Nearly nine in 10 (87%) private business owners in Scotland are confident about growth in 2026, according to KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer, in line with the UK average.
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today urged all political parties to unite behind Scotland’s offshore energy sector, saying that without urgent cross-party support, the country risks losing both secure homegrown energy and the wider industrial base that depends on it.
Aberdeen International Airport has announced that the ABZ Propeller Fund is now open for submissions for 2026, with £20,000 of funding available to support community projects across the North-east.
Blaze Manufacturing Solutions Ltd has announced the appointment of Scott Douglas as its new Business Development Manager, further strengthening the company’s leadership team.
During National Apprenticeship Week, Wonder Grip® has announced the appointment of Ian Hodgkinson - widely known as “The Hod” - as its new brand ambassador.
Aberdeen-based specialist cleaning company NEREC Ltd has responded to a record number of flood incidents so far in 2026, following prolonged periods of heavy rainfall across the North-east.
True North Advisors has announced a series of senior promotions and a new appointment as the fast-growing communications, marketing and public affairs agency continues to expand its specialist advisory offer to its growing range of clients.
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Clan Cancer Support is challenging thrill seekers to climb inside one of Scotland’s biggest and most iconic landmarks this September to raise money for local people impacted by cancer.
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling nearly £460,000 of party funds, with a £125,000 luxury motorhome at the centre of the most detailed allegation.
President Donald Trump has revoked a scientific ruling critical to federal action to combat greenhouse gases.