Business Gateway webinars gain CPD accreditation
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Business Gateway webinars gain CPD accreditation
28th April 2026Individuals across Scotland will soon be able to gain recognised professional development credits through Business Gateway’s popular webinars, delivered by digital training consultancy provider NSDesign and business skills trainer and consultancy CJM Lumina. From 1 May 2026, every national Business Gateway webinar will be fully accredited by The CPD Group, giving…
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Deloitte invites rapidly growing tech scale-ups across Edinburgh and the Lothians to apply for prestigious Technology Fast 50
20th April 2026Deloitte is calling on the most innovative and rapidly growing technology scale-ups across Edinburgh and the Lothians to apply for the firm’s prestigious UK Technology Fast 50. Applications for this year’s programme are officially open from today. The annual ranking celebrates the fastest-growing tech companies across the UK, based on…
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Bancon Group announce senior leadership appointments to drive the next phase of growth
13th April 2026New roles underline commitment to developing internal talent Leading housebuilder and construction specialist Bancon Group has made a series of senior leadership appointments that will bolster the business as it enters its next phase of growth. The changes reflect the Group’s continued evolution and strategic focus on strengthening land acquisition across both private and affordable housing, expanding timber…
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Bumper Promotions round at Aberdein Considine
13th April 202615 colleagues elevated at leading law firm this spring – including 9 former Aberdein Considine trainees Leading law firm Aberdein Considine LLP has recognised 15 talented employees working from Peterhead to Manchester in the firm’s latest round of promotions. Promoted to Partner are: conveyancing Senior Associates Samantha Gilbert (Westhill), Katie…
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Deloitte CFO Survey: UK finance leaders’ confidence drops as geopolitical risk dominates agenda
13th April 2026Business optimism among UK CFOs has fallen to a six-year low; Geopolitics is cited as the top external risk, with levels of concern at a record high; Rising energy prices and worries over the prospect of higher interest rates make up the top three risks; Cost control and building up…
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Forever Edinburgh unveils 2026 Resident Days celebrating Edinburgh locals
23rd March 2026Forever Edinburgh has unveiled its 2026 Resident Days programme, building on the success of last year’s launch which saw over 1,000 EH postcode holders enjoy exclusive access to attractions, tours and experiences across the capital. Following a strong response to the inaugural programme, Resident Days returns with an expanded calendar…
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Edinburgh cultural guide builds slow-travel project with Business Gateway support
11th March 2026An Edinburgh-based tour operator is turning a personal storytelling project into a sustainable tourism activity thanks to tailored guidance from Business Gateway. Un Italiano ad Edimburgo (An Italian in Edinburgh), founded by Andrea Moretti, offers private walking tours of Edinburgh, bespoke car tours across Scotland and personalised itineraries, all delivered…
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Cabinet Secretary for Housing visits Edinburgh housing development to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week
6th March 2026The Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan, visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith on Thursday 5 March to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with current and former apprentices building their careers in the construction industry. The visit highlighted the important role apprenticeships play in…
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Johnston Carmichael strengthens restructuring team as director secures ICAS insolvency licence
5th March 2026Leading accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its restructuring capability with the progression of Sarah Bedford to an appointment-taking director. Sarah, a restructuring director based in the firm’s Glasgow office, has secured an insolvency licence from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and can now…
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New InspireHER webinar series launches to empower women to take their first step into business
4th March 2026Women across Scotland are being invited to explore their entrepreneurial potential through a brand-new programme of free, confidence-building webinars and 1:1 coaching sessions delivered by Business Gateway and funded by the Scottish Government, launching to coincide with International Women’s Day 2026. The InspireHER series, running throughout March, will kick off…
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