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Deloitte says the combined market value of the 53 UK-listed companies that participated is £363 billion, about 15 per cent of the UK quoted equity market. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

Attractiveness of debt finance hits lowest level since 2009, says Deloitte

The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.
The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.

Edinburgh fintech firm ranked fastest-growing tech company in Scotland

'There was definitely an appetite in the room to continue the dialogue,' says Angela Mitchell, senior partner for Deloitte in Scotland, of the event. Picture: contributed.
'There was definitely an appetite in the room to continue the dialogue,' says Angela Mitchell, senior partner for Deloitte in Scotland, of the event. Picture: contributed.

Deloitte hails impact of event to foster Scots economic growth

Millions of people on low incomes will start to receive payments of £324 into their bank accounts from Tuesday as part of the UK Government's cost-of-living support. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Millions of people on low incomes will start to receive payments of £324 into their bank accounts from Tuesday as part of the UK Government's cost-of-living support. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Three quarters of Scots fear cost-of-living crisis will get worse – poll

GFG Alliance, owned by Sanjeev Gupta, is the sort of company which may be subject to this contract in future.
GFG Alliance, owned by Sanjeev Gupta, is the sort of company which may be subject to this contract in future.

Ministers make up to £32m available for 'due diligence' on failing companies

'It is imperative that we collectively step up to build a better future,' says WES chief operating officer Bronwen Thomas. Picture: Phil Wilkinson.
'It is imperative that we collectively step up to build a better future,' says WES chief operating officer Bronwen Thomas. Picture: Phil Wilkinson.

Fears that some efforts to boost female entrepreneurship lack suitable firepower

11 jobs that don’t require a degree and how much you could earn

Income streams are set to increase in the SPFL.
Income streams are set to increase in the SPFL.

'New tone and direction for Scottish football': Deloitte report sets out stall

A new Scottish Premiership TV deal is being negotiated with Sky Sports. Picture: SNS
A new Scottish Premiership TV deal is being negotiated with Sky Sports. Picture: SNS

SPFL could net £38m-a-year in new Scottish Premiership Sky deal

Employees working at the Lochaber smelter near Fort William, which is powered by the nearby hydro-electric plant.
Employees working at the Lochaber smelter near Fort William, which is powered by the nearby hydro-electric plant.

Question marks remain over key conditions of £586m Lochaber smelter guarantee

Sanjeev Gupta, of GFG Alliance, with Nicola Sturgeon.
Sanjeev Gupta, of GFG Alliance, with Nicola Sturgeon.

Lochaber smelter guarantee consultancy costs skyrocket to £800,000 in past year

Deloitte's new senior partner for Scotland Angela Mitchell - who flags tackling climate change as a priority. Picture: Jeff Holmes.
Deloitte's new senior partner for Scotland Angela Mitchell - who flags tackling climate change as a priority. Picture: Jeff Holmes.

Deloitte announces first-ever female senior partner for Scotland

The median FTSE 100 CEO package for 2021 came in at £3.62 million, Deloitte has found. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images.
The median FTSE 100 CEO package for 2021 came in at £3.62 million, Deloitte has found. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images.

FTSE 100 bosses see pay packets return to pre-pandemic levels

Hibs owner Ron Gordon is optimistic about the future.
Hibs owner Ron Gordon is optimistic about the future.

Gordon speaks on Deloitte review - 'some exciting things there for the league'

Almost half of finance leaders believe operating costs will rise in the year ahead, according to the survey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.
Almost half of finance leaders believe operating costs will rise in the year ahead, according to the survey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Record number of finance chiefs forecast cost hikes, Deloitte report finds

The list of affected organisations, released to The Scotsman
The list of affected organisations, released to The Scotsman

Scottish ministers release redacted document in 'improved' transparency response

The Scottish Government has spent more than £50m with large consultancy firms since 2011
The Scottish Government has spent more than £50m with large consultancy firms since 2011

Big four consultancy firms earn £50m from Scottish taxpayer funded contracts

Left to right are Bruce Farquhar (chairman), Mike McGregor (non-executive director), and Murray McCall (managing partner) of Anderson Strathern. Picture: Stewart Attwood
Left to right are Bruce Farquhar (chairman), Mike McGregor (non-executive director), and Murray McCall (managing partner) of Anderson Strathern. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Scots legal firm Anderson Strathern unveils profit hike and 'top echelon' hire

Edinburgh firm PureLiFi has demonstrated how its technology could be used to provide better digital connections in a home environment.
Edinburgh firm PureLiFi has demonstrated how its technology could be used to provide better digital connections in a home environment.

Edinburgh tech firm unveils digital home breakthrough

Hibs owner Ron Gordon, right, and chief executive Ben Kensell.
Hibs owner Ron Gordon, right, and chief executive Ben Kensell.

Hibs chief speaks on health of club, Ron Gordon and Deloitte review

Masterplanned by architectural practice Foster + Partners, the Haymarket Edinburgh development will be located at the heart of a major transport hub in one of the city’s established commercial districts. Offices, a hotel, shops and leisure facilities will be configured around a 'significant landscaped public realm'.
Masterplanned by architectural practice Foster + Partners, the Haymarket Edinburgh development will be located at the heart of a major transport hub in one of the city’s established commercial districts. Offices, a hotel, shops and leisure facilities will be configured around a 'significant landscaped public realm'.

