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Scotland’s new dealmaker of the year on the importance of trust

Produced by Glasgow-based itison, the event creates 150+ jobs and champions Scotland’s world-class creative talent, from lighting and sound designers to set builders and street food vendors.

'Immersive experiences' generate £233m for Scottish economy

Ian Dawson

Grant Thornton strengthens Insolvency, Forensics and Restructuring team in Scotl...

Colin Park

Grant Thornton launches new Entrepreneurial and SME Services offering in Scotlan...

David Gaffney, Head of Restructuring & Transformation Communications, Charlotte Street Partners

Comms should not be relegated to an afterthought - David Gaffney

Departing Calnex chair George Elliott says he believes the future for Calnex is 'brighter than ever'. Picture: contributed.

New chair for West Lothian's Calnex Solutions as tech veteran steps down

Barry Fraser, Director at Grant Thornton UK LLP in Scotland

North Sea companies can use cash flows to transition to greener energies - Barry...

Andrew Howie, Grant Thornton’s Scotland Managing Partner

Flexibility is key to successful hybrid working - Andrew Howie

The front door of 11 Downing Street, the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Plea for Budget support as rising tax burden threatens Scottish business growth

While many businesses may be looking to reduce the amount of space they hold, the research shows that there is still a need and want for some corporate space, though how it will be used is likely to change.

One in three small businesses planning to downsize office requirements

All 14 staff at the dealership will transfer to the new owners under the deal. Picture: contributed.

Jobs saved as Glasgow motorbike dealer rescued

Aberdeen-based PTS is engaged in the rental, sale and calibration of specialist pressure testing equipment to the offshore industry.

Aberdeen oil and gas services firm saved securing 'highly-skilled' jobs

Globalisation does not look to be in such poor health, says Howie. Picture: contributed.

A global outlook is crucial for economic recovery - comment

A copy-and-paste error in a 2012 spreadsheet prevented the opening of the new £150 million Royal Sick Kids site in Edinburgh last year, a report has found. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Spreadsheet error blamed for Sick Kids fiasco

Car dealers in general have had a tough time of late. Just 20,000 new cars were registered in May compared with 184,000 during the same month in 2019, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said last week. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish car dealer Taggarts owner Lookers warns shares may be suspended

BrightHouse has collapsed into administration (Photo: Shutterstock)

BrightHouse has collapsed into administration - putting 2,400 jobs at risk

Mark Ellis forecasts a strong Scottish M&A pipeline for 2020. Picture: Conitrbuted

Burness Paull tops legal dealmaking table after transactions worth £31bn

Are you affected by the Wonga collapse? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Collapsed payday loan company Wonga isn’t paying customers what they’re owed

Wonga collapsed in 2018.

Wonga customers who were mis-sold loans set to get just 4.3 per cent of cash owe...

Jackie Waring: Women excel at risk management and should be utilised more

The company is to close after being rocked by thousands of complaints and regulatory uncertainty (Photo: Shutterstock)

Payday lender QuickQuid is to close after thousands of complaints - here’s what ...

Noel Butwell will report to Martin Gilbert, vice chairman of Standard Life Aberdeen. Picture: Contributed

Savings chief named at Standard Life Aberdeen

Walter Clark, head of financial sector at Burness Paull, said Edinburgh is 'consolidating' its position as a leading finance hub. Picture: Jason Baxter

Edinburgh is still financial powerhouse despite Brexit, say industry experts

Julie Scott, chief executive of 1825: 'significantly accelerates 1825s growth plans'. Picture: Contributed

Standard Life arm 1825 undertakes biggest deal to date

Ewen Fleming, formerly of Grant Thornton, joins as a partner in the financial services team. Picture: Nick Mailer

Johnston Carmichael lifts financial services team

Andrew Howie proudly operating on global stage. Picture: Contributed

Earnings head north at ‘Scotland Limited’

From left: Granth Thornton's Matthew Lowson, Jack Grigor, Barry Fraser, Kyle Evett and Moira Wilkie. Picture: Contributed

