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Stark warning for economy

No Deal Brexit would see GDP and exports plummet

Port of Grangemouth
Scotland’s exports could plummet says the report   A ‘No Deal’ Brexit would wipe 7% off Scotland’s GDP, up to 20% off exports and cause widespread disruption to the supplyRead More

40% rise in payroll forecast

French Duncan prepares for technology revolution

Graeme Finnie, managing partner French Duncan, with audit partners Nicola MacLennan and Stephen Hughes
Graeme Finnie, managing partner, with audit partners Nicola MacLennan and Stephen Hughes   Accountancy and business adviser French Duncan is forecasting a 40% increase in staffing levels – equal toRead More

Business taxes

VAT registered? Be prepared for the next big change

Making Tax Digital

Succession planning issue

Cost-cutting puts squeeze on leaders of the future

Betsy Williamson
Betsy Williamson: ‘resist indiscriminate red lines’   An ongoing drive on controlling costs across financial and professional services firms is threatening to weaken their future leadership structures, according to newRead More

Property round-up

Progress on Falkirk Gateway and Edinburgh schemes

Falkirk Gateway scheme
Vacant land will be transformed under the scheme   Hargreaves Property Ventures is to build a mixed-use scheme on 27.25 acres at Falkirk Gateway alongside The Helix, The Kelpies, Falkirk Stadium andRead More

More turmoil at Westminster

Three Tory MPs quit to join rebel Independent Group

Three Tory MPs have resigned from the party to join the new Independent Group of MPs who on Monday resigned from the Labour Party. Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and HeidiRead More

Tax

Who is a Scottish taxpayer? Income tax explained

Income tax own pic

New role for Munckton

Ex-Skyscanner director to drive growth at Care Sourcer

Ilana Munckton Care Sourcer
Care sector comparison site Care Sourcer has hired former Skyscanner senior director Ilana Munckton as director of growth. Ms Munckton oversaw a period of high growth at the global onlineRead More

Misses analysts' forecasts

Profits up 24% at Lloyds Bank, unveils higher dividend

Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds has made a further PPI provision (pic: Terry Murden) Profits after tax at Lloyds Banking Group rose 24% to £4.4bn in 2018, weaker than analysts’ expectations of £4.6bn, althoughRead More

Stores may have to be sold

Sainsbury’s or Asda brand may be axed to secure deal

Sainsbury's Local
Sainsbury’s and Asda may face some tough choices (pic: Terry Murden)   Competition watchdogs are suggesting Sainsbury’s and Asda either sell stores or ditch one of the brands amid concernsRead More