House prices dipped by 0.2% month on month on average in December following five months in a row of rises, according to an index. On an annual basis, property prices increased by 3.3% typically, ...

The inclement weather has caused a second day of school closures in the Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland council areas.

The latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) scored 53.3 in December, down from 55.2 in November.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials did not immediately confirm how long the warrant would remain valid.

Graham Smith, Republic’s chief executive, said there was public interest in pursuing the matter relating to a filing made at Companies House.