Although London remains the key driver of economic growth on a UK basis, high demand for commercial property has pushed rents up and therefore limited the opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking to launch a new business. However, north of the border Scotland... Read More
Scottish businesses which survived the recession are now going to the wall in greater numbers than anywhere else in Britain. In the first three months of this year the number of corporate insolvencies north of the border was up more than 70 per cent on the... Read More
As the Scottish independence referendum draws ever closer, arguments between the Yes and No camps have heated up and caused businesses to become involved in the debate over the future of the UK. Although opinions differ regarding the impact a Yes vote... Read More
Standard Life has confirmed it is drawing up “contingency plans” to pull the majority of its operations out of Scotland if the country votes for independence. It is blaming “material uncertainties about money and regulations” for the post-referendum... Read More
At present, the debate over independence dominates the Scottish political agenda. While a date for the referendum has now been set, voters seem unable to arrive at a clear decision with most opinion polls showing a great deal of uncertainty regarding... Read More
New commercial properties which are built in Scotland could be eligible for some or all of their business rates cut from April 2013. The move comes after the Scottish Government unveiled the plans to encourage development in Scottish cities. The scheme... Read More
