Colliers International’s Midsummer Retail Report says Golden Age of online retail is ending

Experts say Scotland could lead the way in curbing impact of deliveries Scotland, 26 June 2019 – Scotland’s retail landscape is changing as both online and traditional stores adapt to challenges to their business model, according to the latest report by Colliers International, and Scotland could lead the way into…

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Putting young people and their families first

The Edinburgh Children’s Partnership has become the first in Scotland to receive a ‘very good’ rating from the Care Inspectorate following a recent inspection. The partnership, which consists of the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Police Scotland and the voluntary sector, is responsible for providing services for children in…

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Imaginate celebrates a record-breaking 30th Children’s Festival

Last month, Imaginate celebrated the 30th edition of the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, Scotland’s world-leading celebration of theatre and dance for children. From 25 May to 2 June, Edinburgh played host to 15 productions from 8 countries, attracting record-breaking audiences. Over 6,300 school pupils attended – a 12% increase from…

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Remove blockers in the skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed

New research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a pipeline of talent. Today the BCC and Indeed also…

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BCC comments on review of immigration proposals

Commenting on the announcement that the Home Secretary Sajid Javid has asked the Migration Advisory Committee to review and advise on salary thresholds for the future immigration system, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:  “We have long campaigned for the Government to reconsider what to businesses…

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Football fans raised over £600 in support of bereaved dads in the city

Football fans have raised over £600 to support SANDS Lothian after hosting an event that showcased the 2018 German Cup Final. Members of the Edinburgh Adler group, made up of Hibernian and Eintracht Frankfurt football fans, have generously donated all profits from the event that was held in the Cameo…

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Virgin Trains to showcase Red Carpet and Group Travel at business exhibition

-Team from Virgin Trains will be at the Meetings Show at Olympia, London  -They will speaking about unique services they have on offer for company events -Aimed at the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) market On-train meetings and conferences complete with a concierge or host, bespoke menus and special…

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BTO announces appointment of new senior associate specialising in commercial property

Highly experienced practitioner Mark Colquhoun joins firm’s Edinburgh team Tuesday 25 June 2019 – Leading independent Scottish law firm BTO Solicitors LLP has announced the appointment of Mark Colquhoun as a Senior Associate in its Real Estate team. Mark has specialised in advising on a wide array of commercial real…

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Changeworks Recycling to ‘clean up’ capital’s waste collections

24th June 2019 – Edinburgh – Edinburgh-based Changeworks Recycling has unveiled the UK’s first all-electric waste and recycling vehicle in a bid to ‘clean up’ the capital’s business waste collections. Costing in the region of £80,000, the bespoke vehicle is 100% powered by renewable electricity and will operate throughout the…

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Clydebank dental practice braced for growth

Diamond Dental Care in Clydebank is set to benefit from savings of up to £7,000 per month which will fuel future growth ambitions, thanks to a funding package from Barclays of more than £600,000. Established in 2014 by principal practitioner Tara Diamond, the business caters for approximately 7,500 patients, with…

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