BCC Economic Forecast: 2014 Growth To Reach Seven Year High With Slowdown To Follow

BCC upgrades 2014 GDP growth forecast from 3.1% to 3.2% – the highest growth rate since 2007 Growth forecast for 2015 upgraded from 2.7% to 2.8%, but remains unchanged for 2016 at 2.5% First increase in official interest rates to 0.75% expected in Q1 2015 GDP growth will continue at…

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400 Pupils Sign Up For Pioneering Academies Project

Over 400 lucky school pupils from Edinburgh, Lothians and the Borders secured their place on a pioneering academy project which aims to boost educational and career opportunities for 15 – 18 year olds. In just two years, the acclaimed academies project, spearheaded by Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh College, has…

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Geoghegans Chartered Accountants Participating in the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2014.

On Friday 29th August, Geoghegans Chartered Accountants will be taking part in the RSABI Great Glen Challenge 2014. With 23 other teams competing in the challenge, team Geoghegans have been preparing for the gruelling task ahead. The team will be taking part in: a half marathon, a 34km mountain bike…

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The Mumpreneurs Networking Club Announces New Edinburgh Manager

The Mumpreneurs Networking Club is proud to announce Beverley Anderson as it’s new Edinburgh Manager. Beverley, who is a successful, local business woman was inspired by the ethos of the Club and realised that she could use her experience to help other mums move their business forward. This informal, friendly…

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An Asian Summer

Asian equity markets have continued to pick up speed so far this summer, as manufacturing activity gathers pace. China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 51.7 in July, its strongest since April 2012, beating expectations. Stimulus measures implemented by China seem to be having an effect, as Chinese…

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Edinburgh Rugby vs Connacht – Friday, 12 September, 2014 – 19:35

Edinburgh Rugby kick’s off the first home game against Connacht in the NEWLY branded Guinnness PRO12 league, in the NEWLY named BT Murrayfield, playing on the NEW high tech pitch. New Season and new beginnings! The last two outings against the Irishmen saw the blacknredarmy triumph with a convincing 43-10…

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Standard Life plc : Half year Results 2014

Continuing delivery of growth and performance • Strong operational performance with fee business revenue up 12%1 to £758m • Assets under administration up 4% to £254.1bn, driven by strong net inflows of £4.6bn • Business unit underlying performance* up 7% to £367m • Operating profit2 before tax up 12% to…

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Queen Margaret University open days on Thursday 4th September & Saturday 4th October 2014

Campus tours, university application advice and course talks are just some of the things on offer at Queen Margaret University’s up and coming open days. The open days, which will take place on Thursday 4th September and Saturday 4th October, will give visitors a chance to find out about a…

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Future Scotland: Food and Drink, Independence Referendum Breakfast

Anderson Strathern is hosting a referendum breakfast debate on 11 September, which will explore with both the Yes and Better Together campaigns the opportunities and challenges for the Food and Drink sector. Alyn Smith MEP will present the case for Yes and Michael Moore MP for Better Together. With a…

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Edinburgh’s Cullen Property Targets Middle Eastern Investors

The only Scottish exhibitor to feature at International Property Investor Show in Dubai Edinburgh property investment and lettings specialist Cullen Property will attend for the first time the International Property & Investor Show 2014 in Abu Dhabi as part of the owner’s strategy to target Middle Eastern property investors and…

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