BCC: Business still unable to prepare fully for a no deal Brexit

New research from the British Chambers of Commerce shows a concerningly high number of UK firms aren’t ready for a no deal Brexit. Business has consistently called on government to avoid a messy and disorderly exit but in light of the political turmoil and relentless uncertainty, clearer and more consistent…

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Up-and-coming Scottish Development House Announces Sixth Birthday

Fast-growing development agency GearedApp celebrates sixth birthday by giving six gifts back to the community. Founded in 2013, the innovative agency has expanded to a team of twelve. Working with the likes of the NHS, The Homeless World Cup and Enterobiotix, GearedApp is one of Scotland’s leading digital development houses.…

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Cyrenians partner with Jamie Robson to raise social issues on the big screen  

Cyrenians has partnered with award-winning actor, writer and producer Jamie Robson at Little Wing Film Festival to explore representation and empathy around social issues in film. The Edinburgh based charity deliver sustainable solutions for the causes and consequences of homelessness.  This year they are working with Jamie Robson to highlight the social issues…

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Spotlight on the Mackie

Miller Homes offers beautiful family living in Midlothian A picturesque development within easy reach of Edinburgh’s bustling city centre, Highbrae at Lang Loan in Midlothian, offers the ultimate in luxurious and modern-day family living. Miller Homes is making your move to this thriving community even easier this year, with a host of incentives available…

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Burges Salmon advises Statkraft on acquisition of Airvolution Clean Energy

Burges Salmon’s Energy sector experts have advised Statkraft UK Ltd on its acquisition of UK onshore wind developer Airvolution Clean Energy Ltd A cross-firm team led by Corporate partner Jonathan Eves, assisted by Head of Renewable Energy Ross Fairley, Guinevere Wentworth, Jess Chesterfield, Peter Ramsden and Molly Horton, among others,…

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BCC comments on GDP and trade

Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was a rise in GDP between June and July, the zero-growth recorded on the underlying three-month measure points to an economy under pressure…

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Thousands take part in Pedal for Scotland’s last ride

Thousands take part in Pedal for Scotland’s last ride -More than 8,000 people took to their bikes on Sunday (8 September 2019) for the last Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge, Big Belter and Wee Jaunt Linlithgow-Edinburgh bike rides— -Cycling has come a long way since the first Pedal for Scotland…

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Progressing delivery plan for Edinburgh’s transformation

A “game-changing” £314m plan to transform Edinburgh’s city centre over the next 10 years has been submitted for approval. Developed by the City of Edinburgh Council and with full funding already in place for the first five years, it is estimated that the Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy (ECCT) will…

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Shepherd and Wedderburn banking and finance team reports £13.4 billion year-on-year deal value growth

Shepherd and Wedderburn’s banking and finance team has reported another strong year for deals, with the value of transactions rising by 10% (£13.4 billion) in the 2019 financial year to 30 April. The team completed 167 deals with a combined value of £145.4 billion, up from 162 deals valued at…

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Scottish workers call for upskilling support as impact of technology bites

Scottish workers have indicated a strong appetite to learn new skills in the face of increasing automation, but many are not being given the chance to adapt their skillsets, new research from PwC has found. The Upskilling Hopes and Fears research reveals that, despite a willingness to learn new skills,…

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