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Currys sees AI-powered tech as a driver of future growth

Currys pins growth hopes on AI-powered technology
CURRYS – the go-to store for many for TVs, laptops, computers, mobile phones, air fryers and more – saw underlying pre-tax profits rise by 10% to £118 million in the year to April 27 although it reported a 2% drop in UK like-for-like sales.

Currys is a staple of the UK's high streets and retail parks

Currys is a staple of the UK's high streets and retail parks

Tech and electrical retailer ‘planning prudently’ but confident about the year ahead

Alexis Graham is a member of Shepherd and Wedderburn's private wealth and tax team, and has a particular expertise in charity law

Alexis Graham is a member of Shepherd and Wedderburn's private wealth and tax team, and has a particular expertise in charity law

Estate Planning Philanthropy: How to leave a lasting legacy

The team at Green Home Systems can help you navigate the funding landscape and determine if you are eligible

The team at Green Home Systems can help you navigate the funding landscape and determine if you are eligible

Make home energy efficiency a priority this summer to enjoy a cosy autumn and winter

Jensen Huang of Nvidia, whose AI 'superchips' are driving many of today’s software and scientific advances

Jensen Huang of Nvidia, whose AI 'superchips' are driving many of today’s software and scientific advances

The ‘American Dream’ is real – and has changed our world

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Scottish income tax burden for higher earners 'under review'

Bank of England

Bank of England

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All eyes on Bank of England after inflation finally hits target

NatWest Group is acquiring most of Sainsbury's Bank as the UK banking sector further consolidates

NatWest Group is acquiring most of Sainsbury's Bank as the UK banking sector further consolidates

NatWest secures £2.5bn deal for Sainsbury’s banking arm

NatWest is acquiring Sainsbury's Bank in a deal worth £2.5 billion

NatWest is acquiring Sainsbury's Bank in a deal worth £2.5 billion

Bank acquisition comes as no surprise as supermarkets go back to basics

There's a lot to consider when it comes to pensions

There's a lot to consider when it comes to pensions

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Five ways the UK General Election could affect Scottish pensions

David Duffy, chief executive of Virgin Money, has warned of 'headwinds'

David Duffy, chief executive of Virgin Money, has warned of 'headwinds'

Profits rise at Virgin Money ahead of merger but ‘headwinds’ to come

The Virgin Money is the subject of a £2.9bn takeover by Nationwide

The Virgin Money is the subject of a £2.9bn takeover by Nationwide

Virgin Money's profits hike puts positive spin on looming takeover

Narendra Modi is set for his third-term as India's prime minister

Narendra Modi is set for his third-term as India's prime minister

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Colin McLean: What will year of global elections mean for investors?

Business HQ Monthly

Youth camp to tackle the big challenges in financial education

Energy efficiency specialist Green Home Systems (GHS) is ramping up its efforts to educate and empower homeowners by raising awareness of the options open to them

Energy efficiency specialist Green Home Systems (GHS) is ramping up its efforts to educate and empower homeowners by raising awareness of the options open to them

Four in five Scottish households missing out on vital energy-saving funding

Many grants and subsidies available for those who want to make their homes more eco-friendly.

Many grants and subsidies available for those who want to make their homes more eco-friendly.

Create a warm, happy, energy-efficient property with Green Home Systems

India’s general election concludes next week with the results expected on Tuesday

India’s general election concludes next week with the results expected on Tuesday

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India: an investment opportunity too big to ignore

NatWest boss Paul Thwaite with chief financial officer Katie Murray

NatWest boss Paul Thwaite with chief financial officer Katie Murray

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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Edinburgh bank takes leap towards private ownership

Derek Money, Head of Sales in White Oak UK’s Glasgow office

Derek Money, Head of Sales in White Oak UK’s Glasgow office

White Oak UK’s Glasgow office creates centre of excellence for finance to SMEs

It's important to keep abreast of your pension plan

It's important to keep abreast of your pension plan

Time to take control of your pension and your future

Ideal Home Show, Mr MoneyJar

Ideal Home Show, Mr MoneyJar

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Award winning Mr MoneyJar gives his top 5 financial tips for young Scots

Tracey Davidson

Tracey Davidson

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Edinburgh bank reveals new chief executive as veteran boss retires

The asset manager is based in East Lothian

The asset manager is based in East Lothian

Scottish investment firm names first non-family member as boss

Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced the latest changes to income tax policy in Scotland at the Budget in December

Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced the latest changes to income tax policy in Scotland at the Budget in December

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Daniel Hough: Tax divergence has become customary in Scotland

Household energy bills to hit lowest in more than two years

Household energy bills to hit lowest in more than two years

Household energy bills to hit lowest in more than two years

Home buyers 'gambling' as ultra-long mortgages go from niche to norm

Home buyers 'gambling' as ultra-long mortgages go from niche to norm

Home buyers 'gambling' as ultra-long mortgages go from niche to norm

NatWest owns Royal Bank of Scotland

NatWest owns Royal Bank of Scotland

Government stake in Edinburgh-based bank falls further

The UK Government is considering a 'pot for life' to help people manage their pension

The UK Government is considering a 'pot for life' to help people manage their pension

Like the sound of having one pension ‘pot for life’?

