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East Lothian street cabinet converted into EV charger in UK first
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Swinney could become first minister unopposed as Forbes rules out campaign
Nominations for the position do not close until Monday, but few - if any - alternative candidates remain
Scottish musical instrument retailer starts crowdfunder
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The initial goal is to widen the range of stock and develop a new trade portal
£1 million funding for UK offshore wind supply chain projects
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The latest latest Innovation Grants competition is now open for entries
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Swinney confirms bid for SNP leadership and first minister
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Kate Forbes is expected to announce later today whether she will run for the post too
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Acrisure expands Scottish footprint with WH&R McCartney acquisition
Fintech firm's second Scottish purchase, following a deal for Affinity Brokers last year
Bancon Group appoints new managing director
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New land director and marketing manager also hired from the collapsed Stewart Milne Group
Glasgow has the largest student accommodation supply/demand imbalance in the UK
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The city is estimated to require 22,000 additional beds in order to fulfil current requirements
Eddy’s Food Station shops sold to CJ Lang
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Former Dundee United chair's retail enterprise bought out of administration, after struggling with energy bills and funding
Shell boosts shareholder returns after better than expected earnings
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Energy giant reports underlying earnings of £6.1bn for the first quarter, down from £7.7bn a year earlier
Scottish National Party
Swinney could become first minister unopposed as Forbes rules out campaign
Nominations for the position do not close until Monday, but few - if any - alternative candidates remain
Scottish musical instrument retailer starts crowdfunder
Retail & Consumer
The initial goal is to widen the range of stock and develop a new trade portal
£1 million funding for UK offshore wind supply chain projects
Renewables
The latest latest Innovation Grants competition is now open for entries
Former Ducks Inn in Aberlady set to reopen
Hospitality
Refurbishments have been ongoing since the property was acquired last September
Swinney confirms bid for SNP leadership and first minister
Scottish National Party
Kate Forbes is expected to announce later today whether she will run for the post too