The Scottish Government has set out a package of tax, rates and investment measures aimed at supporting businesses and household finances as part of its draft Scottish Budget for 2026-27.
Scottish business groups have delivered a mixed response to the Scottish Government’s draft Budget for 2026-27, welcoming some measures on skills, rates and sectoral support, while warning of competitiveness risks, tax burdens and underlying fiscal pressures.
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey is among nearly a dozen central bank chiefs to have signed a statement in support of the US Federal Reserve chairman under fire from Donald Trump.
The UK Government has secured a record 8.4GW of offshore wind capacity in its latest renewables auction, but four years after awards were made, the Chamber has warned of urgent change required for ScotWind projects to win Contracts for Difference.
The James Hutton Institute is delighted to report that it has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1,750 tCO₂e or 14% in 2024/25, more than doubling its annual reduction target of 6%.
After much anticipation, the Win an E-Custom competition has returned to TrustFord Aberdeen, giving customers another opportunity to experience one of Ford’s most talked-about commercial vehicles... with the chance to win one along the way!
Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North (EVAC North) in Forres has raised a phenomenal total of £12,400 at its Coffee Morning held in November 2025, with all funds going towards the refurbishment of the centre’s kitchen.
Aberdeen Gift Card has been named the most successful in the UK for an unprecedented third year in a row after injecting almost £800,000 into local “bricks and mortar” businesses.
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract for Niron Magnetics’ Plant 1 in Sartell, Minnesota, the world's first full-scale Iron Nitride permanent magnet facility.
Designed to meet the demands of both work and leisure, the KGM (formerly Ssangyong) Musso combines impressive towing capability, generous payload capacity and modern comfort, making it a compelling option for trades, agriculture, estates, and outdoor-focused businesses.
Bancon Homes has announced the appointment of Tony Williamson as sales director, strengthening its leadership team during a period of strategic growth for the business.
Molly’s Bistro, the much-loved independent restaurant on Market Street in Aberdeen’s vibrant Shiprow Village, is getting ready to mark Burns Night with a feast worthy of the “Great Chieftain o’ the pudding race.”