Grant Thornton expands team in Aberdeen

GTSs Chris Thewlis extremely honoured. Picture: Contributed

'˜Faces of vibrant economy' singled out by Grant Thornton

Stuart Mackay, audit manager at Grant Thornton UK and Michael Hayes, founder of RookieOven. Picture: Grant Thornton/PA

Leading start-up figures to support budding industry stars

The payday loan TV advert run by Wonga

Payday lender Wonga to be wound down after collapse

The firms collapse has put 500 jobs at risk and comes hours after it stopped taking new loan applications.
Picture: PA Wire

Payday lender Wonga collapses threatening 500 jobs

Wonga has lined up potential administrators after a surge in compensation claims pushed the payday lender to the brink of collapse. Picture: PA Wire

Wonga stops taking new loan applications as lender heads for collapse

Wonga were former sponsors of Scottish Premiership side Hearts. Picture: SNS

Wonga on brink of collapse as administrator lined up

Less than a third of students in Scotland plan to stay in the country

Raigmore Hospital is the largest hospital in the NHS Highland Health Board, located in Inverness. Picture: Getty Images

Report reveals '˜extremely murky goings-on' at NHS Highland

NHS chief executive Paul Gray. Pic: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

NHS Tayside board '˜misled' over finances, MSPs told

William Grant & Sons topped the list.

Political woes fail to dent profits and jobs at Scots firms

Douglas Reid.

On the move: Latest appointments and promotions

525 Ferry Road is Edinburgh's largest vacant office building. Picture: McAteer Photograph

Edinburgh's largest vacant office going on the market

Ian Knott says innovation will be needed to drive growth in the North Sea. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Ian Knott: Oil and gas still vital to Scotland's economy

Grant Thornton said Brexit clouds continue to hang over the housebuilding sector. Picture: Contributed

Housebuilding in rude health but Brexit fears remain

Pettycur beach - Kinghorn. There is a fine balance between success and failure for Scotland's oil and gas

Ian Knott: The fine balance between success and failure in oil and gas
The highs and lows of Scotland's oil and gas industry are never far from the news. When the sector feels any kind of pain or suffers any loss, the nation's econ...

Grant Thornton said there were 'more glimmers of light' emerging in Aberdeen. Picture: Craig Stephen

'˜Cautious Âoptimism' as Aberdeen economy rebounds

Anita Eunson joins business adviser Grant Thornton as a director based in Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

On the move: Latest appointments and promotions

Grant Thornton said the commercial property sector could suffer if demand continues to outpace supply. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Fears flagged over shortage of prime office space

There are fears that projects could lose international funding due to the political uncertainty. Picture: Donald MacLeod

Indyref2 and Brexit weigh on Scots property sector

Ian Knott, advisory director at Grant Thornton. Picture: contributed

Slide in profits at top private companies

Philip Hammond announced the salary sacrifice shake-up in last month's Autumn Statement. Picture: Neil Hanna

Employers unprepared for salary sacrifice changes

Scottish business confidence levels are higher than the UK average. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish business optimistic despite vote to leave EU

Scottish Enterprise chairman Bob Keiller said more Scottish firms should look at joining the London market. Picture: Contributed

Informatics Ventures urges start-ups to Aim higher

Just 11% of Scottish firms are looking to increase exports this year. Picture: Contributed

Scottish firms '˜resilient' despite fall in confidence

Grant Thornton said the oil and gas downturn in Aberdeen had 'far-reaching consequences' for the wider Scottish economy. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Call for action after business confidence sinks

Despite a 'knife edge' environment business confidence across Scotland is high. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Scottish business confidence almost twice EU level

A reduction in the number of sick days by workers could save 'hundreds of millions'.

Sick day reductions could save '˜millions of pounds'

Oil downturn has meant challenging conditions. Picture: PA

Profits jump at top 100 Scottish private companies

Eden Mill Brewery and Distillery, Guardbridge. Scotch whisky has sttod the test of time and remains a valuable Scottish export. Picture: Neil Hanna

Manufacturing in Scotland: What do we still make?

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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