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6 days ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“Every time I walk through the doors, I feel energised by the sense of connection we’ve created and by seeing Merchant City become a hotspot in the city centre” – Charlie MacGregorA Glasgow “hybrid” hotel is to open a rooftop bar and restaurant as part of expansion plans just one year after opening its doors as its owner eyes a possible push into Edinburgh.
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6 days ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“Energy Mutual is a prime example of the real impact Shell LiveWire can make on a business with true ambition to play its part in energy transition”A pioneering Scottish company has seen off global competition to secure a top ten place in one of the biggest business contests of its kind. Shell LiveWire’s Top Ten Innovators highlights high-performing entrepreneurs from around the world who are making a “positive impact” in business innovation, environmental sustainability and social impact.
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6 days ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“Without immediate intervention, we will see more businesses cut back or close entirely” – Liz Cameron, SCCScottish business leaders have warned that soaring costs are “simply unsustainable” with further company failures likely after a slump in confidence in recent months. Releasing its latest quarterly economic indicator, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), said businesses were facing flatlining demand, stalling investment and rising labour costs.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“The retail park is a hive of activity and is a location we have had our eyes on for some time”Retail chain The Works has opened a further branch in Scotland, with the creation of 11 jobs. The retailer, which sells gifts, arts, crafts, toys, books and stationery, has expanded its presence in Edinburgh with the opening of the new store at the Fort Kinnaird retail park, close to the city bypass.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“Our balanced and broad-based geographic breadth and our diversified portfolio remain key in mitigating some of the impacts caused by the challenging environment”The owner of Scotland’s second-largest whisky producer has reported a 3 per cent fall in sales as tariff uncertainty rocks the spirits sector.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“They believe in our vision, our clients, and our brand - and they want to help us take it to the next level” – Adrian MurphyA European wealth management giant has struck its first ever Scottish deal after taking a stake in Glasgow-based Murphy Wealth. The agreement sees Söderberg & Partners take a minority 30 per cent holding to support the Scots firm’s “long-term growth and technological innovation” while ensuring continuity for its clients.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“This is the second local engineering company that has appointed me liquidator in the last month and perhaps reflects the challenges facing this type of business at the moment”An Aberdeen engineering business founded 50 years ago has gone bust with the loss of 48 jobs. Belmar Engineering was established in 1975 and operated from a 37,000-square-foot workshop producing components for subsea systems, among other things.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“This is an uncertain moment - both for the UK economy and for household finances” – Kevin Brown, Scottish FriendlyMarch’s bigger-than-anticipated fall in inflation paves the way for a further cut in interest rates despite fears of a spike this month as higher business costs and rising bills feed through. Analysts now believe it’s an odds-on bet that the Bank of England will cut its base rate on May 8 when the central bank’s rate-setting monetary policy committee (MPC) next meets.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“Returning the bank to full private ownership is an ambition we share with the government, and one that we believe is in the interests of all our shareholders”Royal Bank of Scotland owner NatWest Group has moved another step closer to resuming full private ownership after the taxpayer’s stake in the bailed-out lender dropped below 3 per cent. The UK government has been reducing its holding by means of an ongoing trading plan, where shares are sold into the market on a regular basis.
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1 week ago | 
scotsman.com | Scott Reid
“The debate over returning to the office full-time versus continuing to work in a hybrid way has been a heated topic in recent months” – Keith Mason, HaysNearly half of workers in Scotland would consider quitting if their organisation mandated a full return to the office, a new survey has suggested. Women, at 58 per cent, are more likely to leave their position than men - 42 per cent - if they had to give up hybrid working, according to the new research from recruitment giant Hays.
