Emergency food parcels for vulnerable families

We’re going to be delivering 2,000 emergency food parcels to vulnerable families across the city tomorrow (Friday 27 March). A team of drivers will be delivering the parcels to families who have been identified as being most in need at this challenging time. The parcels contain essential food items such…

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BCC comments on government support for the self-employed 

Welcoming measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said:     “The Chancellor’s announcement offers a lifeline to the vast majority of the UK’s 5 million self-employed people, many of whom have seen their livelihoods vanish overnight.    “Chambers, along with other business groups, have worked constructively…

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Business Fives founder launches Free Esports FIFA Tournament

We love football as much as our clients, arguably more!  Whilst hosting amazing corporate football events are postponed the Business Fives community can still connect with each other through shared passions. With this in mind, the first Business Esports FIFA tournament is launching online. This tournament will be free to…

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Trams to Newhaven construction work to cease in light of coronavirus guidance

Construction on Edinburgh’s Trams to Newhaven project will stop this week to protect the safety of workers and residents during the current coronavirus outbreak. The Council’s decision to instruct contractors Morrison Utility Services (MUS) and Sacyr Farrans Neopul (SFN) to cease site works follows advice from Scotland’s First Minister that…

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Council advising people to be coronavirus scam aware

It’s always important to be aware of scams but now more than ever you need to be alert as you may find you are seeing more of them as the situation with the coronavirus continues worldwide. We’d advise that you don’t click on links or open attachments in emails and…

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Council Leaders urge employers to seek financial support

Millions of pounds has been made available for businesses, charities and voluntary organisations in Edinburgh as part of the Scottish Government’s package of measures to protect workers and the economy. As a Council, we will be administering applications from local business owners for the national Coronavirus Business Support Fund, which…

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Takeaway is the best way 

Vegware is here for you, foodservice   Vegware – the global specialist in plant-based catering disposables – is open and here to help foodservice with their takeaway and delivery packaging. The brand’s full team are working safely and remotely from home, and have their three international warehouses, in the UK, Europe and USA taking all government requirements for packing and delivering Vegware’s foodservice disposables.  Vegware is really…

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Redistributing valuable food to vulnerable citizens

Our catering service has been busy over the last two days removing perishable items from school kitchens to make sure that valuable food doesn’t go to waste during these challenging times. We managed to donate 2000 eggs, over 3500 pieces of fruit, 150 packets of cooked meat, 3000 cartons of…

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BTO’s Wills and Estates team offers free 20-minute consultation and dedicated helpline to help people put their affairs in order in light of Covid-19

The situation in which we find ourselves as a result of the Coronavirus is unlike anything the globe has experienced in modern times. The challenges of social-isolation and the anxieties around the health and wellbeing of our families and friends are severe. Lynn Melville, head of BTO’s Wills and Estates…

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Qatar Airways – We are still flying

Whilst measures are increased in the UK and across the world to battle COVID-19, I can confirm Qatar Airways are still flying where possible including the UK. Our flights are operating to get people home, nationals who are still allowed into most home countries with a dedicated isolation period on…

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