Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement

Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement

Commenting on the announcement by the UK Government that the UK and Japan have secured a free trade agreement, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said: “This is great news that we finally have a free Trade Deal with Japan. It is an important market…

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Cullen Property invests in senior property management team

Edinburgh residential property investment and lettings specialist Cullen Property continues to strengthen its team of senior property managers in a challenging economic environment. Property managers Daniel Warburton and Gary Ward will be the first point of contact for landlord and investor clients. Originally from Shrewsbury, Property Manager Daniel Warburton has…

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BCC responds to ONS’ September labour market figures

Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for September 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Despite the slight rise in the unemployment rate, the furlough scheme continues to limit the pandemic’s full impact on headline job figures. However, the decline in employees on payrolls and the…

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UK law firm Burges Salmon launches campaign on ‘Infrastructure Finance’

Firm launches campaign (‘Perspectives on infrastructure: Delivering on UK investment opportunities’), featuring research on the priorities and challenges for private investment in UK infrastructure and its role in economic recovery Burges Salmon has today launched its third campaign focusing on the topic of infrastructure. The campaign, entitled ‘Perspectives on infrastructure:…

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Free benefit and debt advice for Edinburgh residents

As the coronavirus pandemic hits the economy harder, more people are now dependent on benefits due to job loss and reduced income. Many people aren’t able to pay for essential things like rent and mortgage costs while others struggle with fuel and food costs. Four of the city’s advice services…

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Demystifying Marketing Measurements

Toni Bowater, Digital Designer, tackles the tricky topic of marketing measurement in a digital age – attribution, emotions and the universally-feared ‘brand awareness’. No one wants to be that pariah in the meeting to utter the words universally despised by CEOs across the land: ‘brand awareness’. Just like the words…

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CityFibre unlocks digital future for Edinburgh nuclear bunker as it prepares for virtual visitors

CityFibre, the UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform, has installed a full fibre connection at a historic nuclear bunker that is set to become the city’s newest tourist attraction. 15 September 2020: Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker has recently undergone a significant refurbishment programme. The tourist site, in the Clermiston area of…

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BCC President warns PM of “difficult winter ahead” without bolder action to restart UK economy

In a letter to the Prime Minister, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith has said businesses face “the most difficult trading conditions in post-war history” and set out a series of measures to help government take a “sharper approach” to restarting the UK economy.   The letter from the leading business group…

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Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk is back for 2020 on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September and this year we’re doing things differently. 

This year won’t be your average walk in the park – we’ll be going virtual. It’ll be your walk, your route, your way. What is the Memory Walk?  Our Memory Walk is an opportunity to come together with friends and family to show your support for people living with dementia.…

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City Region Deal passes £100m milestone

More than £100m of the £1.3b Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has already been delivered, a new report shows. Housing, transport, skills programs and five new data innovation hubs are among the projects that have already benefited from the deal funding. The UK and Scottish Governments are…

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