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US markets hit record high as Trump ‘signs off’ China deal

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US President Donald Trump is believed to have signed off on a trade deal with China that would delay a new round of tariffs due to come into effect onRead More

Power merger cleared

Competition watchdog clears Ovo to acquire SSE Energy Services

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Switched on: a lengthy probe has been avoided The Competition and Markets Authority has decided not to refer the acquisition by OVO Group of SSE Energy Services Group. In September Ovo announced theRead More

Minerals deal

Erris Resources takes option to acquire Perthshire gold field

Panning for gold at Highland Safaris Erris Resources, the European focused mineral consulting and exploration company, is acquiring GreenOre Gold giving it the option to acquire 80% of the LochRead More

SNP unhappy at delay

Johnson pledges tax-cutting budget by February if elected

Boris Johnson
Handouts: Boris Johnson is promising tax cuts Boris Johnson says he will hold a tax-cutting Budget by February if he secures a majority at next week’s election, prompting anxiety atRead More

Reform Scotland demands change

Call to switch corporation tax powers to Holyrood

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More powers should pass to Holyrood (pic: Terry Murden) Scotland needs to have control of corporation tax to boost its economy, create jobs and attract more entrepreneurs, according to aRead More

Flotation plan

Dobbies eyes return to stock market on back of growth

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Dobbies: good growth Garden centre chain, Dobbies, is making tentative plans for a return to the stock market following a surge in sales. The firm, based at Lasswade in Midlothian, sawRead More

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Talks pledge

Brexit negotiatior Barnier ‘to prioritise UK trade deal’

Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier: confident of deal The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, will make Britain’s new trade deal with the EU a priority, it has been reported. Addressing aRead More

New data

Scottish economy expected to slow down next year

St James development Edinburgh
GDP fell as construction dipped (pic: Terry Murden) Economic growth in Scotland is expected to remain subdued in 2020, according to new research. PwC’s latest UK Economic Outlook projects growth ofRead More

Markets

Whitehorn buys Craneware shares; Aramco IPO; Aviva reverse

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Will Whitehorn: buying stock Incoming Craneware chairman Will Whitehorn has spent £29,860 buying shares in the Edinburgh-based healthcare billing company. Mr Whitehorn, a long-time adviser to Virgin chief Sir RichardRead More