A growing recruitment consultancy has firmly placed its roots in Edinburgh by moving into a dedicated office space in the city.
ORB Recruitment, which has its headquarters in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, expanded into Scotland earlier this year in a move headed up by Edinburgh-based Alan Wallace who became part of ORB’s senior management team
The team of three has moved into the prestigious Pure Office development in Edinburgh Park. The 300 sqft smart space offers room to expand and provides a high standard workplace for the team to meet, relax and work in an ideal local next to important transport links.
Alan said: “We opened up our Scotland presence earlier this year but due to Covid pandemic we were not in position to get a new office until now. We are delighted to be moving into our new suite at Pure Offices which has a perfect location for our needs with excellent transport links and a really strong and established business community already within the development.
“Things have gone really well for us on the past six months and we have been working on some exciting new projects focused on permanent and contract hire recruitment across key development sectors in engineering, construction, food and drink, supply chain, and community-based health care services. Our aim is to develop tailored and bespoke recruitment solutions for talent attraction for businesses throughout Scotland and we are always looking forward to the next challenge. Getting this office space means we can now look ahead to growing our business here and really making our mark on the recruitment sector here.
“I am currently joined by recruitment consultant Chantelle Darkings who will split her time between the Doncaster and Edinburgh offices, as will our managing director Stewart Olsen, but we have also very recently appointed another full time senior team member. It’s a really exciting time for ORB and I’m thrilled to be part of it.”
ORB Recruitment has grown substantially since setting up in Doncaster in 2018, and aims to be the biggest recruitment consultancy in Yorkshire as well as developing its presence UK wide starting with this brand new office in Scotland.
Stewart Olsen, managing director of ORB, said: “We have strong growth plans in place to quickly establish the ORB name across the Scottish market place, and opening a dedicated office with a dedicated team is just the start. It gives us the scope to increase the size of our team in the future and build our work capacity.
“Edinburgh is an excellent geographical location to set up our Scottish operations, it’s the Scottish capital, and has progressed to be a vibrant hub that has an excellent ecosystem of technology SMEs and organisations that require a high demand for quality candidates.”
ORB, which has continued to be busy over recent months, supplying key workers into the healthcare sector throughout the coronavirus pandemic, as well as working with the manufacturing and production, construction and engineering industries, is a specialist, dedicated recruitment consultancy offering outstanding service and effective solutions to clients across the UK.
For more information, visit www.orb-recruitment.co.uk.
Today the First Minister set out the Programme for Government, setting out the Government’s priorities for the year ahead, and announcing a series of policy intentions and promises aiming to address the challenges Scotland faces and shape a better future.
You can find the full Scottish Government Programme for Scotland summary from the Scottish Chambers network here, but some of the key policy intentions announced on business and the economy were:
- A 10-year National Strategy for Economic Transformation to be launched in the autumn, as a longer term plan for the economy and to recognise and harness the benefits of decarbonisation
- 100% rates relief will continue for the retail, leisure, aviation and hospitality sectors for the whole of this financial year
- Invest an additional £500 million to support green jobs, including upskilling and reskilling
- Support the recommendations of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce, including a £25 million portfolio of projects in 2021 22, and consider the best approach to future years
- Invest over £33 billion over the course of this Parliament in the National Infrastructure Mission, which includes £1 billion in the Scottish National Investment Bank
- In the coming year, the government will commence work to consider the options for the creation of a new national infrastructure company, to manage and develop public assets
- Support more businesses to harness the potential of technology, continuing to implement the recommendations of the Logan review and providing £100 million to improve digital capabilities
On Health and Social Care:
- Drive forward an NHS Recovery Plan and increase frontline health spending by 20% over this Parliament
- Invest £10 billion over the next decade to replace and refurbish Scotland’s health facilities
- Increase primary care funding by 25% over this Parliament, with half of all frontline health spend going on community health services
- Establish a National Care Service, backed by at least 25% more investment in social care over this Parliament. By June 2022, bring forward the legislation to enable its creation
