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Yousaf cancels planned speech as he battles for political survival
Scottish Labour has now lodged a no confidence motion in the entire Scottish Government, which could lead to an election
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NatWest earnings retreat from 2023 highs after mortgage rates dip
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Operating pre-tax profit of £1.3bn for the first quarter was down 27% year-on-year
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Last year's decision upheld after a legal challenge over the government’s approach to licensing for scallop dredging
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The number of Scottish businesses in 'critical' distress was up by almost a quarter year-on-year
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Delay to UK deposit return scheme branded ‘extremely disappointing’
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Relevant departments in England and Wales agreed to a revised timeline for launch in October 2027
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Handelsbanken appoints Edinburgh business development lead
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Swedish bank creates new position as it seeks to be more proactive about its proposition in the city
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End of Bute House Agreement seen as an opportunity to reengage with the business community
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Edinburgh bus station 'under threat' as owners may redevelop site
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City transport convener said he was disappointed by the plans and councillors were considering their options
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Dog park included in Edinburgh office refurbishment
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Shetland spaceport receives range licence
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Homeowners need more support from the Heat in Buildings Bill
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Accounting for change in a new fiscal year
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act's implications for Scotland
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Consolidating sectors must achieve an equilibrium
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How to embrace AI in the workforce
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Immigration changes hit the Scottish hospitality sector
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Record savings balance for Scottish Building Society
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The world’s oldest mutual's annual results also showed its highest ever pre-tax profit
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Loganair removes routes to improve resilience
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Scottish Friendly reports highest new business sales in 162 years
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Small firms urge Ofgem to act over spiralling energy standing charges on bills
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Scottish self storage business buys site in Sunderland
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East Lothian-based company expands into the north east of England
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Property industry calls on Scottish Government to restore investor confidence
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Innovation knows no boundaries – and nor should our support for start-ups
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Beyond salary: navigating the new dynamics of flexible working
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Rather than chasing money, we must focus on evolving the Scottish tech ecosystem
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Systal opens new US headquarters
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Network and security services firm's international expansion continues with new site in Florida
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Thousands moved to Scotland after tax rates devolved
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Glen Clova Scientific closes £4 million seed funding round
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Occupier demand for Scottish commercial property rises
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Scottish corporate insolvencies rise again
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Why the culture sector's subsidy or bust approach must change
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Scottish financial services' hidden US giants grow larger
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Pier Solutions announces new leadership team
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CMS appoints new partners in Glasgow and Aberdeen
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Cairn Group restructures management team
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Operating pre-tax profit of £1.3bn for the first quarter was down 27% year-on-year
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Scottish Friendly reports highest new business sales in 162 years
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Record savings balance for Scottish Building Society
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Ashton McGill posts 41% increase in annual turnover
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