SELECT urges electricians to give their views in consultation on retentions

SELECT has reminded its Members to have their say and take part in an industry-wide consultation on the use of cash retentions in construction. Managing Director Alan Wilson said that every Member business should make their views known to the Scottish Government discussion before it closes on 25 March. He…

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Presenter to return to the airwaves next month, launching a brand new Drivetime show for Scotland

Radio audiences will soon have popular presenter Garry Spence back on the airwaves, as today he confirms the start date of his brand-new show. The radio host, who has become a firm favourite with Scottish audiences, also reveals today that the show will be expanded so that more across the…

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Edinburgh businesses urged to kick off the new decade by getting their employees moving

A charity is urging businesses in Edinburgh to kick start the new decade by getting their workforce moving. As debates around climate change and mental health gain momentum, national walking charity Paths for All believes employers should act now to help staff be healthier and happier by signing up for…

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Gen Z shooting for careers in video gaming industry

45 per cent of 8 – 18-year-olds in Scotland claim video gaming is more fun than the real world Gaming now the most popular hobby for 57 per cent of 8 – 18-year-old in Scotland, swelling the consumer market that’s already worth £3.86 billion across the UK[1] Barclays is the…

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Edinburgh Napier expands Graduate Apprenticeship programme

185 new opportunities available across range of disciplines Edinburgh Napier Univeristy has strengthened its Graduate Apprenticeship programme with the announcement of nearly 200 new opportunities for people to study for an honours degree while in employment. The University currently has 273 Graduate Apprentices actively studying across three cohorts. The first…

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Kimpton Charlotte square Edinburgh welcomes new hotel manager

Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh has announced the appointment of a new Hotel Manager, Gordon Shaw. Gordon’s appointment cements Kimpton’s commitment to curating a talented, dedicated team who are committed to offering a genuine, heart-felt service to all guests. Gordon’s hospitality experience began in the West Coast of Scotland at the…

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Stagecoach East Scotland leads the way on new technologies

Later this year, five autonomous buses will take to the roads between Ferrytoll Park and Ride in Fife and Edinburgh Park Train and Tram Exchange, as part of Project CAVForth. The buses, which are currently in development, will see additional autonomous technology installed that enables them to run on selected…

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activpayroll secures investment from UK private equity firm Tenzing

Aberdeen headquartered global payroll specialist, activpayroll today announces a significant growth investment by Tenzing Private Equity (‘Tenzing’). Founded in 2001 by CEO Alison Sellar OBE, activpayroll, headquartered in Aberdeen, is a leading global professional service organisation, providing integrated global and domestic payroll solutions; expatriate taxation services and online HR people…

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Free business support sessions for small businesses

Free business support sessions for small businesses, new start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs at Heart of Midlothian’s Business Support Centre. Business owners and budding entrepreneurs are invited to attend a free session which will focus on taking on employees. Let the experts from Brodies LLP, an international law firm, talk you…

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Barrhead Travel supports partners Down Under

Barrhead Travel invited customers to celebrate Australia Day with them during a weekend-long ‘Down Under’ campaign which raised over £850 for Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery as well as hosting activities to boost tourism amidst ongoing bushfire blaze. Despite continuing devastation in several regions of the country, Australia united on the…

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