63-year-old retired Edinburgh man Raymond Young has won £500,000 in the National Lottery

63-year-old retired Edinburgh man Raymond Young has won £500,000 in the National Lottery

Edinburgh man thought £500,000 Thunderball Lottery win was a dream in the night

Retail in Scotland accounts for one-fifth of business rates and 4,000 shops saw £31 million added to their rates bills last month

Retail in Scotland accounts for one-fifth of business rates and 4,000 shops saw £31 million added to their rates bills last month

New First Minister has real opportunity to work with business community

The US Treasury Building in Washington, DC

The US Treasury Building in Washington, DC

The divergence in central bank rate cutting plans

Consultancy owner Angela Prentner-Smith believes there are formidable barriers for new businesses

Consultancy owner Angela Prentner-Smith believes there are formidable barriers for new businesses

Business HQ Monthly

Retirement bombshell warning as surviving here and now takes top priority

City stunned as bank chief quits unexpectedly

Food insecurity fears for those unable to work - ‘Sick note’ rhetoric does not match reality

Food insecurity fears for those unable to work - ‘Sick note’ rhetoric does not match reality

Citizens Advice Scotland

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Charity warns Rishi Sunak's 'sick note' rhetoric doesn't match reality

Lee Halpin : Don't get caught out by the dawn of a new tax year

Lee Halpin : Don't get caught out by the dawn of a new tax year

Lee Halpin : Don't get caught out by the dawn of a new tax year

Katie Murray, left, and Paul Thwaite

Katie Murray, left, and Paul Thwaite

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City cheers Edinburgh bank as 'Tell Sid' campaign beckons

NatWest was formally called Royal Bank of Scotland at parent group level

NatWest was formally called Royal Bank of Scotland at parent group level

BUSINESS INSIGHT

Scott Wright: Bank chief hammers home case for share offer

NatWest owns Royal Bank of Scotland

NatWest owns Royal Bank of Scotland

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Shares surge in Edinburgh bank giant as results beat expectations

Historic Scottish mutual eyes acquisitions after record sales

All-time-high savings revealed by Scottish building society

BUSINESS INSIGHT

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Climate protestors target Edinburgh investment giant

Royal Bank of Scotland

Royal Bank of Scotland

BUSINESS INSIGHT

New cast takes centre stage as state-backed bank hosts Edinburgh AGM

Warren Buffett released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

Warren Buffett released his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders

Markets have very short memories regarding interest rates and nervous traders

'We're so sorry' - energy firm boss apologises for overcharging mistake

'We're so sorry' - energy firm boss apologises for overcharging mistake

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'We're so sorry' - energy firm boss apologises for overcharging mistake

The energy giant is paying out £1.5m

The energy giant is paying out £1.5m

Electricity and gas giant to pay £1.5m for overcharging hundreds of customers

The Bank of England may keep interest rates higher for longer

The Bank of England may keep interest rates higher for longer

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'Pitiful': UK fails to inspire on the economy front

Vestas is a leading manufacturer of wind turbines

Vestas is a leading manufacturer of wind turbines

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Maintaining the pressure on companies to decarbonise

Left to right: Craig Nicol, Victoria Ivinson and Sheryl Macaulay

Left to right: Craig Nicol, Victoria Ivinson and Sheryl Macaulay

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Scots accountancy firm swallows up Kelso player

Duncan Stratford (left), managing director of CGWM UK; David Bremner, managing director of Intelligent Capital; and Graham Storrie, director of Adam & Company

Duncan Stratford (left), managing director of CGWM UK; David Bremner, managing director of Intelligent Capital; and Graham Storrie, director of Adam & Company

Former RBS wealth management brand returns to Glasgow following takeover deal

Left to right: Graeme Hartop, Sam Dunne, Mark Plummer, and Hannah Berridge

Left to right: Graeme Hartop, Sam Dunne, Mark Plummer, and Hannah Berridge

Edinburgh bank reports record customer numbers

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England

If profits prove sustainable, UK stocks can probably rally for a while longer

New poll: Scotland ‘rudderless’, UK 'laughing stock'

New poll: Scotland ‘rudderless’, UK 'laughing stock'

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New poll: Scotland ‘rudderless’, UK 'laughing stock'

The impact of ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and former PM Liz Truss remains fresh in many people's minds

The impact of ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and former PM Liz Truss remains fresh in many people's minds

With politics it’s always prudent to expect the unexpected

Historic Glasgow accountancy firm hires new director of taxation