Beauty is in the eye of the regulator as Scotland’s aesthetics rules change
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Beauty is in the eye of the regulator as Scotland’s aesthetics rules change
29th September 2026The days of offering a quick cosmetic treatment from the spare room, beauty salon or a client’s home could soon be numbered. From September 2027, Scotland’s aesthetics industry will face a significant regulatory shake-up, bringing a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures within a formal licensing framework for the first time.…
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Financial education rolling out to youth clubs across Scotland
29th September 2026New partnership announced between Royal Bank of Scotland and YouthLink Scotland to rollout financial education, materials, activities and training to youth clubs across the country. Launch event in Port Seton on Monday saw 23 young people aged 13-16 to take part in budgeting focused puzzles and games, with Olympic and…
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Rory Stewart To Address CMS Scotland Business Conference
29th September 2026Professor in the Practice of International Relations at the London School of Economics, former Conservative cabinet minister and diplomat, best-selling author and co-host of The Rest is Politics podcast, Rory Stewart, will be among the guest speakers at next month’s CMS Scotland On Point business conference. Taking place on…
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World-first evaluation finds Surf Therapy at inland wave pools delivers significant improvements in young people’s wellbeing, confidence and connection
29th September 2026A world-first evaluation by mental health charity The Wave Project has found that young people taking part in its Surf Therapy programmes at inland wave pools experienced significant improvements across every outcome measured – with improvements comparable to beach-based programmes on four out of five measures. The findings could open…
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Balfour Beatty backs UK infrastructure growth with workforce set to increase by 2,000
29th September 2026Balfour Beatty is committing to increase its UK workforce from approximately 14,000 to 16,000 over the next two years as it scales up to deliver the country’s next generation of critical infrastructure. The recruitment drive marks a major acceleration in Balfour Beatty’s UK growth, with employee numbers rising from…
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Thomson Cooper Strengthens Audit Team with Promotion of Chris Steedman to Audit Director
29th September 2026Thomson Cooper is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Steedman to Audit Director. This follows his recent award of Responsible Individual (RI) status by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). Chris joined Thomson Cooper as a Senior Audit Manager in 2025 following a senior management role within…
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Edinburgh retains position as one of UK’s leading destinations for foreign investment
28th September 2026Edinburgh retains position as one of UK’s leading destinations for foreign investment Edinburgh ranked second in UK for investment attractiveness Only top-five location to improve its score Financial services, innovation and talent pipeline continue to attract investors Edinburgh has been named the UK’s second most attractive…
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£700k investment transforms city wellness destination
22nd September 2026ACROSS THE hospitality industry, wellness has moved from a nice-to-have to a guest priority. People no longer want just a treatment or a workout; they want an experience that supports how they move, recover and switch off. At One Spa, part of Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, based in the…
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Scottish businesses optimistic about growth but confidence lower than rest of UK
22nd September 2026Scottish businesses remain positive about the country’s economic growth prospects, but confidence is lower than in any other UK nation or region, according to new findings from the Bank of Scotland Business Barometer. Almost two-thirds (62%) are confident Scotland will see economic growth over the next three years, with 22%…
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Stubbornly high Government borrowing means stark choices ahead in the Budget
22nd September 2026Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is Head of Economic Research at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Public sector net borrowing of £18.3 billion in August provides another reminder of the fiscal straightjacket facing the Government ahead of the 28 October Budget. Borrowing remains stubbornly high despite the fact the UK…
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