On Net Zero:
- Support a world‑changing deal at COP26 in Glasgow
- Implement the recommendations of the Just Transition Commission, and in the coming year start to publish Just Transition plans for every sector and region
- Invest at least £1.8 billion over this Parliament in decarbonising homes and buildings – with the aim of converting at least 1 million homes and the equivalent of 50,000 non‑domestic buildings to low or zero‑emission heating by 2030
- Introduce a Natural Environment Bill, putting in place key legislative changes and statutory targets to restore and protect nature
On children, young people, equality and human rights:
- £6.6 million for a number of National Programmes, including support for a number of third sector organisations providing targeted work to raise attainment and improve equity
- Expand childcare provision and extend the Scottish Child Payment
- Begin work on a Minimum Income Guarantee
On communities, housing, and justice:
- £3.5bn to be invested in housing in this parliamentary term
- Publish a new Rented Sector Strategy by the end of the year
- Bring ScotRail services into the public sector by March 2022
- Develop and take forward a new Land Reform Bill, with measures to address the concentration of land ownership in Scotland, including a public interest test
Finally, on the Constitution and external affairs:
- Offer a referendum in the first half of this parliament, before the end of 2023, Covid-permitting
- Support our internationally recognised culture sector with the funding needed to make a strong recovery from Covid
- Strengthen diplomatic ties and international presence by establishing new offices in Copenhagen and Warsaw
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has thrown its weight behind an ambitious £40million project to create Scotland’s biggest and best-located renewable energy hub in Leith.
And they have called on politicians to back and progress the proposal from Forth Ports, which will help create thousands of new, skilled, green jobs as well as being essential to the progress of Scotland’s offshore wind sector.
Liz McAreavey, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber, said today:
“The Scottish Government wants our country to be net zero carbon by 2045 and Edinburgh has an even more ambitious target of 2030. This target means that in under 10 years, the daily operation and life of our capital city should have no detrimental impact on our environment.
“However, there is a real balance that requires to be struck. Can we achieve the vital reduction in emissions needed to protect the planet and ensure a healthy economic recovery that safeguards the future wellbeing of people? An emissions reduction based on shrinking economic activity will not provide the future we need.
“A model that protects critical productive centres essential to our country, such as the area of the Firth of Forth, while at the same time tackling climate change through immersion in cleaner technologies must be the logical direction of travel.
“And that is why Edinburgh Chamber unequivocally supports the plans put forward by Forth Ports to create Leith Renewables Hub in the docks, which will support thousands of jobs in our city and help to underscore our future economic resilience.”
Ports and harbour infrastructure are recognised to have an enormous role to play in the growth of the multi-billion pounds renewables sector which, with support from government and industry, is likely to grow ever more quickly. Leith’s proximity to the North Sea, which is set to become home to many more offshore wind developments, coupled with the natural deep waters of the Firth of Forth, makes the port the ideal location to support existing and future developments.
This entirely private investment will see the creation of a marine berth capable of accommodating the world’s largest offshore wind installation vessel. Its heavy lift capability backed up by land for logistics and marshalling will be supplemented by the upgrading of a 140-acre cargo handling site to accommodate lay down; assembly; supply chain and manufacturing opportunities. The scale of commitment is staggering – a total area equivalent to around 100 full size football pitches. That is a huge area of industrial land transformed to help build a cleaner, better future for our city and our country with the potential to:
- Support the growth of offshore wind in the North Sea
- Secure the Firth of Forth as the driver for Scotland’s green energy transition
- Create future opportunities for existing and new businesses at Leith Docks
- Help spearhead Edinburgh’s and Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery plan
- Support up to 1,000 high quality, long term direct jobs and about 2,000 indirect jobs
Liz added: “The time for action could not be more right. The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report delivered a “code red for humanity”, with predictions that entire nations could be lost to rising sea levels within decades. Parts of Leith and Seafield, amongst others, could also be lost. The report was prepared by 234 scientists from 65 countries, drawing on more than 14,000 research papers.
