Paul Andrews

A scientist is battling to hold on to a badger he rescued from the wild - and now enjoys a cup of tea with in his garden.

Malcolm Disson, 58, plans to host Christmas for his entire family in his new home

Ecologist Graeme Wilson, 55, rescued the badger cub after she was found starving in a cattle trough, but NatureScot has rejected his application to keep her

Family Business United has announced an exciting new addition to the N ational Family Business of the Year Awards 2027 , with the introduction of a dedicated Small Family Business of the Year – Scotland category, recognising the contribution and achievements of smaller family firms across the country.

It's Not Just Business. It's People. Why understanding yourself and the people around you could be one of the most valuable investments you make in your family business.

The relationships that make family businesses special can also make them complicated. Here's how to protect both the business and the people in it.

A former police officer once recognised by the Queen stalked a fellow cop – claiming she had an affair with her husband, a court heard.

Nottingham based packaging giant, The Wilkins Group has invested a further £300,000 in automation with the purchase of three state-of-the-art robotic palletising machines for its end of line processing operations.

Family businesses rarely fail because the product stops selling. Far more often, they falter because the family stops agreeing. Good family governance is what keeps the family aligned, so the business can keep doing what it does best.

Every December, somewhere in a family business, a board meeting gives way to mince pies and someone starts humming a carol. Often it is The Twelve Days of Christmas, and by the time they reach the five gold rings the tune has taken hold, reminding many of memories from their childhood.