Weak GDP growth forecast for 2020 as business investment falls

UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending.  GDP growth is forecast to slow from 1.3% for this year to 1.0% in 2020 –…

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Edinburgh Napier to establish Trimble Technology Lab

University expands its training and research in building design and fabrication SUNNYVALE, Calif. and EDINBURGH, Dec. 9 2019 Edinburgh Napier University has been gifted equipment and software by California-based Trimble to establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). The lab will expand the University’s leadership in…

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Past and Present Come into Focus at SJIB 50th Anniversary Dinner

Scotland’s Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills, Jamie Hepburn, has called upon the nation’s electrical industry to “look to the future” as it seeks to meet continuing demand for qualified professionals. Speaking at a gala dinner to mark the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), the Minister also…

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Voters urged to have their say as General Election approaches

Edinburgh’s Returning Officer has urged residents to have their say on 12 December, with less than a week to go until the UK Parliamentary Election. In the Capital, 362, 956 people are currently registered to vote following the registration deadline on 26 November, with around 20,000 residents registering since the…

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Businesses join forces to push gender equality in technology

A major initiative to address gender balance in technology roles has launched in Scotland, backed by PwC, Royal Bank of Scotland and Morgan Stanley. The firms have teamed up to launch the Tech She Can Charter in Scotland, which aims to generate a lasting increase in the number of women…

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Council supports Small Business Saturday

The Small Business Champion for the City of Edinburgh Council Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron visited two small businesses this week to encourage shoppers to explore and support the exciting and interesting variety of independent shops and businesses Edinburgh has to offer. Cllr Cameron was promoting the Council’s commitment to do…

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£500,000 fund offering innovative finance to environmental social enterprises opens for applications

Boost It, a new programme from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund has opened for applications this week.  Delivered by social enterprise agency Firstport and funded by the Scottish Government, Boost It will support social enterprises in Scotland to strengthen their businesses so they can successfully sustain trading. Boost It will offer…

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A family-focused showhome with character at Calderwood

In the heart of East Calder, Miller Homes’ Calderwood is the perfect location for buyers looking for their dream home. Close to the peaceful retreat of Almondell Country Park and a short walk from the shops and amenities on the town’s main street, the development offers three, four and five-bedroom homes. There’s…

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Barrhead Travel President tops over £5,000 in fundraising as she summits Mt Kilimanjaro

Jacqueline Dobson, president of Barrhead Travel, has summited the world’s highest freestanding mountain and has raised over £5000 in charitable donations for her achievement. The Glasgow-based business woman swapped her suits for hiking boots last week and joined a group of eleven other travel industry leaders and tour partners, G-Adventures,…

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Scots urged to give to family, good causes and the planet by shopping second hand for Christmas

The Revolve stamp of quality on show as festive grotto comes to Silverburn The ultimate environmentally friendly Christmas pop-up shop has arrived in Glasgow, and Santa’s helpers are on hand to help shoppers think second hand first this Christmas. Popping up at Silverburn Shopping Centre today and tomorrow (Thursday 5…

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