No Vacancy at the top: London and Edinburgh remain hotel investment hotspots

No Vacancy at the top: London and Edinburgh remain hotel investment hotspots

London remains most attractive European city for hotel investment, while Edinburgh retains UK regional top spot; Three quarters of hospitality leaders say they are optimistic about the long-term future of the UK hotel market; A surge in M&A activity is expected in the year ahead; Rising costs, labour challenges, and…

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Geopolitics remain the biggest risk to business for UK CFOs

Sentiment among UK CFOs has edged lower this quarter, but is running at above average levels; Concern about the risk of a US ‘hard landing’ has increased; CFOs expect to raise spending on digital technology and assets such as software, IT and AI, both over the next 12 months and…

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Johnston Carmichael makes strategic appointment to lead new chapter for UK consulting team

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed a new Partner and Head of Consultancy to bolster its consulting offering to clients. Bringing more than 20 years of expertise, Zoë Hodge will lead the 20 strong consulting team alongside Partner Ewen Fleming, who leads the company’s London…

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Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal

A Edinburgh-based prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda. Supported by Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service, the business has seen its product, ió fibrewater, reach new heights. The Prebiotic Company is the brainchild of three friends, Alyssa…

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Johnston Carmichael embraces the future with new senior leadership team

Leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has reshaped its leadership team with the appointment of a new Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer. Mark Houston, Chair, becomes Senior Partner while Lynne Walker, formerly the firm’s Vice Chair, and Head of Business Advisory, becomes CEO. Mark and…

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Scotland’s largest PR agency strengthens public affairs team ahead of election

Fraser Paterson, a former senior adviser to Charlotte Street Partners and a Labour MSP has joined BIG Partnership as its new Head of Public Affairs. The move comes as the agency seeks to support clients through a likely change of government at Westminster. Fraser Paterson, who previously managed PR and…

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