Oil and gas engineering specialist Plexus Holdings this week posted a big increase in losses after the fallout from the coronavirus crisis took a toll on sales in key markets such as the UK North Sea.
However, chief executive Ben van Bilderbeek said the Aberdeen-based company was well-placed to benefit from the return to growth that he reckons the industry will “undoubtedly” see in 2021.
The Marloe Watch Company hailed the move
Switch to Scotland perfectly timed by luxury watch firm
A watch company business upped sticks from Henley-on-Thames and moved to Scotland because of its political outlook earlier this year, and is now closing in on its long-held ambition to assemble timepieces on these shores.
Antonio Horta-Osorio is changing job.
Outgoing Lloyds chief lands big new job in banking
Departing Lloyds Banking Group chief executive Antonio Horta-Osorio is set to take over as chairman of investment banking and wealth management heavyweight Credit Suisse in May.
The new store welcomed shoppers of all ages.
Scotland's largest M&S Food store opens
Marks & Spencer hasopened its largest M&S Food store in Scotland, near Edinburgh.
◾Scotland’s ‘forgotten firms’ need grant money
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◾Omega expects ‘significantly improved’ second half
◾New Lloyds chief's £5m package
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Omega expects ‘significantly improved’ second half after posting £1.8m loss
Omega Diagnostics has underlined the strength of its business prospects beyond Covid testing kits after posting a £1.8 million loss for the six months to the end of September.
READ MORE: The increase in its pre-tax deficit from £331,000 in the same period a year earlier had been anticipated, with the pandemic hitting sales within the food intolerance business. Revenues from this division fell by 38%, with reductions in most geographic regions but “particularly” in North America and Europe.
Hospitality workers abused by customers amid rules confusion
Staff are being abused by customers who refuse to accept Government guidance on eating and drinking out, industry leaders have said.
Opinion
Scott Wright: Deserted streets signal bleak midwinter for Scottish shops
Mark Williamson: More upheaval in prospect in banking sector
Kristy Dorsey: Challenges in store as jobless seek work in new industries
Business Bulletin:
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◾Glasgow family-owned restaurant firm to open in St James Quarter
◾Scotland's largest M&S food store opens
◾University spin-out secures £26.6m to treat liver damage
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And finally ... from the bulletin: Glasgow Dexter family-owned restaurant firm to open in St James Quarter | Scotland's largest M&S food store opens | University spin-out secures £26.6m to treat liver damage
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