“Forth Ports is investing to reinforce the vital role of the Firth of Forth in Scotland’s clean energy transition. It will further underpin the position of Scotland’s Central Belt as a leading area of engineering and manufacturing skills and capabilities.
“The potential is enormous; the private sector leadership exists; and the investment is demonstrable. To make it happen, we need political will to match political rhetoric if our nation and its capital are to enjoy a brighter, greener, wealthier future.”
Major investment will enable full repair of historic structure
Forth Ports has announced plans to fully repair the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith to conserve the bridge for the future and create a useable space for the local community.
The private six figure investment will see the bridge, which is the largest counterweighted swing bridge in Scotland, fully repaired, with a phased programme of specialist works which will protect the character and form of the bridge.
Forth Ports’ plans are outlined in a Listed Building Consent application which has been lodged with City of Edinburgh Council (CEC). The proposed repair programme is to be carried out in phases and includes:
- The full refurbishment of the northern and southern walkways
- Re-decking the central carriage way
- Replacement of the decked turning circle areas
- A full repair and repaint of metalwork on the bridge
The Victoria Swing Bridge was designed by Alexander Rendel and opened in 1874 to provide an efficient road and railway route for the port following the completion of construction of Albert Dock in 1869. The bridge was originally B listed but was upgraded to an A listing in 2014. It is constructed of riveted wrought iron, timber and steel and originally carried a double rail track along its central deck (providing access for both trains and road vehicles) and features pedestrian walkways on either side (NB: see Notes to Editors for more detailed information).
Following receipt of Listed Building Consent from the Council, Phase I – the refurbishment of the north and south pedestrian walkways – is expected to be undertaken this year, with the remaining work anticipated being undertaken in 2022. Pedestrian access to the bridge for the local community will be maintained for the duration of the works.
Commenting on the project, Charles Hammond, Group Chief Executive at Forth Ports, said: “The Victoria Swing Bridge is a well kent sight in Leith and it is an important and rare surviving example of our heritage. The plans we have submitted to the Council have been well thought through and will ensure that the repairs are appropriate for the conservation of this important landmark.
“We want to also create a useable space for the local community and we hope that once the bridge has been restored, people will be able to enjoy this historic space.”
Stock Take
Japanese markets spiked on Friday, following Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s announcement that he will not run for re-election.
Suga has been prime minister since last September and was in charge during the Olympics in Tokyo – which have been blamed for a tide of COVID-19 cases far exceeding previous waves in the country. This has caused his approval ratings to plummet as the year has progressed.
Japanese markets have also had a disappointing 2021 so far. In contrast to European and American markets, many of which are trading at record highs, the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices peaked earlier in the year and have been gradually drifting downward since.
However, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party due to hold an election later in September, stocks had been recovering over the week in anticipation of a potential new leader. This growth accelerated immediately following Suga’s announcement. The TOPIX ended the week at a record high, while the Nikkei grew 4.5% to reach its highest level since June. US markets ended the week on a slightly disappointing note after 235,000 jobs were added to the world’s largest economy, compared to predictions of over 700,000.
Key factors behind the slowdown were fewer new government jobs being added compared to previous months, and the hospitality and leisure sector figures not growing. The latter may well have been influenced by the ongoing spike in COVID-19 numbers.
The data wasn’t all bad news, however, as unemployment fell over the month, while average earnings received an unexpected boost of 0.6% month-on-month, or 4.3% year-on-year. Prior to this, American stocks had been inching higher. Initially this was helped by momentum from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the end of the previous week, and was continued as investors anticipated the end-of-month jobs data.
While both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted relatively muted figures on Friday morning, overall both indices were up for the week, as they moved further into record territory. Looking ahead, Ian Shepherdson, Chief Economist and CEO of Pantheon Macroeconomics, suggested August’s jobs figures may be the start of a period of slower jobs growth. He said: “September likely will be weak too, and we’re becoming nervous about the prospects for a decent revival in October, given that behaviour lags cases, and cases are yet to peak. “Before Delta, we were looking for one million-plus payroll gains in the fall, but that’s now going to be a real struggle, suggesting that Chair Powell will be in no hurry to be pushed into tapering while the labour market picture is so uncertain. We think the announcement comes in December, but the FOMC could easily be forced to wait until January.”
