DM Hall Merges Livingston-based Property Consultants JA Pollock into its Scotland-Wide Operations

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s largest independent firms of chartered surveyors, has reached agreement with Livingston-based JA Pollock Property Consultants, to merge its business into DM Hall’s Scotland-wide operations. A director of the company, Graeme Pollock, will join the firm as the Commercial Agency Director running the East of Scotland…

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Edinburgh College – What has 2019 got in store for you?

Whether you’re looking to progress your career, get that new promotion or gain a professional qualification, we have a course for you this January. What do you want to do? CIPD – Human Resource Management CISCO – Computing and Networking ILM – Leadership and Management NEBOSH – Health and Safety REHIS – Food Hygiene SAGE – Accounting If…

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DEFRA Resources and waste strategy for England

We welcome the Resources and waste strategy – it’s a much-needed and ambitious set of policy goals, and we are pleased to see the Government recognise the role compostable materials can play in improving recycling and resource use. By 2025, all plastic packaging placed on the market should be recyclable,…

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UK economy could fall from fifth to seventh in global rankings in 2019

India and France could overtake the UK economy in terms of size in 2019 US growth is expected to moderate from an estimated 2.8% in 2018 to around 2.3% in 2019 Labour markets in advanced economies expected to tighten, pushing up wages The UK is set to fall in the…

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British business says no to no-deal in 100 days’ time

The UK’s five leading business groups, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom employing millions of people, today unite and call on politicians to prevent a disorderly ‘no-deal’ Brexit on 29th March. “Businesses have been watching in horror as politicians have focused on factional disputes rather than…

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BCC Forecast: Business investment deep freeze to continue in 2019

Uncertainty over the UK’s future relationship with the EU is one of many factors that has weakened the outlook for business investment, according to the latest forecast by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The UK’s leading business group forecast a decline of -0.6% for business investment this year following weaker…

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Start strong this January with a free fitness taster event

With a new year always comes new year resolutions.  So this 2019, start the year right and a positive attitude. Exercise is a great way to boost your mental and physical health. To help you start strong in January and continue as you mean to go on, Edinburgh Leisure is…

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Increase in Additional Dwelling Supplement unlikely to benefit first time buyers

Derek Mackay, Finance Secretary of Scotland, announced his draft Budget on 12th December 2018, in which he proposed amendments to Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT), including a 1% increase to the Additional Dwelling Supplement. The Additional Dwelling Supplement was introduced in 2016 and applies to anyone purchasing a second…

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Virgin Trains offers first vegan-friendly train menu in UK

-Vegan option included in both First and Standard from morning to evening -Vegan Society calls on other train operators to follow Virgin’s lead -Comes as menu revamp delivers more fresh, locally sourced ingredients onboard Virgin Trains has been praised by campaigners after becoming the UK’s first train operator to offer…

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Transforming Granton waterfront: council and key partners sign agreement

The City of Edinburgh Council, National Galleries of Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh College, Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust have signed an agreement to work together to create a new vibrant, city quarter in Granton Waterfront. These public sector partners with interests and assets in the area will…

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