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Laura Mearns, Managing Director and owner of Aberdeen-based lettings and estate agency Northwood North East, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), the leading voice for Scotland’s private rented sector.
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
First Minister John Swinney has issued a final appeal to the UK Government ahead of tomorrow’s Budget, warning that the windfall tax is “costing jobs and driving a more rapid decline in the North Sea.”
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has denied ever racially abusing anyone, following allegations from 20 former classmates.
Parkmead Group has reported a “transformative year” of growth, with profit after tax up 49% to £7.35million and cash reserves rising to £13.2million.
Fintech giant Revolut — chaired by Aberdeen dealmaker Martin Gilbert — has completed a major secondary share sale valuing the company at £57billion, putting it ahead of Barclays, Deutsche Bank and NatWest.
The Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife will close in February after UK ministers ruled out intervention, with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander saying the site has “no route to profitability.”
The Treasury has asked UK banks to issue prominent public endorsements of tomorrow’s Budget, as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to spare the sector from a tax rise.
Having debuted the show to great success in New Zealand this autumn, Bill Bailey is delighted to announce a brand-new UK ARENA TOUR for Winter 2026.
Apache Corporation’s North Sea workforce has ensured that children and young people from underprivileged areas of Aberdeen have access to essential clubs during the school holidays throughout the year.
Team Remiges V has proudly announced that it has secured its final REMI (OAR) sponsor, marking a significant milestone in the crew’s preparations for the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic 2026.