US jobs figures influenced UK and European markets. In the UK, the FTSE fell 0.4% on Friday, for example. Despite this, the FTSE 100 finished just about in positive territory for the week.
The FTSE 100 did see some potentially short-lived joiners to the index: supermarket Morrisons and aerospace engineering firm Meggitt have both seen their share price increase dramatically recently as a result of takeover bids. If these takeovers are successful, they would then be delisted, however.
Last week also saw the EU reveal inflation data for the euro in August, which reached 3.0%, compared to an expected 2.7%. This led to calls from some to end the EU’s Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme (PEPP) and halt further monetary easing. However, Mark Dowding of BlueBay noted: “It seems policy is still firmly driven by the executive board, and last week’s comments from chief economist Lane – while appearing to suggest that PEPP purchases may slow following the monetary policy meeting in September – reinforced that the overall policy stance will remain very accommodative.”
Wealth Check
Last week, reports emerged that Downing Street is set to announce a tax rise to cover the cost of social care reform. According to various news outlets, the prime minister plans to increase National Insurance contributions to raise approximately £10 billion a year.
Further reports over the weekend stated the government is expected to announce an increase of about 1% as early as this week.
National Insurance payments are taken from employees’ earnings and self-employed people’s profits, and are also paid by employers. They are not paid by those in retirement. The rumours have generated some controversy because the Conservative Party’s 2019 election manifesto promised no tax rises. Some critics have also argued that the plans would be unfair, given that pensioners don’t pay National Insurance contributions.
Even if you don’t make any changes to your financial plans, catch-ups and regular communication with your St. James’s Place Partner about topics such as tax always make sense – the more your Partner understands what is going on in your life, the more he or she will be able to help.
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The Last Word
“The battle against the coronavirus takes a vast amount of energy, and I don’t feel it is possible to carry on with that and fight the upcoming election for the party leadership.”
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces that he will step down this month.
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Edinburgh businessman Mark Glasgow plans to invest £3 million into a series of energy training centres around Scotland to improve the industry’s skills shortage in the country.
Construction is already underway on the first Energy Training Academy in the capital, with further sites earmarked for Glasgow and the north-east.
The Edinburgh facility is due to be completed in November.
“This is a vision I have had for some time and given the speed at which our industry is changing towards more sustainable heating technologies, I felt now was the time to really push my plans forward,” said Mr Glasgow, owner of the Edinburgh Boiler Company and Glasgow Boiler Company.
“The next few years are going to be critical in our industry.
“The skills shortage we are currently facing as an industry is concerning and I thought it important to provide a modern training centre with a focus on renewables.
“Initially this will be in Edinburgh and the plan is to then extend that education offering around Scotland by establishing regional training centres.
“We have recently added heat pumps to our list of installation services and more developments are in the pipeline. The academy will be used by engineers looking to upskill to renewables and to give our current installation and repair staff a place to learn ‘in-house’ as we look to continue leading the way in home heating in Scotland.
“There will also be adult learning programmes, which will be ideal for the gas/renewable engineer of tomorrow who is looking to get into this growing sector.
“We will have a range of courses focusing on renewables, and we will be using some of the best lecturers and trainers in the business. We will be a one-stop shop for theory and practical allowing new starts to train at our academy and then do the all-important on-site portfolio work in the company of our experienced engineers.”
One of the industry’s most progressive businesses, the Edinburgh Boiler Company was established in 2015 and is the city’s largest boiler installers.
“There is a real need for a local company like ours which people can rely on,” added Mr Glasgow.
