Andrew Noble: opportunities need more capital The venture capitalist tells TERRY MURDEN that the north’s early stage companies face a funding battle with the Golden Triangle As a former Olympian, Andrew Noble knows what it takes to hit the heights of success. But he’s concerned that Team spin-off in the north of Britain is not […]
Finance and legal
The hidden risks of working abroad
Remote working creates legal, regulatory and other challenges for employees and employers, writes MARIANNE MCJANNETT Flexible and remote working have become a permanent feature of Scotland’s employment landscape. From professional services firms in Glasgow and Edinburgh to energy businesses in Aberdeen, employers increasingly recognise that flexible working helps attract and retain talent, improves employee wellbeing […]
Don’t delay when workplace disputes arise
A surge in demand for ACAS dispute resolution services highlights the value of early legal support, says NICOLA GRAY Recent figures from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has revealed a significant increase in demand for its dispute resolution services, with requests rising by 27% compared to 2025 figures. This trend suggests that more […]
Who is responsible for AI’s flawed decisions?
AI is beginning to act independently of humans and it comes with legal risks, says SCOTT MONCUR Artificial Intelligence is on everyone’s agenda and, as it develops beyond passive tools, we need to be aware of something more dynamic and potentially disruptive: Agentic AI. This appears to act independently, make decisions, and execute multi-step tasks without […]
Prepare for changes to filing accounts
Forthcoming Companies House reforms are due to come into effect, says NICOLA CAMPBELL Businesses should prepare for significant changes to how company accounts are prepared and filed as a series of reforms begin to take effect. Companies House changes, alongside new UK GAAP requirements for presenting financial statements that are due to come into force […]