Output stabilised in the quarter to January, following three consecutive quarters of decline, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey for Scotland. However, output is expected to return to sharp decline in the months ahead. The survey saw an overall decline in total domestic and export orders, albeit at a slower pace than […]
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has completed on the sale of Holmhurst Care Home, a well-established specialist care home in Southampton, Hampshire. The sale was funded through Christie Finance. Holmhurst Care Home is a large detached two-storey dwelling with a single-storey extension to the rear. The care home is registered for 16 service […]
While the largest housebuilders in the country are collectively sitting on a £3bn war chest thanks to the introduction of the Stamp Duty holiday, it is also at the other end of the spectrum that the construction and trade sectors have seen much needed cash injections. The booming housing market as a result of the Stamp […]
Commenting on the government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper published today, Tom Ironside, director of business and regulation at the British Retail Consortium said: “Digital transformation and evolving consumer behaviour have led to a period of extraordinary change for retail and its workforce. The measures announced today, such as putting employers at the centre of […]
The latest research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed which rental property features are currently the most in-demand amongst UK tenants. Benham and Reeves looked at tenant demand across 23 major UK cities, analysing thousands of rental market listings for property features including gardens, garages, balconies, a concierge service, pet-friendly properties, […]
Moore Kingston Smith LLP, the London firm of the Top 15 Moore UK network of accountants and business advisers, is delighted to announce the acquisition of the audit and accounting business of Frank Hirth PLC, a top 35 UK accountancy and tax firm. The business includes Frank Hirth’s general practice audit, accounts and payroll business, […]
With Scotland’s CAN DO Innovation Summit fast-approaching, the winners of its #SME stage competition are today unveiled, as further details of the programme for the virtual event on 3 February are announced. The three winners of the competition, open to all small and medium sized Scottish businesses, were chosen from high-quality entrants who were asked […]
A new report by technology-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance, has revealed that despite Covid causing a 50% year-on-year collapse in Tech M&A activity in the second quarter, a remarkable bounce-back led to a spate of M&A activity in businesses focussed on Digital Transformation, resulting in a near record final quarter, boding well for 2021. […]
The UK credit card market is showing signs of recovery, with new accounts up by 16% month-on-month in November, and by 162% since the May 2020 low, according to data from the latest Equifax Market Pulse series. Credit limits, an indicator of lenders’ risk appetite and applicants’ financial health, are however still sliding, down 10% […]
Sustainability remains a top priority for over a third (37%) of businesses, in spite of Covid-19 recovery and profitability concerns. New research reveals that organisations are even prioritising sustainability ahead of preparing for hard recession, growth plans, and managing post-Brexit challenges. The survey of over 250 senior decision makers with responsibility for green initiatives across […]
