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PwC names new Scotland market leader and more than 130 promotions

Jason Morris. Credit: PwC

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Funding boost for fintechs looking to help people make better financial choices

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Dundee University bosses knew for months more job losses may be needed

The reception area within the Aurora building at 120 Bothwell Street, Glasgow. Picture by Alan McAteer, McAteer Photo

Legal giant takes 31,000 sq ft in one of Scotland’s greenest office buildings

Edinburgh-based Thankbox was founded in 2020 by husband-and-wife team Valentin and Tsvetelina Hinova.

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Buchanan Galleries is welcoming the opening of six new retailers ahead of the busy Christmas shopping season

Flagship shopping centre confirms six new names for Christmas shoppers

'The more women we have in C-suite positions to balance the decision-making and the thought process, the better,' says Ferguson. Picture: Duncan McGlynn.

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Major retailer files for administration, with 1000s of jobs at risk

Wilko, which folded in 2023, was one the most dramatic retail sector collapses in recent years.

Scottish shop closure rate below UK average as takeaways and cafés 'flourish'

One of the most notable failures last year was the administration of Wilko, which had operated 400 shops and employed some 12,000 workers.

More big companies likely to go to wall during 2024, insolvency experts warn

Scotland is expected to end the year on a more subdued note in terms of economic growth in comparison to other regions of the UK, according to the latest PwC outlook.

Scotland's economy to lag UK but 'encouraging' signs for year ahead - PwC

Richard Carter of Quilter Cheviot says: 'The economy may be holding up just now, but it is asking a lot for it to continue to do so for quite so long.' Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

UK economy grew faster than expected in Q1, according to new ONS figures

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A shopper walks past a Wilko store in Putney on September 12, 2023 in London.

Wilko set to close 111 more stores next week - full list of shops

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Breaking Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

Wilko suspends redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Breaking Wilko temporarily stops redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Shoppers are being warned of a Wilko scam

Wilko shoppers issued urgent warning over fake websites scam

Wilko launches huge money-saving sale

Wilko launches huge administration sale with 1000s of reductions

Wilko, formerly known as Wilkinson, was founded in 1930 and has grown to encompass some 400 stores including ten in Scotland.

Scottish stores and jobs on line as Wilko collapses into administration

The analysis by professional services giant PwC highlights significant regional variation in the employment rate of workers aged 55-64 in the UK.

Scotland could add 55,000 jobs if 'participation gap' is closed, says PwC

Jason Morris, regional market leader at PwC Scotland, says the ongoing productivity gap must be addressed. Picture: contributed.

Scots economy gains momentum, with UK set to avoid recession in 2023, says PwC

Scottish consumers are now prioritising everyday essentials while fashion fixes have taken more of a backseat, according to the report. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Third of Scots enjoying 'healthy' financial situation, says PwC

This week has seen figures released for retail sales on both sides of the Border.

Surprise jump in UK retail sales in January but general trend 'one of decline'

The board of Made.com has proposed formally winding up the company through a voluntary liquidation process. It comes after the online furniture retailer collapsed into administration last month after it was hammered by rising costs and pressure on customer budgets. Issue date: Thursday December 22, 2022.

Made.com proposes vote on liquidation to wind up firm

PwC has found that 3.3 per cent of all job adverts north of the Border were for roles with a positive impact on the environment (file image). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Scotland creating highest proportion of green jobs in UK, says PwC

Jason Higgs is Deals Partner, Scotland at PwC UK

Survey captures snapshot of Scottish business concerns - Jason Higgs

Technology innovation organisation CPI is opening its medicines manufacturing innovation centre at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire.

Medical innovation centre to bring 100 'high-value' jobs to Glasgow city region

Around 400 jobs lost at Made.com after furniture firm collapses

According to the PwC study, demand for domestic corporate events and conferences that the regions typically benefit from is set to remain flat. However, key players such as Edinburgh, above, will continue to benefit from international tourism.

