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UK Government AML reforms 'add cost without benefit' for Scotland
Law
Law Society of Scotland 'frustrated and disappointed' with the decision to remove regulatory functions
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UPDATE: Reeves axes ‘arbitrary rules’ costing firms £6 billion
Regulation
This will include removing the need to submit director reports to Companies House and reforming business merger panels
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ScottishPower accused of ‘obstructing public right to know’ in pylon fight
ScottishPower
A campaign group had requested information relating to the proposed 58-mile overhead power line
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Views sought on Bill to recognise digital assets as property
Fintech
The Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill would incorporate the ownership and transfer of crypto into Scots law
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Licences required to sell vapes under proposed crackdown
UK Government
UK Government also seeking views on the flavours, nicotine strength and appearance of vapes
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Scottish food producers backed to make recipes healthier
Food & Drink
Each of the 14 selected companies will receive up to £5,000 to reformulate their produce
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How to navigate the whisky cask boom
Whisky
Tips from the experts for safer investment in Scotland's national drink
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Fishermen fear ‘zero catch’ cod recommendation could be ‘fleet-ending’
Scottish fishing
International advisory body calls for no catching of cod in the northern shelf of the North Sea during 2026
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Student housing exempted from rent controls in Housing Bill
Scottish Government
In an almost seven-hour session, MSPs voted on nearly 200 amendments at the Bill’s third stage
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Hydrogen could define Scotland’s energy future – if the law keeps pace
Analysis
Legal clarity, risk-sharing and institutional frameworks are required to create long-term, investable projects
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Build-to-let homes set to be exempt from rent controls
Scottish Government
Housing Secretary says there need to be exemptions due to fears the policy could affect housebuilding
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Scotland’s ‘cosmetic cowboy’ crackdown could set UK standard
Health and wellbeing
Early preparation is key to make the most of the Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill
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FCA chief joins BoE governor at Edinburgh investment summit
Scottish Financial Enterprise
The two-day event is being hosted Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London
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Many Scottish businesses 'still unprepared' for new fraud offence
Regulation
The Failure to Prevent Fraud rules come into force today
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Reasons to be cheerful about Scotland’s private rented sector
Property
Demand for such properties in Scotland - especially in the big cities - is outpacing supply
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Scottish machinery firm director banned after under-declaring VAT by more than £1.5 million
Bankruptcy
The company entered administration last year owing more than £3m
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£20 million for cladding confirmed amid ‘glacial pace’ of remediation criticism
Property
Minister pledges that by 2029, every high-risk residential building over 18 metres will have been resolved
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Scottish Housing Regulator appoints new chair
House building
He began as a councillor in Niddrie and then got into social housing in the Highlands
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North Sea catering merger set for in-depth investigation
North Sea oil
Competition and Markets Authority raises concern that the deal may lead to higher prices and a lack of choice
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Companies House confirms identity verification rollout in November
Regulation
It will be an offence to act as a director without being verified, once the new duties commence
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Motor finance victims urged to complain as compensation could hit £18 billion
Regulation
Consultation to be launched by October, with the first payments potentially being made in 2026
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Centrica calls for new customer ban on Octopus
Octopus Energy
British Gas owner highlights its rival failed to meet capital adequacy targets in April
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Bank of England chief says ‘not sensible’ to tear up ring-fencing rules
Regulation
The potential shake-up is part of the Chancellor's Leeds reforms to financial services
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‘Shovel-ready’ renewables prioritised in grid connection queue shake-up
Renewables
Regulator opens three-week window for evidence to find out which projects are ready-to-go
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