Fully let: all office space taken at £350m Haymarket Edinburgh development

Covid Scotland: Omicron outbreak makes Scotland’s economic recovery uncertain, economists warn
Covid Scotland: Omicron outbreak makes Scotland’s economic recovery uncertain, economists warn

Omicron outbreak makes Scotland’s economic recovery uncertain, economists warn

Scots said they expect to reduce their spending over the next three months, Deloitte has found. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.
Scots said they expect to reduce their spending over the next three months, Deloitte has found. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Scots consumer confidence falls for first time in 2021 amid rising prices

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak could overhaul UK alcohol taxes in the Autumn Budget ​(image: Shutterstock)
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak could overhaul UK alcohol taxes in the Autumn Budget ​(image: Shutterstock)

Beer and wine prices set to drop in potential booze tax overhaul next week

Record numbers of young people are being referred to mental health services. Picture: Getty Images.
Record numbers of young people are being referred to mental health services. Picture: Getty Images.

The pandemic has left long-term scarring on young people - Sandy Begbie

Former First Minister Henry McLeish fears the latest review into Scottish football could leave smaller clubs behind.
Former First Minister Henry McLeish fears the latest review into Scottish football could leave smaller clubs behind.

McLeish accuses five clubs of an agenda-driven review into Scottish football

The Scotsman's annual Data Conference will take place this Thursday
The Scotsman's annual Data Conference will take place this Thursday

University of Edinburgh study reveals off-field data to help the Scottish footba...

Ben Kensell expanded on the reasons behind Hibs joining forces with four other clubs for the SPFL review
Ben Kensell expanded on the reasons behind Hibs joining forces with four other clubs for the SPFL review

Hibs chief optimistic SPFL review can change Scottish game for better

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festive headache for UK retailers after record run of sales declines: reaction

Deloitte expects the six months between April and September to deliver greater growth than in the four years before the pandemic. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images.
Deloitte expects the six months between April and September to deliver greater growth than in the four years before the pandemic. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images.

Consumer-driven rebound forecast as confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels

More than four in ten CFOs report that demand for their own businesses has already returned to pre-pandemic levels, Deloitte says (file image). Picture: John Devlin.
More than four in ten CFOs report that demand for their own businesses has already returned to pre-pandemic levels, Deloitte says (file image). Picture: John Devlin.

Hopes of fast-paced economic recovery as UK finance chiefs foresee spending boom

Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

£2,000 a day 'contingency planning' bill around multi-million GFG Alliance deal

Fleurtations is run by Belinda Jarron and David Chalmers, who have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Picture: Kirsty Anderson.
Fleurtations is run by Belinda Jarron and David Chalmers, who have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Picture: Kirsty Anderson.

East Lothian's Fleurtations sees business blossoming

The accountancy and business advisory practice has announced a raft of appointments across its Scottish offices.
The accountancy and business advisory practice has announced a raft of appointments across its Scottish offices.

Three new partners named at Big Four accountancy practice in Scotland

Lookers is the owner of the long-established Scottish Taggarts car business.
Lookers is the owner of the long-established Scottish Taggarts car business.

Deloitte's role in auditing Taggarts owner Lookers to be probed

Boohoo has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton - here’s what will happen to staff and 214 shops (Photo: Shutterstock)
Boohoo has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton - here’s what will happen to staff and 214 shops (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boohoo has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton - here’s what will happen t...

Asos has now bought over the Topshop brand, but this has not saved high street stores from closing down (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)
Asos has now bought over the Topshop brand, but this has not saved high street stores from closing down (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Can you use Topshop giftcards, store cards, returns and shop products online?

Business people on the move

Topshop has been plunged into administration alongside all other Arcadia brands
Topshop has been plunged into administration alongside all other Arcadia brands

Is Topshop closing down as Arcadia goes into administration?

Beyonce Knowles, Sir Philip Green and Cara Delevingne at the Topshop Topman New York City flagship opening dinner in 2014 (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Beyonce Knowles, Sir Philip Green and Cara Delevingne at the Topshop Topman New York City flagship opening dinner in 2014 (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Who is Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip Green?

Topshop Owner Arcadia announces it is going into administration
Topshop Owner Arcadia announces it is going into administration

Topshop Owner Arcadia announces it is going into administration

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is set to collapse within days, putting around 15,000 jobs at risk, according to Sky News.
Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is set to collapse within days, putting around 15,000 jobs at risk, according to Sky News.

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s empire set to collapse ‘in days’

15,000 jobs at risk as Philip Green's Arcadia Group reportedly faces collapse - ...

Sales for October were 5.8 per cent higher than the same month last year as retailers said 'consumers had started Christmas shopping earlier this year'. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Sales for October were 5.8 per cent higher than the same month last year as retailers said 'consumers had started Christmas shopping earlier this year'. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

UK to see the 'most digital Christmas ever' after explosion in online sales

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is closing 26 restaurants across the UK - the list in ful...

Paul Coffey of GC5G
Paul Coffey of GC5G

What benefits will the Scotland 5G Centre bring?

The majority of the retail stores are intended to be kept by JD Sports (Photo: Shutterstock)
The majority of the retail stores are intended to be kept by JD Sports (Photo: Shutterstock)

Go Outdoors has been bought back by JD Sports - here’s what will happen to shops

Car dealers in general have had a tough time of late. Just 20,000 new cars were registered in May compared with 184,000 during the same month in 2019, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said last week. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Car dealers in general have had a tough time of late. Just 20,000 new cars were registered in May compared with 184,000 during the same month in 2019, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said last week. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scottish car dealer Taggarts owner Lookers warns shares may be suspended

Rangers have released their dossier against the SPFL.
Rangers have released their dossier against the SPFL.

Details of Rangers' dossier of evidence against SPFL revealed

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Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes rejects job in new First Minister Humza Yousaf's Government

New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

What Humza Yousaf said and what he meant in speech after FM vote