Deloitte appoints new office senior partner for Edinburgh

Deloitte appoints new office senior partner for Edinburgh

Deloitte has appointed Lesley Smillie as its new office senior partner (OSP) for Edinburgh. Smillie has over 20 years of experience in professional services and has worked at the firm since 2005. She has a long history of successfully leading and managing public sector transformation programmes, delivering complex projects and…

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Johnston Carmichael announces strategic partnership with STAC to accelerate growth for Scotland’s tech innovators

Johnston Carmichael has agreed a new partnership with STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), underlining the firm’s commitment to Scotland’s innovation economy and supporting the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Based in Glasgow, STAC is Scotland’s industry-led accelerator for product-focused tech startups. It provides an 18-month programme combining mentorship, investment readiness,…

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Deloitte Head of Tax reacts to the Scottish Budget

Analysis – Small tax reductions, but fiscal drag remains a problem Garry Tetley, Head of Tax at Deloitte in Scotland, said: “There were no increases in Scottish income tax rates or new tax bands this year. Adjustments in the lower rate bands will result in small tax savings of up to…

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Scottish business coalition calls for competitiveness, investment certainty and delivery ahead of Holyrood election

A broad coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament, urging all political parties to prioritise competitiveness, infrastructure delivery and skills as the foundations of sustainable growth. Trade Associations’ Scotland represent employers and supply chains…

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Johnston Carmichael launches Impact Fund to support charity initiatives ahead of 90th anniversary

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives as part of the celebrations ahead of its 90th anniversary this year. The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or…

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UK CFOs upbeat on tech investment and potential for AI to boost productivity for year ahead

More than half of finance chiefs (59%) have become more optimistic over the past 12 months on the potential for AI to boost the performance of their organisation, up from 39% in Q3 of 2024; Almost all of them (96%) expect to see a rise in investment in digital technology and…

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Edinburgh embraces the art of the ‘split stay’ this winter

Edinburgh is one of the best cities in the UK to experience the growing hotel-hopping trend, with new research from Hotels.com revealing that more than half of travellers now book multiple hotels in a single destination. Forever Edinburgh’s latest winter campaign shows why the capital is made for this style…

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Johnston Carmichael appoints new Tax Director to support growth in corporate client base

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new tax director as the firm targets continued growth among large corporate clients across Scotland and beyond. Chris Forgan joins the leading UK accountancy and business advisory business with more than a decade of experience in tax…

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Forever Edinburgh celebrates Carer’s Rights Day and St Andrew’s Day with new Resident Days

Forever Edinburgh is inviting city residents to make the most of two upcoming Resident Days, celebrating both Carer’s Rights Day (Thursday, 20 November) and St Andrew’s Day (Sunday 30 November) with a range of exclusive local rewards and experiences. Following a successful launch on World Tourism Day, Resident Days continue to give those…

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Three Scottish businesses feature in Deloitte’s 2025 UK Technology Fast 50 awards

Edinburgh-based business came in at ninth place, making it the fastest-growing technology company in Scotland this year, with an average revenue growth of 2,792%; Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bathgate companies rank in 50 fastest-growing UK tech companies; Glasgow business placed fourth overall in the CleanTech award, while Bathgate business placed fourth…

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