More Help Needed on Business Costs
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More Help Needed on Business Costs
21st May 2026Responding to measures announced by the Chancellor this lunchtime, Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s important to remember that the cost of living and the cost of business are two sides of the same coin. “While most of today’s statement was consumer focused, some additional government support…
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Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay
21st May 2026This Foster care awareness week (11–24 May 2026), the Council is celebrating a significant restructuring of its foster care pay system which has meant an uplift in fees for foster carers across the city. Over the last year, considerable work to review the structure and fees paid to foster carers…
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S1 Developments unveils first homes at Edinburgh Park’s New Village
21st May 2026A family-run property developer has broken ground on a new residential development in the West of Edinburgh, supported by a £20m funding package from Bank of Scotland. The New Village, led by Edinburgh-based S1 Developments, will form part of real estate investment group Parabola’s wider multi-million-pound regeneration of Edinburgh Park,…
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Summer VAT cut sparks pricing chaos for retailers
21st May 2026The UK government announced today that the reduced 5%rate of VAT will apply from 25 June to 1 September 2026 on children’s meals, children’s and family tickets for cinema, theatre and shows and admission tickets for everyone to attractions such as amusement parks, theme parks, fairs, zoos, wildlife parks and…
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Capital in good health, latest figures reveal
21st May 2026The health of both Edinburgh’s residents and its economy continue to thrive, according to an annual statistical snapshot of the city. Figures from the 19th yearly Edinburgh by Numbers show that people living in the Capital spend around 80% of their lives in good health – the largest proportion of any Scottish…
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AAB Welcomes Two Firms in Latest Strategic Growth Deal
21st May 2026BpH Wealth Management and Jane Smith Financial Planning join AAB as Assets Under Advice reach £2.5 Billion AAB’s award-winning chartered financial planning team, AAB Wealth, continues to implement its strategic growth plan with the acquisition of two firms – BpH Wealth Management and Jane Smith Financial Planning. The move will…
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Burges Salmon’s Scottish team delivers £1.5bn+ in deals over the past year
21st May 2026The Scottish team from independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised on transactions with a combined value of more than £1.5bn over the past 12 months, highlighting the strength of its Edinburgh-based practice across the UK and internationally. The work spans a broad range of practice areas including Banking…
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Zelim set to represent Scotland in race to be named top UK tech trailblazer
21st May 2026Zelim has seen off strong competition from a raft of tech startups to be named Scotland’s Tech Innovator 2026 winner, as part of KPMG’s bid to crown the UK’s most exciting tech businesses. The Edinburgh-based company, which builds AI-enabled maritime safety and security systems to save lives when people fall…
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When AI goes wrong
21st May 2026When AI Goes Wrong The Future of Cyber and Data Disputes Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the digital landscape, bringing significant opportunities for businesses, while also creating new legal and regulatory challenges. As organisations increasingly rely on AI-driven tools to process data, automate decisions, and increase productivity, disputes relating…
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Why You Shouldn’t Take Family Law Advice from TikTok
21st May 2026If you’re separating or going through a divorce, it’s natural to look for quick answers online. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook are full of videos explaining “what you’re entitled to in a divorce”, “your rights as a parent”, or “how to get 50/50 custody.” But when it comes to family…
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