Sue Gray will no longer take up a new role in Sir Keir Starmer's government after quitting as chief of staff.
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
British farmers could go on strike as soon as this weekend - in what would be a UK first - in protest against inheritance tax changes.
SSE chief executive Alistair Phillips-Davies has announced his intention to retire next year, sparking a hunt for a new leader to guide the business through the energy transition.
RAG Engineers Limited is pleased to announce the addition of Santiago Galvez Porta as principal mechanical engineer to its team.
Extending the substantial amount of activity the Russell Anderson Foundation (RAF) is undertaking within skills hubs in city schools, the charity has announced details of a three-year partnership with Raccortubi UK, who will support the cooking and nutrition classes in Sunnybank Primary.
Community groups, charities and social enterprises interested in developing sustainable travel projects are being encouraged to apply for new grant funding.
The award-winning Macdonald Aviemore Resort has unveiled a record number of festive experiences for all the family as the popular Highland holiday destination prepares for another bumper Christmas.
Well engineering, subsurface and project management specialist, Elemental Energies, and drilling and well services company, Archer, has announced a joint venture (JV) agreement delivering integrated plugging and abandonment (P&A) services to global decommissioning projects.
Talented young magicians, dancers, singers and comedians who have been supported by The Archie Foundation are being invited to take the stage next year to raise funds for the charity as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP), a leading North-east accountancy firm with offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff, is delighted to announce a series of internal promotions at its Peterhead office.
Local children’s charity Befriend a Child is appealing to the Aberdeen public to help bring the magic of Christmas to children living in difficult life circumstances through its annual Giving Tree Appeal.