Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) has helped create 30 new businesses in 2011/12 – equalling last year’s record performance – according to its annual report.

Carr's Milling Industries PLC today announces investment within its Food Division to develop the first new Flour Mill in Scotland for over 30 years. The initiative will be undertaken at its Kirkcaldy site on the Firth of Forth.

New research from Scottish Enterprise has examined the nature of growth of technology-based firms in Scotland. The findings demonstrate that while the proportion of technology-based firms in the Scottish economy is slightly lower than might be expected, technology companies are more likely to achieve rapid growth compared to non-technology firms.

An independent report commissioned by Scottish Enterprise has found that tourism opportunities related to the giant pandas have the potential to bring about a substantial increase in revenue for Edinburgh and the wider Scottish economy.

Four top financial services students, one from each university in Glasgow, have been recognised by the partners behind Glasgow's International Financial Services District (IFSD) for achieving top marks in their final exams.