DWF employment expert comments on Scotland labour market stats

DWF employment expert comments on Scotland labour market stats

Ann Frances Cooney, employment partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. I have placed the commentary below and attached an image of Ann Frances for your use. “The Scottish Labour Market figures for the period March to May 2024 indicate that over the quarter…

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Thorntons data protection lawyer comments on UK Government technology proposals

A leading data protection expert at full-service legal firm Thorntons Law has reflected on the UK Government’s plans to introduce digital verification to help the public share details about themselves. The proposals form part of a new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, introduced as part of the King’s Speech…

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Delivering On Skills Must Be A Priority

Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to cool but high wage growth is still bearing down heavily on businesses. Our research shows labour costs…

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King’s Speech: Industrial Strategy Can Release Business Ambition

Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy.    “If we use it to make green innovation…

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Michelin star chef on the menu aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel

A Michelin star chef will be stepping aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel in Edinburgh for three consecutive nights of exclusive fine dining events from 23-25 August.   Conor Toomey, formerly of the Michelin star Condita restaurant in Edinburgh, will be bringing his culinary flair to Fingal with a special set…

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Inflation Holding Steady

Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:    “Today’s data indicating a 2% increase in the CPI rate shows the UK is exiting its three-year inflation crisis and makes a bank rate cut more likely.    “Our own indicator, tracking…

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Scottish startups urged to apply to Royal Bank of Scotland Accelerator programme

Call comes after five Royal Bank of Scotland Accelerator Alumni win a share of £1.5 million at the 23rd Scottish EDGE awards Closing date for applications is 16th August   Scottish entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses are being urged to apply to join one of the UK’s leading accelerators,…

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Policy Update: King’s Speech

In today’s King’ Speech, the King set out the new Government’s legislative agenda for the next parliamentary year. The Government promised to be mission-led, with policymaking based on the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all, with stability as the cornerstone of the economic policy. Key announcements for Chamber…

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Forth Green Freeport appoints Chief Executive to lead ambitious green growth strategy  

Forth Green Freeport (FGF) announces today (16 July 2024) that it has appointed Sarah Murray as the first Chief Executive of the public/private consortium. FGF officially opened for business last month (12 June) with a commitment to deliver an ambitious green growth strategy to re-industrialise Scotland, bringing economic and net…

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AAB rolls out brand consolidation as it approaches £100million turnover

FPM, Sagars and May Figures to become AAB Think People and SeeHearSpeakUp will become AAB People On track to achieve £100million turnover in 2024 Professional services firm, AAB, is announcing a strategic consolidation of its five brands across the UK and Ireland, a cornerstone of its six-year plan to strengthen…

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