News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • Experiential showcase of the Scottish events industry announces 2024 exhibitors, including Topgolf Glasgow and Iventis

    16th January 2024

    EXPERIENCEit, the new initiative designed to support the growing market for experiential events in Scotland and beyond, has announced exhibitors including Vue Cinemas, Social Jungle, Topgolf Glasgow, Iventis, Kimpton Hotels and Newsquest at the EXPERIENCEit debut. Organised by EVENTIT, this unique event will take place on Thursday 8 February 2024…

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  • New partnership between IFB and EXPO.e provides 24/7 Cyber Security for businesses 

    16th January 2024

    Connectivity, cyber security and IT Service provider IFB, has partnered with leading Cloud, IT, and network services provider EXPO.e – to provide large scale and comprehensive Cyber Security Operations Centre services (CSOC) for its current and future customers. IFB CEO Graeme Gordon said: “We are delighted to extend our working…

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  • Uncertain Times Ahead For Global Trade

    16th January 2024

    Reacting to the ONS trade data for November 2023, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:    “The positives are there was a pick-up in some export sectors in goods trade with the EU, particularly in automotive sales. Services also remained steady for a further month, with only very small…

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  • What are the Benefits of ESOS?

    16th January 2024

    The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory requirement for all large organisations in the UK that meet one of the following criteria: 250 employees or more Annual turnover of greater than £44,000,000 and an annual balance sheet of more than £38,000,000 Eligible businesses must submit their reporting by…

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  • Economic Growth Remains Fragile

    12th January 2024

    Responding to the latest GDP data from the ONS, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy and Insight at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:    “Today’s ONS data, showing GDP grew 0.3% in November, but fell 0.2% in the three months to then, indicates how fragile UK economic growth is right now.  …

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  • Blackadders LLP boosts earnings and profit

    12th January 2024

    Leading Sottish law firm Blackadders LLP has reported increased turnover and profit in its latest accounts. The figures for the 2022/23 financial year show turnover increased by more than £1million and profit rose by 12%. Performance in the current financial year so far points to a similar performance with another…

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  • Senior Team changes at Hunter Adams

    12th January 2024

    HR consultancy Hunter Adams is delighted to announce two changes to its senior team for 2024. Eilidh Robertson has moved into the role of Head of Executive Search, where she will work closely with the firm’s clients on senior hires across all disciplines. Candice Thompson has been promoted to Senior…

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  • Thomson Cooper Audit Director Gains RI Status

    12th January 2024

    Jacqueline Whyte, Director of Audit at Thomson Cooper Accountants, has gained Responsible Individual (RI) status. The firm, with approximately 100 staff across offices in Edinburgh and Fife, currently operates with five RIs conducting regulated audit work. Thomson Cooper serves as an auditor for organisations spanning public, private and not-for-profit sectors…

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  • Gillespie Macandrew appoints new rural specialist to its partnership

    12th January 2024

    Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew has appointed rural law specialist, Lizzie McFadzean to its partnership. Lizzie joins the firm’s market-leading land and rural business team from Anderson Beaton Lamond.  She brings almost 20 years’ experience advising in the sector with particular expertise in the sale and purchase of large farming…

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  • Learn how to invest in property abroad, Cryptocurrency and Tax rules

    12th January 2024

    Meet The Experts, discover how to use cryptocurrency, invest in UK and international property, how to usee your Sass and more… Join us for an exciting in-person event at The Scotsman Picturehouse! Get ready to dive into the world of cryptocurrency and learn how to use it effectively. Our experts will…

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