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
  • Indeed Flex announced as new sponsor of Edinburgh Fringe

    18th March 2024

    Indeed Flex is committed to fair working practices, offering seasonal staff ownership, control and choice over where, when and how they work.  The Edinburgh Fringe is delighted to welcome Indeed Flex as a new sponsor for 2024. Building on the success of international employment website Indeed, Indeed Flex is geared…

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  • VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH SCULPTS NEW ARTIST IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CREATIVES

    18th March 2024

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking Artist in Residence initiative, a unique programme that is dedicated to supporting the city’s vibrant creative community. As part of the initiative, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is issuing an open call for emerging artists within the Edinburgh art scene, giving them…

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  • Burges Salmon acts for ENGIE on second UK-based biomethane acquisition in six months

    18th March 2024

    The firm’s Corporate and M&A team has advised leading multinational utility company ENGIE as it strengthens its presence in the UK biomethane market Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised ENGIE, the French multinational utility company committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, on its acquisition of…

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  • Top 10 Voices Competition Empowers Women to Share Their Stories

    18th March 2024

    Jodie Fraser photographed by Jonathan Bowcott In a bid to spotlight the voices of extraordinary women from across the globe, Women’s Business Club has launched the eagerly anticipated Top 10 Voices competition. Aimed at providing a platform for women to share their unique journeys and insights, this initiative promises to amplify diverse perspectives…

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  • Scottish store closure rate remains below UK average – with two new outlets opening daily throughout 2023

    18th March 2024

    Three stores closed each day in Scotland in 2023, with two new stores opening, according to the latest data from PwC and The Local Data Company (LDC) – resulting in net closures of one store per day. The bi-annual research tracks over 200,000 outlets in over 3,500 locations to gain…

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  • Gilson Gray represents Lime Rock in landmark litigation win

    18th March 2024

    Full-service legal firm Gilson Gray is celebrating a landmark win on behalf of its client, US-based private equity house Lime Rock Partners, following the successful defence of a multi-million-dollar court case.   The claim, raised in the Court of Session in Edinburgh by prominent oil and gas businessman Robert Kidd, was…

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  • Forth Ports submits plans for exciting development at Harbour 31 as the regeneration of Leith continues  

    18th March 2024

    Forth Ports has submitted an application for Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) to The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for Harbour 31, an exciting new housing, commercial and retail development on a 4.7 acre waterfront site at The Port of Leith. The proposed redevelopment of the site, close to the…

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  • Scotland’s Life Sciences Sector Poised for Growth

    15th March 2024

    Further investment in high quality lab and research space is vital if the life sciences sector in Scotland is to continue to grow, according to leading real estate advisor CBRE.Speaking at an event in Edinburgh, Chris Dougray, Head of Development at CBRE Scotland, and Chris Williams, CBRE’s Head of Life…

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  • Own New Rate Reducer mortgage strikes the right chord with Miller Homes customers in Edinburgh

    15th March 2024

    Miller Homes has launched a new partnership with Own New that could mean lower mortgage rates for people looking to buy a new build home in Edinburgh. Own New Rate Reducer is a brand-new product that could enable customers to reduce the interest rate on their mortgage for a new…

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  • Pressure Of Interest Rates On Business Revealed

    15th March 2024

    BCC survey of more than 1,000 UK businesses finds one third (33%) are negatively impacted by the current Bank of England interest rate. Small and mid-sized firms (39%), manufacturers (36%) and business to consumer firms (37%) are more likely to report a negative impact. Just one in 10 firms (9%)…

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