Hoteliers enjoy summer boost but feel-good factor set to fizzle out in 2023

The Earth hangs over an empty Action Zone in the OVO Hydro building during the COP26 summit in Glasgow last year

Place and purpose are central to the strategy for PwC - Mairi McInnes

PwC: 'Scotland, along with the rest of the UK, is facing a continuous rise in the demand for electricity which must be met with a huge increase in low carbon energy generation.' Picture: John Devlin

Scotland set to play critical role in plugging green energy skills gap

Lisa Byars, Senior Associate and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Slow progress in narrowing gender pay gap - Lisa Byars

Kenny Munro, Katrina Hallpike, Ross Marshall and Stuart Copland, of PwC.

Four new equity partners among latest raft of promotions at audit giant PwC

Shoppers are becoming increasingly savvy about what they put in their baskets. Picture: Greg Macvean

Outlook for retail sector 'increasingly bleak' as consumers rein in spending

Fraser Wilson, financial services leader for PwC Scotland, says the pandemic has forced the financial services sector to accelerate the rate at which it has to change.

PwC to take on 100 people across Scottish financial services operations

Jason Morris

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Jason Morris is a transaction services partner, based in Edinburgh, where he leads the 80-strong deals practice for Big Four accounting firm PwC. Picture: Peter Devlin

Audit giant PwC names new leader for Scottish practice with 1,000 staff

Edinburgh’s Princes Street alone is home to vast swathes of shuttered shop fronts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Scottish business cannot allow insufficient Budget support

Edinburgh was among the hardest hit cities in the UK when the country spent much of 2020 in lockdowns, however this year’s demand for domestic holidays has seen the city’s economically vital hotel sector bounce back.

Edinburgh leading Scotland's hotels recovery but challenges remain: new figures
Scotland’s hotels are staging a recovery from the pandemic with Edinburgh leading the charge, a new study suggests.

Almost half of the UK's top law firms expect to reduce their office footprint in the wake of the pandemic.

Top-flight law firm finances bounce back from pandemic

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festive headache for UK retailers after record run of sales declines: reaction

Graeme Hartop and Colin Tate of Hampden & Co. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh private bank Hampden & Co hails double-digit growth as team expands

The report noted that London market sentiment remained positive, though there was a noticeable fall in IPO proceeds raised in the second quarter compared to 'exceptional' Q1 activity. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

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Standard Life Aberdeen is due to start rebranding itself as Abrdn from this summer

Irritable vowel syndrome claims a historic Scottish brand – Martyn McLaughlin

Euan Cameron, CEO and founder of Scottish tech start-up Willo.

Business comment: Why AI isn’t the future for applicants or employers

PwC has told more than 1,00 employees across their three offices in Scotland that they can spend around half their working hours at home and end work early on summer Fridays. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images.

PwC employees in Scotland given option to spend half of working hours at home

Thorntons, Fargate. Picture: Chris Etchells

High street retailer puts more than 600 jobs at risk as it closes stores

PwC - 'Hanging above our data for this year however, is Covid-19. Many of the CVAs and administrations in the early part of 2021 are not captured in this data.'

More than 650 chain stores disappear from Scotland's high streets in 2020

PwC doesn't expect economic activity to recover to pre-pandemic levels before 2023. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images.

PwC outlines expected Scottish GDP growth in 2021 - but fears full recovery coul...

A survey has found that nearly 70 per cent of respondents would like to work from home for one to three days a week. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Is a 'hybrid' approach of working at the office and at home the future?

The Bank of England predicts a rapid economy recovery this year if mass vaccination against Covid allows easing of the lockdown (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Good news on Covid recovery but Brexit's shadow will be long – Scotsman comment

This year’s survey shows that Edinburgh has been less affected economically than other cities. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh ranks best-performing UK city during pandemic

Edinburgh saw 59 business sites affected by CVAs, with casual dining and fashion brands most impacted.

Edinburgh third-most impacted UK city amid wave of hospitality restructurings

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