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

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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Johnston Carmichael appoints Head of Construction and Property to drive strategic growth in key sector

Leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has announced the appointment of Glen Small as Head of Construction and Property, strengthening its commitment to supporting one of the UK’s most vital and dynamic sectors. Glen joined Johnston Carmichael in April 2022, bringing extensive experience from Big Four firms,…

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Clyde & Co relocates Edinburgh headquarters

International law firm Clyde & Co is relocating its Edinburgh office, moving from its current premises at Albany House to Saltire Court, a landmark Grade A building in the heart of the city’s Exchange District. Global real estate adviser CBRE, working alongside Cushman & Wakefield, secured the move on behalf…

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Johnston Carmichael steps up for communities across Scotland with £24,000 Kiltwalk fundraising boost

Leading UK chartered accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has raised more than £24,000 for 30 Scottish charities after taking part in this year’s Kiltwalk events. From Glasgow to Aberdeen, Dundee to Edinburgh, a team of 191 Johnston Carmichael “Chartered Akiltants” walked a combined 4,072 miles, embodying the firm’s…

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