BCC Welcomes Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal
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BCC Welcomes Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal
14th July 2026Reacting to news of an upgraded free trade agreement with Switzerland, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is an important upgrade as Switzerland is one of the UK’s largest trading partners, especially in services. It will provide welcome certainty for thousands of companies in the…
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Edinburgh Leisure launches free summer sports days for children
14th July 2026Children aged 5-12 can enjoy free hands-on sports sessions at Meadowbank Sports Centre and Drumbrae Leisure Centre this July Edinburgh Leisure is inviting children across the city to get active this summer with Go for Gold Sports Days, two free events taking place at Meadowbank Sports Centre and Drumbrae Leisure…
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STV Studios Factual appoints Mark Hedgecoe as new Creative Director
14th July 2026STV Studios today announces the appointment of Mark Hedgecoe as Creative Director of STV Studios Factual, one of the UK’s leading unscripted production houses. Mark will join the label’s Glasgow-based team in October, reporting directly to STV Studios CEO, David Mortimer. A multi award-winning creative leader with over 25 years’…
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EDINBURGH CHARITIES RECEIVE COMMUNITY FUND BOOST FROM MILLER HOMES
14th July 2026Two Edinburgh charities supporting vulnerable children and families have received a funding boost from the Miller Homes Community Fund. Hearts & Minds and Home Link Family Support have been awarded £2,000 each through the initiative, which supports charities and community organisations located close to Miller Homes developments. Hearts & Minds…
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Delays in Scotland’s housing tribunal ‘crippling’ landlords and reducing homes for rent, legal experts warn
13th July 2026Landlords are facing waits of up to a year to regain possession of their properties through Scotland’s housing tribunal, with legal experts warning the growing backlog is forcing many to leave the private rented sector and worsening the country’s housing shortage. Litigation specialists at Aberdein Considine LLP say landlords whom…
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Skills Planning Vital To Engage Gen Z
13th July 2026A pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has been given the green light for another three years by the government, today. Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have been running for four years and have engaged thousands of people and employers in the training and education that firms desperately need. There are 39 LSIPs in England and…
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MHA: UK housing market remains sluggish as buyers wait and see
13th July 2026The housing market has entered a holding phase. The long-term trajectory of interest rates remains unclear, leading many potential buyers to hold off on purchasing until the economic outlook becomes clearer. Prices are yet to pick up at any great rate this year, with the Halifax House Price recording only…
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Social media bans for under-16s – what is the real cost?
13th July 2026We teach children road safety. It seems preferable to forbidding them from crossing the road. Arguably, the same thought process should be applied to the banning of access to social media for UK under 16s. Restricting access does not necessarily build resilience. Although the instinct to protect young people from…
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Recruitment Challenges Continue to Stall Hiring
13th July 2026Less than a quarter (23%) of firms are expecting to increase the size of their workforce over the coming months, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC’s Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows most businesses (66%) are planning to keep with their existing staffing numbers, while 11% of firms are planning to…
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Risk management focus needed to address changes to corporate criminal liability laws
13th July 2026Tom Stocker, Partner and specialist in corporate criminal defence at Pinsent Masons An expanded UK corporate criminal liability regime means organisations are now criminally liable for any offences committed by their senior managers during activities forming part of their roles. For decades, other than in defined areas such as health…
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