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Prime Minister urged to take action on Highland delivery charges
The prime minister has been urged to take action to tackle the “unfair” delivery charges facing people living in the Highlands and Islands.
New life for the science industry in Scotland
Scotland’s fast-growing life sciences industry has some big hurdles in its path but does not lack ambition.
Media giant in the news as it puts itself up for sale
Scotsman owner Johnston Press has put itself up for sale after months of speculation around the future of the business.
Watchdog clears way for merger of energy giants
Scottish utility SSE and Germany’s innogy claim consumers will be the winners as the competition watchdog approved a merger of two of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers.
First fast track salmon managers graduate
The first graduates of a unique fast track training programme for salmon farm managers have taken up their new positions.
Aberdeen barber believes expansion will be shorn thing
A barber plans to expand his Aberdeen business into a UK-wide operation.
Scottish fishermen face cuts to mackerel quota
Scottish fishers have been threatened with a massive cut in quota for their most valuable species, just as a new poll shows overwhelming public support for them catching more fish after Brexit.
Whitefish stocks expand in Shetland
Key whitefish stocks in Scotland’s waters have expanded dramatically over the past decade, according to a new study.
Airbus looks to expand into renewables sector
Airbus Helicopters said yesterday it was targeting the global renewable energy market for new business.
Subsea sector hoping for vital wave and tidal role
The organisation driving research and development (R&D) in the UK subsea sector is today setting out ambitions to unlock new opportunities in the “blue” economy.
Scotmid profits boost thanks to sunshine and funerals
Sunny weather and more funerals helped to boost profits at Scotmid Co-operative during the first half of its trading year, the group’s boss said yesterday.
Aberdeen firm translates success into £10 million in sales
A translation business launched in the bedroom of a house in Mannofield, Aberdeen, in 2001, is on track for smashing the £10 million annual sales barrier for the first time.
Building firm signs major NHS contracts
Kier Construction Scotland has netted £6 million-worth of work to upgrade mental health facilities in the north-east.
Family ensures Coll Pottery shaping up
One of the most famous potteries on the Outer Hebrides has reopened after being brought back to life by a family of local artists.
Leading business group urges Scottish Government to take ‘swift action’ to halt decline in Scottish retailing
A leading business group is today urging the Scottish Government to take “swift action” to halt a decline in Scottish retailing.
Delegation at prime Japanese expo aims to land deals for seafood
Eight seafood producers and a national trade body are flying the flag for Scotland at a major industry showcase in Japan this week.
Brewing up storm in the Scots economy
One of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world is enjoying a renaissance.
FSB survey reports new credit costs prohibitive
Smaller firms around the UK are finding it increasingly costly to raise new finance, a Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) survey says.
New VAT boss takes helm at Johnston Carmichael
Johnston Carmichael has announced the appointment of its new head of VAT.
Bank urged to improve access for its customers
Business chiefs have urged Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to invest some of its £1.8 billion half-year profits in guaranteeing access to its services for all customers.
Scottish offshore drone company’s sales soar
Scottish offshore drone firm Cyberhawk Innovations has surged into the black after a huge jump in sales.
Accountant taking top job with business body
A senior partner at accountancy firm EY has been unveiled as the new chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland.
Conoco not out of North Sea yet – despite sell-off
US major ConocoPhillips has confirmed it is exploring for new oil in the North Sea.
SSE takes £80m hit to profits due to good weather
Warm temperatures and low wind have taken an £80 million hit on SSE’s operating profits for the start of the year.
Work commences on whisky giant’s ‘world-standard’ facility
Whisky giant Diageo has started work on a £6.4 million centre of excellence for operations behind a large share of Scotland’s national drink.
Loganair suffers hit of £9m on island routes
An air fare war on lifeline routes to the Scottish islands has left Loganair nursing annual losses of nearly £9 million.
Standard Life Aberdeen locked in Lloyds dispute
A row between Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) and Lloyds Banking Group may take until the end of this year to resolve, it emerged yesterday.
Research report highlights ‘significant’ safety concerns and ‘creeping neglect’ at UK fishing ports
A research report launched by national maritime welfare charity Seafarers UK highlights “significant” safety concerns and “creeping neglect” at UK fishing ports.
Top chef aims to net seafood enthusiasm
A trade body is on a mission to encourage Londoners to eat more Scottish seafood.
Scottish household’ total wealth exceeds £1 trillion for first time – but is unevenly spread out
Scottish households’ total wealth has exceeded £1 trillion for the first time but is unequally shared, it was revealed last night.
Award’s £65,000 boost for food and drink idea
A Scottish research agency has launched a competition to help innovative Scottish food and drink businesses turn their great idea into a winning brand.
Heritage pledge as CYBG acquires Virgin Money
A Clydesdale Bank boss insisted yesterday the 180-year-old Scottish bank would not lose its heritage after the parent, CYBG, rebrands as Virgin Money.