Nothing left for ordinary creditors of failed north construction giant
Administrators have revealed there is no cash left to pay creditors owed £3.5million after the collapse of north firm UBC Group more than five years ago.
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Popular Deeside bar and restaurant to close due to business rates rises
A popular Deeside tourist spot is being forced to close its bar and restaurant due to controversial business rates rises.
Another business week begins: What’s coming up that you need to know about?
Economic data is falling thick and fast this week as experts try to get a handle on the mood of the country's businesses amid all the political uncertainty.
Bid to boost Nairn’s local economy through entrepreneurs
Nairnshire entrepreneurs are being urged to fling their weight behind a new initiative to boost the area's economy.
New boss for north-east property firm
Banchory-based construction firm Bancon Group has appointed Allan Clow as managing director of its homes business.
CalMac takes over Kerrera ferry contract
One of Scotland's shortest ferry crossings, which links the isle of Kerrera in Oban Bay to the mainland town, is to be operated by CalMac.
Two cruise ships bring busy weekend for Oban
It was a bumper weekend in Oban when not one, but two cruise ships arrived in the town, bringing a boost to local shops and tourist attractions.
New era for 155-year-old Highland firm Gordon Timber
A Highland timber supplier celebrated the opening of new headquarters yesterday, meaning new offices for about 90 workers as it focuses on “remaining a major player in the British sawmilling industry”.
Struggling north-east businesses still waiting on vital rates relief
Struggling north-east firms are still waiting for vital government aid to help stave off further business rates misery, it has emerged.
Alness entrepreneur says small businesses should be given more respect and support
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Mike Scott, owner of Mike’s Filling Station in Alness
North and north-east firms land Co-op deals amid a ‘ginaissance’
North and north-east gin-makers are celebrating new deals which will see their drinks go on the shelves of Co-op food stores throughout Scotland.
Highland Fuels looks to the future in its 60th year
Highland Fuels has recruited younger blood to lead future growth at a business currently celebrating its 60th year.
Aberdeen businesses finally benefit from rates relief after IT glitch delay
Aberdeen-based business are finally starting to feel the benefit of a rates relief package after IT glitches delayed its implementation.
Charity chief named Scottish entrepreneur of the year
The chief executive of Aberdeen-based health and social care charity Cornerstone has been named Scotland's entrepreneur of the year.
Michael Gove is a fisherman’s friend in Peterhead
Environment Secretary Michael Gove was in friendly territory when he visited Peterhead to talk Brexit and fishing yesterday.
Gove heads for Europe’s biggest white-fish port
Environment Secretary Michael Gove will encounter plenty of support for Brexit during a visit to Peterhead today.
FirstGroup hopes its Italian tie-up will land high-speed rail deal
Rival Scottish transport operators FirstGroup and Stagecoach Group are involved in a three-way battle to run the UK’s new high-speed trains.
Business leaders hail united front in Inverurie after traders back BID plans
Business leaders have hailed a new united front in Inverurie as traders overwhelmingly backed plans to band together to breathe new life into the town.
HIE’s spending plans hit by property market slowdown
Spending plans by the north's development quango have dropped by more than £4million in a year amid a slowdown in sales and lettings of its extensive property portfolio.
The Capitol named Britain’s best new office complex outside central London
The Capitol building in Aberdeen has been named as the best new office development outside central London.
EOWDC developer’s EU-backed fund will support four research projects
The developer behind a renewable-energy scheme taking shape off the north-east coast has named the projects that will share a £2.6million pot of funding for research into the environmental impacts of offshore wind generation.
Scots could face 5p charge for plastic straws in new green environment scheme
Scottish drinkers could face a 5p charge for plastic straws amid calls for the pub and club trade to clean up a growing environmental problem.
Gillian Martin claims air departure tax will boost north-east economy
North-east MSP, Gillian Martin, has claimed the introduction of new air departure tax cuts will boost the region's economy.
Shetland mussel firm targets big boost in production
Shellfish firm Shetland Mussels aims to double production after a multimillion-pound finance package.
North-east scheme aims to nurture business ambition
The latest version of an innovative north-east scheme to help entrepreneurs get their businesses off to a flying start or take them onto the next level is up and running.
NC500 bosses promise “lasting legacy” for Highlands
NC500 bosses pledged to deliver a "lasting legacy" for the Highlands as a study showed the route had transformed the local economy.
Business in the north: What’s coming up this week
In a room in Brussels today two men will sit down together to start a process that will have significant and lasting implications for businesses in the north, north-east and throughout the UK.
Work is under way at £90million plant on Skye
Work on a pioneering but controversial fish feed plant is now under way, in an economic boost for the north.
North-east firm Lunar thrives on higher mackerel prices
Lunar Fishing Company, of Peterhead, has reported a boost to turnover and an even bigger jump in profits, thanks to higher mackerel prices.
David Mundell: Status of EU migrant workers will be priority in Brexit talks
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted the status of EU migrant workers will be a priority in Brexit talks.
Start-up business in Moray defy national statistics by thriving after three years
New businesses across Moray are finding more success than elsewhere in Scotland.
Two of Aberdeen’s leading business figures recognised in honours list
Two of the Aberdeen's leading business figures have been made CBEs.
