Free Project / Task Management Software

During this period of disruption and as many business rapidly move to fully remote working for the first time; we would like to help our fellow chamber members if we can. As such we are happy to offer any chamber member that requires a digital solution for task and project…

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Chamber FX Update

We are seeing extreme volatility in currency markets at the moment and have had reports that some banks are not providing prices meaning clients cannot buy or sell currency. As a Chamber member you have access to Chamber FX, which is managed by us here in Moneycorp Scotland. Navigating FX…

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Learning and childcare plans for key workers

Learning and childcare arrangements are in place at 23 school buildings across Edinburgh to accommodate thousands of children of key workers from Wednesday 25 March. We’ve been working round the clock since Friday going through the online forms parents and carers sent in identifying themselves as key workers. We’re now…

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BCC responds to new social distancing measures

Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their part to help limit the spread of Coronavirus. “As the UK goes into lockdown, ministers must be crystal-clear about which…

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New Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme opens to smaller businesses across the UK

40+ accredited lenders and partners Eligibility terms confirmed Details released on how smaller businesses can apply for the scheme  Announced by the Chancellor at Budget 2020, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) opens for applications today and can provide facilities of up to £5m for smaller businesses across the…

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Aberlour – Urgent Assistance Fund

Thousands of children and their families will experience significant levels of poverty as a result of the Coronavirus. Whilst the situation is changing daily at present, the full-scale of the impact of Covid-19 is yet to be fully quantified. What is certain however is that families already at breaking point…

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Construction bodies call for urgent action to help firms during coronavirus crisis

A group of respected construction industry bodies, who between them represent the majority of contractor business in Scotland, has suggested a number of simple actions which the Scottish Government could introduce immediately to help with cashflow and protect jobs against the “crippling” background of coronavirus. SELECT, the Scottish and Northern…

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Shepherd and Wedderburn establishes dedicated COVID-19 Advisory Group to support clients

Shepherd and Wedderburn has established a COVID-19 Advisory Group to work together with clients to navigate the challenges ahead. Drawing on relevant, specialist expertise from across the firm, the group will provide informed, pragmatic legal advice on business-critical issues and the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic. Led by…

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Delivering essential services to keep Edinburgh functioning as best it can

Residents self-isolating due to Coronavirus symptoms in their household are being urged to dispose of their waste as carefully as possible to keep Edinburgh’s bin crews safe. The advice comes as part of an update from Transport and Environment Convener Lesley Macinnes on how the Council is adapting in the…

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Burges Salmon Pensions team shortlisted in UK Pensions Awards 2020

The firm has been nominated in the category ‘Pensions Lawyers of the Year’ at the 2020 UK Pensions Awards. The Pensions team at Burges Salmon has been shortlisted for ‘Pensions Lawyers of the Year’ at Professional Pensions’ UK Pensions Awards 2020. The prestigious awards recognise the highest levels of innovation,…

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