British Chambers of Commerce UK Monthly Economic Review for August

This briefing provides an easy-to-use commentary on the key economic indicators for UK businesses. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data compiled by external organisations such as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the BCC’s own Quarterly Economic Survey and economic forecast. This month’s headlines: •…

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Still too early to raise interest rates

Commenting on today’s decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5%, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Signs of a healthier economy, both in Scotland and across the UK, are more evident and consistent than they have…

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Tete a Tete Foto – New Premises

Tete a Tete Foto, the Scottish-French photographic partnership founded by Ewan Barry and Audrey Pinard has opened a new studio and gallery space in Edinburgh’s Blackfriars Street. “We’ll continue to create images for individuals and businesses that require original photography to support their brand, including portraits and editorial photography for…

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Barclays – Economic Hegemony

For a long time, those looking to understand the future trajectory of the world’s economy and capital markets have been well-served by looking at data coming out of its largest economy. While the US consumer’s grip on the global economy is slipping, US indicators, such as the ISM and retail…

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Brave Spartan ‘Warriors’ Set To Invade Historic Scottish Castle

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13: Spartan Race training camps staged SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: Spartan Sprint, cross-country obstacle race                  Spartan ‘warriors’ are set to invade one of Scotland’s most historic castles as a special training session gets underway later this month (August). Winton House, in…

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Anderson Strathern appoints Murray McCall as Managing Partner

Anderson Strathern LLP has appointed Murray McCall as its new Managing Partner.  He will take up office on 1 September, when current Managing Partner Andy Lothian steps down after five years to return to a client-facing role. After graduating from the University of Glasgow with a First Class Honours degree,…

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The good news…growth is accelerating

After a weak start to the year, the economic picture is improving in the US as we move into the second half. There is a positive outlook for equities over the medium term, as softer data from the first quarter has been replaced with a clutch of figures that indicate…

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Queen Margaret University student begins world-class internship

A psychology and sociology student for Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, has begun a world-class communications internship with global healthcare company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), thanks to the Saltire Foundation. The prestigious Saltire Foundation programme, ‘Saltire Scholars’, opens the door of the world’s leading companies to some of Scotland’s most talented students…

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BCC: Positive growth continues but recovery must be nourished

GDP growth in Q2 2014 was 0.8%, the same increase as in Q1 The level of GDP in Q2 2014 was 0.2% higher than its previous peak in Q1 2008 Year-on-year increase in Q2 2014 was 3.1%, marginally higher than in Q1 The service sector led the recovery with quarterly…

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Scottish Export Growth must be Supported

Commenting on the news that Scottish manufactured exports rose by 3% in the first quarter of 2014, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The news that Scotland’s manufactured exports have returned to growth is to be welcomed and reflects the feedback we have been receiving from…

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