obligated to refund your cash speedily if you fall victim to an Authorised Push Payment scammer (Picture: Adobe)

Is battle against fraudsters about to be won at last?

Scotland's post-war boom in hydro-electric schemes fizzled out in the 1960s and 1970s (Picture: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon)

How green energy revolution is about to create thousands of good jobs Brian Wilson

Bank of England policymakers face a delicate balancing act when it comes to future interest rate decisions.

Why Britain’s return to growth could put interest rate cut on hold

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Renewables CEO Claire Mack at Floating Offshore Wind 2024

Ambition is needed to realise wind potential - Jeremy Grant

Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago.

Scottish uni student takes distillery venture to volcanic ‘ocean paradise’

David Lister is a Partner and forensic accountant at Pinsent Masons

New approach to forensic accounting benefits clients and auditors alike

Ad Feature Dying first in a couple in Scotland: Why you should seek legal advice

Sanjeev Gupta is being prosecuted by Companies House for failing to file accounts for more than 70 companies listed in Britain

Axe threatens for Scottish steel workers as Sanjeev Gupta prosecuted

Pet shop business Jollyes has launched an innovative programme that will encourage candidates for roles to bring their pets to interview.

Pet store chain expands in Scotland - and you can take your pets to interview

The latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) paints a reasonably upbeat picture for the housing market.

Scottish surveyors expect house prices to rise amid brighter picture for buyers

The TSB banking app has gone down

TSB banking and mobile app restored after customers left frustrated

Have you been able to listen in behind the scenes at a call centre?

It was hilarious when a call centre didn’t put me on hold

The Government has published the Employment Rights Bill, promising the biggest overhaul in workers’ rights in a generation.

New worker rights ban zero hour contracts and give unions teeth back

David J Alexander is CEO of DJ Alexander Scotland Ltd

First-time buyers are coming back with a vengeance

Lord Mandelson will deliver the speech in Edinburgh on Thursday

New Labour boss issues 'doom loop' message as £25bn tax rises 'needed'

The HUID start-up is creating compostable packaging, using onion waste – nature’s own form of packaging.

How a Scottish onion eco start-up aims to tackle the plastic waste crisis

Halfords DIY advent calendar is back for 2024. Photo: Halfords

Halfords DIY advent calendar is back for 2024 - how to buy

Local authorities providing social housing are owed on average £3.1 million per authority

New research reveals local authorities in Scotland are owed £3.5 million in rent...

Sarah Thomson (L) at her store in Melrose, Scotland

Sarah Thomson expands Melrose Boutique store to Corbridge

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Scottish tech specialist partners with Air Canada to streamline customer contact...

Consider yourself lucky if you work for one of these companies.

Best Companies To Work For 2024: Who has the happiest employees

Meet the ‘living pillow’ robot that Scots tech firm says can help end loneliness

Dr Mandy-Crawford Lee has over 20 years experience of influencing skills policy and strategic planning

Unravelling the future apprenticeship landscape across Scotland

Edinburgh has the second biggest financial services sector in the UK

Exclusive SNP 'must narrow' Scotland-England income tax gap in Budget

Scottish ‘castle’ once owned by eccentric millionaire hits market

Scotland’s private sector enjoyed its ninth consecutive month of growth during September with the fastest rate of job creation since May 2023, a key survey today suggests

Why private sector growth means jobs, jobs, jobs for Scots

AI continues to be a buzz word in the world of tech. Photo: Supatman - stock.adobe.com

I went to a major tech event and these three things caught my eye

The changeable weather is likely to have had an impact on shopping patterns.

Stark warning from Scottish high street after 'microscopic' sales gains

Image I made on Picsart. Photo: Picsart

2 common mistakes people make when generating AI photos

Rachel Reeves and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Anas Sarwar suffers Holyrood rebellion over Labour's winter fuel cut

A partially dismantled oil rig lies on the shore near Lerwick, Shetland (Picture: William Edwards)

How oil and gas workers face sacrifice at altar of just transition Murdo Fraser

A computer-generated image of how part of the new spa should look when it completes next spring.

First look at £3m sea view Scottish spa amid Ayrshire hotel makeovers

Donna Murphy has a wealth of experience in meeting tough challenges

In tough times customer service is key to success

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The cheap winter heating solution that follows Martin Lewis' advice

TGI Friday's at New Mersey Retail Park, Speke.

Full list of 35 TGI Fridays branches saved and shut as 1,000 jobs go

A total of 35 TGI Friday's restaurants in the UK are closing, including one in Scotland. Picture: PA

Two TGI Fridays restaurants to shut in Scotland, as full list revealed

SSEN Transmission workers breaking ground on the project. Picture: SSEN

'Historic' milestone for Scotland's £3.4bn electricity 'superhighway'

Pensioners are losing the winter fuel allowance

Winter heating payment admin blunder means 37k Scots miss out

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the lookout during a visit to Burnley College in East Lancashire. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

SNP accuses UK Government of prioritising English carbon capture sites

Higher crude oil costs are likely to feed through to higher prices at the pump for motorists, particularly if global tensions continue to escalate.

Middle East war: How a rising oil price will affect petrol, inflation and rates

Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Returns This Mon...

Silicon Valley is America's mecca for entrepreneurship and investors

How Scotland can become Silicon Valley of the north

One of the country’s best known, and multi-award winning, chippies, the Anstruther Fish Bar is located right on the harbour of this charming Fife fishing village. On sunny days, get your fish and chips to go and enjoy them on a bench while watching the boats.

I've tried Scotland's best fish and chips - they beat anything else

The fish and chips from Anstruther are often rated as the best in the UK

Why Scotland's ‘best fish and chips’ didn't live up to the hype

The UK's North Sea oil and gas industry is a mature one that is having to grapple with decommissioning and transition.

Demand for new North Sea oil tax regime as industry 'hanging in the balance'

Bryce Cunningham, owner of Mossgiel Farm in East Ayrshire. Picture: Colin Mearns

How a Scots farm where Rabbie Burns ploughed the fields is taking on ‘Big Dairy’

Introducing an infrastructure levy has been on the statute books for more than five years (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Infrastructure Levy plan is giving cause for concern - Gary McGovern

Puma Private Equity said its team in Scotland will be led by investment director Ben Leslie. Picture: Igor Emmerich

Private equity firm moves into Edinburgh with pledge to boost scale-up economy

Ad Feature Hawick is full of eclectic delights and inspiration for your home

Shop around for the best deals on home and car cover (Picture: Adobe)

How to save on your home and car insurance renewals

Demand for homes in Edinburgh is sky high and far exceeding supply (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Prices keep rising despite high volumes of homes for sale - David Alexander

Instagram has introduced Teen Accounts. Photo: Instagram

Instagram announces new protections for teens - how it works

Wi-Fi 7 is coming to the UK. Photo: A Stockphoto - stock.adobe.com

A new type of Wi-Fi is coming to the UK - what to expect