Scottish businesses turn to self-funding as growth confidence dips in H2
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Scottish businesses turn to self-funding as growth confidence dips in H2
29th July 2026Over two thirds (68%) of private business owners in Scotland are confident in delivering growth in the second half of 2026, according to KPMG. At the start of 2026, KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer surveyed 1,500 privately owned businesses across the UK, including 119 in Scotland, spanning sectors such as…
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Edinburgh-based Zelim crowned UK top tech trailblazer
29th June 2026Zelim, a Scottish AI business, has been crowned KPMG’s 2026 Tech Innovator in the UK. The annual competition spotlights and celebrates the world’s most innovative technology start-ups and provides a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses and collectively champion the future of tech. The Edinburgh-based start-up, which…
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Scottish GDP forecast to grow by 0.8% in 2026 as Iran conflict raises inflation and growth risks
9th June 2026Scottish growth to remain broadly in line with UK economy despite weaker momentum in the first three months of the year The impact of the conflict in Iran is creating headwinds for Scottish businesses with rising borrowing costs, and higher uncertainty likely to weaken the pace of Scottish investment growth…
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Zelim set to represent Scotland in race to be named top UK tech trailblazer
21st May 2026Zelim has seen off strong competition from a raft of tech startups to be named Scotland’s Tech Innovator 2026 winner, as part of KPMG’s bid to crown the UK’s most exciting tech businesses. The Edinburgh-based company, which builds AI-enabled maritime safety and security systems to save lives when people fall…
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Scottish businesses enter 2026 with steady confidence and a strong focus on sustainability
12th February 2026Nearly nine in 10 (87%) private business owners in Scotland are confident about growth in 2026, according to KPMG’s annual Private Enterprise Barometer, in line with the UK average. The annual survey captured the perspectives of 1,500 privately owned businesses, including 119 in Scotland, from across various industries including professional…
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KPMG REACTION: Scottish Budget
13th January 2026Sandra Gilchrist, Head of Tax for Scotland at KPMG UK, said: “Raising the lower tax rate thresholds will be welcomed by some employees. However, others may be disappointed that the high marginal rate for those earning between around £44,000 and £50,000 remains, despite pre-Budget rumours the Finance Secretary might address…
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