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More delays likely

Rising costs of HS2 may see line upgrades in north

HS2 train
Off track: costs of the project have doubled Soaring costs of building HS2 may mean a delay in the second phase while alternative links are examined. A new estimate putsRead More

Confidence vote in Britain

More than 1,000 EU firms plan first UK office after Brexit

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EU firms are applying to operate in the UK More than 1,400 EU-based firms have applied for permission to operate in the UK after Brexit, with over 1,000 of theseRead More

Big Four changes

EY looking at private equity push ahead of audit reform

Thomas Cook shop
EY is being investigated over the collapse of Thomas Cook Big Four accountancy and advisory firm EY is making a big push into private equity as it reshapes the businessRead More

Big Four firm pursued

KPMG targeted over audit of Goals Soccer Centres

Keith Rogers
Keith Rogers: co-founder KPMG is at the centre of another auditing controversy after it emerged it is facing possible legal action over its auditing of Goals Soccer Centres. The EastRead More

Change for Royal couple

Harry and Meghan stripped of HRH titles and public funds

Meghan and Harry wedding
New arrangements: the couple will repay taxpayer’s money Prince Harry and  his wife Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties,Read More

Amid new EU warning...

Early US trade talks raise hopes for Scottish exports

James Macsween
James Macsween: new deal with US Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to open trade talks with the US that should include recent tariffs on Scottish exports. Mr Johnson willRead More

SME finance

Banks rein in lending amid concerns of slowdown

Bank of England
Banks are keen to avoid a build up of debt (pic: Terry Murden) Banks have reduced their lending to smaller firms amid concerns of a slowdown in the economy. NewRead More

Cost of living falls

Fall in inflation fuels interest rate speculation

Bank of England
The Bank of England meets this month (pic: Terry Murden) UK inflation sank to 1.3% last month, its lowest rate for more than three years, which is likely to fuelRead More

UK on a high

Britain’s tech boom: best ever year for investment

Science centre
Scotland is sharing the UK’s tech boom Britain’s technology sector enjoyed its best ever year for venture capital investment in 2019, with success increasingly shared across the country. New governmentRead More

Airline keeps flying

Virgin and Stobart back government Flybe deal

Flybe contributed
Rescued: the deal is described as good news for staff Cash-strapped regional airline Flybe has secured a rescue deal with its investors and the government that will ensure it continuesRead More