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Law firm Browne Jacobson has grown its banking offering in the West Midlands with the appointments of associate Tyler Isaac and solicitor apprentice

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has been urged to "hold his nerve" and help boost growth for north-east businesses.

While the business community may be distracted by the Scottish Government’s new Wealthier, Happier, Fairer paper - first in a series to act as a prospectus for the new independence campaign - perhaps their focus should be on another document.

Popular, well-established Guest House business on the south side of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, within walking distance of the shore of Breiwick Bay and the centre of town, and ideally situated as a base from which visitors can explore all that the beautiful Shetland Islands have to offer. The business comprises a large detached house in ‘walk-into’ condition providing 9 well-appointed, en-suite letting bedrooms, all recently re-decorated to a high standard, along with a large guest l...

SOME of Scotland’s country estates are facing a financial crisis after a state aid loophole in a rate relief scheme hits green hydro-electric operators who produce almost a fifth of renewable energy output. Estates which sought to diversify into green energy schemes are being hit hardest through a bigger rates burden - because they have created multiple hydro schemes. A handful of operators are now said to be facing bankruptcy and campaigners are appealing for minsters’ help in the cr...