Barclays invests for growth in Glasgow

New state-of-the-art campus to be built at Buchanan Wharf World class facilities supported by cutting-edge technology will create a new way of working Funding package agreed with Scottish Enterprise to create new jobs Barclays today announces plans to develop a new campus at Buchanan Wharf, Glasgow, which will provide a…

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ScotRail confirms brand new electric trains to start running from next week

ScotRail customers will be able to travel on the first new Hitachi class 385 electric train next week, the rail operator has announced today. The first of the class 385 Express trains will run on the Glasgow Queen Street-Edinburgh Waverley via Falkirk High route from Tuesday, 24 July. The remainder…

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Virgin Trains names train to mark the launch of Bee in the City

Virgin Trains has named one of its Pendolino trains to mark the launch of Bee in the City. The 390001 Pendolino train had its new ‘Bee Together’ nameplate unveiled at Manchester Piccadilly station this morning ahead of the start of the city-wide public art experience that is expected to attract…

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Work underway on £1.3m regeneration project in Leith

Work has begun on site to breathe new life into the old tram depot on Leith Walk.   The £1.3m regeneration project will bring an at risk building back into use as well as providing much needed space for artists and other creative entrepreneurs.   The project, being funded by…

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Commsworld Rapid Business Growth Underpinned by Framework Success

Commsworld, one of the UK’s largest privately owned network providers has continued its rapid success after successfully listing on two major public sector frameworks. Commsworld has won approval for the services it provides on G-Cloud 10, a procurement framework that has generated over £3billion in contracts since its creation six…

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AV One Solutions targets further growth following expansion

An award-winning technology business has announced its move to new office space in Eurocentral, larger premises in Aberdeen and the appointment of an experienced industry professional. AV One Solutions, which provides audio-visual services for onshore/offshore installation and event support, has secured new office space at Eurocentral Business Park in Motherwell…

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Alison Sellar Receives OBE from Her Majesty The Queen

On Tuesday 3rd July 2018, Alison Sellar, CEO of activpayroll, received her OBE from the Queen for her services to business in Scotland and abroad at an Investiture held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Alison was one of three people from the North-east of Scotland to be honoured with an…

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Taking Edinburgh Worldwide: Edinburgh College’s International Success

In recent years Edinburgh College, along with further education colleges across the UK, has faced increasing challenges in recruiting international students, with increasingly strict immigration rules surrounding student visas. The desire to receive international students has increased for two key reasons. Firstly, the value of international commercial revenue cannot be…

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Storage for cycling to fall under spotlight

Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland to host innovation workshop in August New on-bike storage solutions and the opportunities for businesses within mountain biking will fall under the spotlight next month at a special event hosted by the Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland. ‘Exploring On-Bike Storage Opportunities: Mountain Biking and Bikepacking’…

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Economy resilient but recruitment difficulties and pay settlements suggest workforce skills remain on top of business agenda

The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Indicator survey sees Scottish businesses displaying continued resilience, however, in an uncertain policy and business environment, the results show that expectations are weakening in some sectors. Recruitment challenges have also been brought to the fore once again, as firms struggle to find…

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