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Day: 11 February 2016

Gibbs to head up Glasgow patent office

Richard Gibbs
Marks & Clerk, Britain’s biggest intellectual property firm, has appointed Dr Richard Gibbs as managing partner in Glasgow. A chartered and European patent attorney, Mr Gibbs has spent over 13 years advisingRead More

Swinney Budget agreed

Historic vote leaves income tax at UK rate

John Swinney delivers Budget
Scottish taxes were pegged to the rates in the rest of the UK today in a historic vote in the parliament. READ MORE

Speculation of change of policy

Fresh talk of Opec cut fails to stem market falls

Global markets remained bearish in spite of fresh hopes tonight that Opec was prepared to cut oil production to ease the current glut. READ MORE

INTERVIEW: Julie Wilson and Amy Livingstone, Cheeky Chompers

‘The product being made by mums has been important to us’

Julie and Amy Cheeky Chompers
INTERVIEW: Julie Wilson and Amy Livingstone, Cheeky Chompers

London plummets to three-year low

London Stock Exchange
Thur close: Shares were in freefall again today, as major banking and mining stocks dragged the London market down to its lowest level in more than three years. Federal Reserve chairmanRead More

Tie-up will accelerate growth

Distribution deal takes NB Gin south

NB Gin
Craft distiller NB Gin has secured a distribution deal that will expand the East Lothian company's reach into England and Wales. READ MORE

Private sector investing in city

£40m mixed scheme for Dundee waterfront

Dundee flats and offices
A £40 million development of flats, premium office space and hotel will be built next to the V&A Museum on Dundee's waterfront. READ MORE

Productivity remains 'a priority'

UK growth to slow but remain robust, says CBI

Fairbairn
The CBI has downgraded its forecast for UK economic growth although it expects it to remain among the fastest growing advanced economies. READ MORE

New focus for business

Tech firms eye oil & gas after merger

Andrew Duncan Keith Brown Tony McKenzie
Two technology firms have joined forces in a move they hope will give them a greater presence in financial services and oil & gas. READ MORE

Appointments bolster team

Watts wins council surveys and audit deal

Andrew Murray
A firm of building surveyors, project managers and cost consultants is enjoying a strong start to 2016 after securing a significant contract with East Lothian Council. The deal, generated byRead More