Tickets now on sale for celebration of Scottish entrepreneurship

The countdown to the 2018 Summit Entrepreneurship Awards in Glasgow is under way, as tickets for the grand celebration dinner are released for general sale today. (Tuesday 2 October) Organised by STV and Entrepreneurial Scotland, Summit – Celebrating Scottish Entrepreneurship, will shine a spotlight on our most inspirational established and…

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BCC initial reaction to the Government’s post-Brexit immigration plans

Commenting on the government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses have been waiting with great impatience for more detail on the UK’s future immigration policy, and many will have decidedly mixed views about the Prime Minister’s plans. “First impressions…

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Eurocentral’s Giant Titan Warehouse acquired by Grayling Capital for £6.5m

Colliers International brokered off-market deal Glasgow, 2 October 2018 – Grayling Capital has completed the multi-million pound purchase of the Titan Warehouse at Eurocentral, in a deal advised by Colliers International. Titan, which at 122,575 sq ft is one of the largest modern industrial buildings in Scotland, was sold to…

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Engagement begins on how council is “planning for change and delivering services”

Edinburgh residents are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council for their views as part of 10-week public engagement developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands of the city and its services. With almost five months to go before the Capital’s 2019/20 budget is set, the Council has…

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The Meghan Markle Effect

The rise in price of coloured diamonds, in particularly blue diamonds, was predicted back in 2016 when Bonham’s auctioned a 3.81 carat blue diamond for £2.32 million – almost twice its estimated pre – sale value. It can be determined that Harry’s gift of Diana’s aquamarine ring to Meghan on…

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ScotRail reaches another milestone with timetable improvements

Timetable improvements to be introduced from December will see ScotRail reach another milestone as it builds the best railway Scotland has ever had, the operator said today. Announcing the changes to its timetable from 9 December 2018, ScotRail said it will deliver faster journeys, more seats, and more services for…

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BCC reacts to Chancellor’s speech

Commenting on the Chancellor’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “After a period where many in business have felt that their concerns have not been centre stage in Westminster, firms will be heartened by the Chancellor’s forthright…

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Law firm Lindsays announces three senior promotions

Lindsays has announced the promotion of Louise Norris to Senior Associate and Brian Pollock and Leanne Gordon to Associates. Photo [L-R]: Leanne Gordon (Associate, Rural Services), Brian Pollock (Associate, Dispute Resolution and Litigation), Louise Norris (Senior Associate, Commercial Property) Louise is a member of Lindsays’ Commercial Property team and is…

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Prestonfield’s fantastic fourth event for Alzheimer Scotland, The Crystal Ball 2018

We are delighted to announce that the last few limited spaces have just become available for Prestonfield’s fantastic fourth event for Alzheimer Scotland, The Crystal Ball 2018. Buying a table will help support the vital work that Alzheimer Scotland do across the country but will also guarantee an outstanding evening at one…

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Six months to Brexit: Major new BCC survey finds investment and recruitment would be cut in the event of ‘no deal’

One of the biggest surveys of business intentions since the EU referendum has found that nearly two-thirds of firms still aren’t preparing for Brexit – and in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome many would cut investment and recruitment plans. With just six months to go before the UK…

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