Royal Bank of Scotland

Scotland’s scaling opportunity revealed in new research

The Royal Bank of Scotland has today (14 September 2026) published a major report into Scotland and the UK’s innovation economy and access to public funding for high growth businesses– From Innovation to Impact: Translating the UK’s Untapped Innovation Cohort into Regional Growth. The report, produced by the Royal Bank of Scotland using data from […]

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Employment continues to increase across Scotland’s private sector in August

The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker indicated that business conditions across Scotland’s private sector moved closer to stabilisation in August. The headline Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of Scotland’s manufacturing and service sectors – rose to 48.9

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Scotland leads the UK with fastest growth in new start-ups, as technology start-ups drive a new wave of entrepreneurship

NatWest/ Royal Bank of Scotland and Beauhurst’s New Startup Index published today shows the UK’s active business population continues to grow as entrepreneurs adapt to a changing business environment.  The UK’s active business population has reached a record 5.66 million companies, demonstrating the strength and adaptability of British entrepreneurship despite a moderation in new company incorporations, according to the

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Chamber CEO Presents to Royal Bank of Scotland’s Scotland Board During Inverness Visit

Inverness Chamber of Commerce was delighted to take part in Royal Bank of Scotland’s ‘Scotland Board on the Road’ visit to the Highlands this week. Chamber Chief Executive Colin Marr had the opportunity to present directly to the Scotland Board, offering a comprehensive overview of the region’s economic landscape, business environment, and future opportunities. During

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