“The significant investment we are putting into the Energy Training Academy underlines our commitment to providing not only the best possible training for our employees but the best service to our customers.”
https://theedinburghboilercompany.com/
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Stock Take
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell bolstered markets on Friday, as he signalled a potential future shift in US economic policy during his speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Previously, Powell had said the US would continue its asset-purchase programme until it felt employment and price stability goals had been met. On Friday, he said: “My view is that the ‘substantial further progress’ test has been met for inflation. There has also been clear progress toward maximum employment.”
While acknowledging challenges remain in place – not least the continuing spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant in many US states – Powell said the Fed may begin slowly reducing the pace of asset purchases this year.
David Page, Head of Macro Research at AXA Investment Managers noted: “We argue that a key shift in language between the minutes of July’s FOMC meeting and today’s speech suggests that the Fed is poised between announcing a tapering of its assets in December (our outlook to date) and a little earlier in November. We consider data releases over the coming months as critical in that determination, but for now continue to suggest that an announcement in December is most likely.”
Tapering asset purchases won’t necessarily mean a change to interest rates, however, as the Federal Reserve has articulated a “different and substantially more stringent test” that must be passed before any increase in that regard, Powell said.
The certainty that Powell’s words provided had an immediate effect on markets, with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 immediately growing into further record territory as a result.
This capped off a good week for US equities, which had been climbing throughout the week. The S&P 500 had fallen the week prior, but made up for these losses early in the week to finish the week at a new record high.
With the US economy so important globally, it’s perhaps not too surprising that Powell’s speech also affected non-US markets. The FTSE 100 finished the week up slightly, partly thanks to a surge in values on Friday afternoon.
The STOXX Europe 600 finished the week flat. Despite closing only an hour after the scheduled start time of Powell’s speech, it still ended the week with growth on Friday, however this wasn’t enough to make up for falls earlier in the week. European shares were also hit by falling German consumer confidence, as reported by market research company GfK on Thursday. The survey of around 2,000 Germans found the public had become increasingly concerned by rising prices and increasing COVID-19 cases.
A number of Asian markets continued to reel from China’s regulatory crackdown. As well a s its pressure on tech companies and monopolistic behaviours, Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined measures targeting income regulation and wealth redistribution – potentially dampening prospects for luxury brands with strong sales in China.
While this might have rattled markets in the short term, Martin Hennecke, Asia Investment Director at St. James’s Place, pointed to the recent listing of China Telecom, the biggest flotation in the A-share market in a decade, and the strong market for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong, to suggest that it is unlikely the importance of China’s private sector is going to dissipate anytime soon. He added: “In fact, it currently contributes approximately 60% of China’s GDP, is responsible for 70% of innovation, 80% of urban employment and provides 90% of new jobs.”
He added that, while it’s understandable that the flurry of recent regulatory interventions causes investor questions and concerns, this should serve as a timely reminder of the importance of diversification across both sectors and global markets.
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Golf has undoubtedly experienced an incredible upswing in popularity, despite – or perhaps because of – the enforced coronavirus restrictions. In May, the governing body, the R&A, revealed that there was an incredible 2.3 million extra golfers in 2020.1
In June, St. James’s Place Wealth Management joined the partnership programme of The Professional Golfers’ Association. As part of the four-year deal, PGA members can access financial advice – from simple protection or mortgage help to more complex Inheritance Tax or pension planning – from a local St. James’s Place adviser.
There are, in fact, plenty of parallels between performing well on the golf course and being smart about tax. For both, goal setting and planning for the long term – usually with the guidance of an expert – are critical to reaping big rewards.
And, according to Tony Clark, Senior Propositions Manager at St. James’s Place, “Tax is core to most people’s financial planning; so if you are trying to manage it on your own, there is a good chance you’ll miss something – perhaps concerning tax allowances and reliefs – and hit the equivalent of a bunker. But a trusted adviser, like a good caddie, knows where the obstacles are, can help you cut through and show you what is essential, so you make expert decisions.”
If you would like help identifying simple but effective tax-saving opportunities, please get in touch about completing a Tax Health Check.
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1,2 R&A, 2020 GB&I Golf Participation Report, 25 May 2021
The Last Word
These are challenging times for the public we serve, as the pandemic and its unprecedented toll on health and economic activity linger. But I will end on a positive note. Before the pandemic, we all saw the extraordinary benefits that a strong labor market can deliver to our society. Despite today’s challenges, the economy is on a path to just such a labor market, with high levels of employment and participation, broadly shared wage gains, and inflation running close to our price stability goal.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on the health of the US economy.
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Like many, you will have heard that ISDN is set to be switched off in 2025, or to you and I, phonelines in the UK. It is not just business phone lines either, it includes home telephone lines.
Don’t panic, it is not happening overnight, however, it is happening a bit quicker than we though as some exchanges are already being decommission in Scotland. Due to this being a pretty big deal, a lot of telecom suppliers are doing a bit of scaremongering. Advising businesses that if they do not change to a hosted or VoIP solution now, they will be cut off from their customers. Some are even advising that unless they change system and service, they will lose their business phone number!
Some telecom suppliers are advising that you will need to completely change your existing system. This might not actually be true as some systems can be converted to use SIP. So you would not need to fork out on expensive new equipment with a lengthy new lease that will tie you down for years to come.
So let’s keep this brief and factual. Yes, you will, eventually, have to move to VoIP. (basically calls will go over your broadband connection rather than your phone lines.)
However, also consider what other services your lines currently support. Alarms, door entry systems, EPOS systems, etc.
So, 2025? Why do I need to look at this just now? For the reasons above. There is a lot to consider no matter what size your company is. If you have not already, try and find some time to look into this change and the many options you have as a business.
Chris Macari
Target Communications – https://www.targetcommunications.co.uk/
Construction and development company, the Cruden Group, has expanded its green portfolio and commitment to green energy housebuilding by signing a 3-year enhanced green energy supply contract with ScottishPower. This means that the Group will purchase electricity which always comes exclusively from renewable sources, with 100% of green electricity from wind farms with zero CO2 emissions.
In support of Cruden’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, ScottishPower as a Principal Partner for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), is working closely with the Cruden Group to further develop a range of renewable and other clean, green energy solutions and smart technologies to reduce emissions and drive down homeowner energy bills.
The Cruden Group builds around 1,500 new homes each year and together with ScottishPower, they are working on several market leading initiatives to offer more zero carbon alternatives. These include ground and air source heat pumps, installing infrastructure that will enable electric vehicle charging as standard across many developments, rolling out low carbon heating solutions for both apartment developments and family homes, installing photovoltaic solar panels and energy storage solutions and incorporating Passivhaus Standards to create energy efficient homes using innovative carbon neutral methods of construction.
The Cruden Group’s commitment to green energy also extends to their management offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Cruden’s head office in Cambuslang benefits from electricity from renewable sources via solar panels covering 90% of the roof of the office building.
ScottishPower is the first integrated energy company in the UK to generate 100% green electricity and is delivering almost £10 billion investment in clean energy between 2020-2025 to help unlock Net Zero.
Kevin Reid, Chief Executive of the Cruden Group said; “We are pleased to continue our strong and successful 14-year partnership with ScottishPower with this new renewable energy agreement. We strive to continuously improve the environment through innovation and this new green deal will help us further reduce carbon emissions, exceed carbon reduction targets and positively contribute towards the global climate change agenda.”
Stuart Angell, New Connections Sales Development Manager at ScottishPower said: “I’m delighted to extend and enhance our relationship with the Cruden Group and for ScottishPower to be associated with a like-minded company that is striving to deliver excellence in the marketplace and prioritises the customer experience”.
“As ScottishPower have looked to deliver market leading initiatives, the Cruden Group have helped shape this change with their invaluable feedback and creative ideas. As work towards a carbon neutral future, we will continue to engage with the Cruden Group to understand their challenges and what we can jointly bring to the market to satisfy our goals and customer needs”.
