Ground-breaking new app for deaf customers on Scotland’s Railway

ScotRail has teamed up with InterpreterNow to introduce a new British Sign Language (BSL) app to Scotland’s Railway, a first for the UK rail industry. InterpreterNow is a service that delivers immediate access to online interpreting for deaf BSL users, enabling deaf and hearing people to communicate with each-other. The…

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Landlords could hold the key to reducing homelessness

A new partnership to unlock access to the private rented sector for homeless people across the city has been launched with national homelessness charity, Crisis. Help to Rent Edinburgh will provide a range of services for tenants who the Council have assessed as homeless to widen their rental options beyond…

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Lifetime Achievement Win for Inspiring Ricky Nicol  

THE CEO of a telecommunications firm that counts many of Scotland’s biggest and most exciting organisations among its clients has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award. Co-founder of Commsworld, Ricky Nicol picked up the headline accolade at the WeDo Scottish Business Awards, in recognition for his inspiring story overcoming…

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PwC comments on roll-out of 5G in Edinburgh

Commenting on the roll-out of 5G mobile in Edinburgh today, Lindsay Gardiner, Chairman, PwC Scotland said: “Edinburgh is at the forefront of digital innovation in the UK and it is fitting to see it included among the first six cities in the country to benefit from an upgrade to EE’s…

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Record-Breaking Year for Tynecastle Park’s Conference & Events Team

Tynecastle Park’s conference and events team have had a record-breaking year, delivering a non-match day turnover of more than one million pounds from one of Edinburgh’s unique landmark sporting venues. Over the last 5 years, since bringing the hospitality and catering team in-house, Tynecastle Park has emerged as one of…

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ScotLIS for all

Registers of Scotland has released a refreshed ScotLIS for members of the public. As part of the refresh, the look and feel of the service has changed to make it easier to navigate. The most significant change is the ability to buy the property documents (which include the title plan…

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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report

Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally. Listing occupations, rather that job titles, simplifies the system and gives…

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LATEST NEWS: Have your say on Meadows to George Street improvements

Views are being sought on proposals to transform walking, cycling and public spaces along some of Edinburgh’s busiest streets.   The Meadows to George Street project aims to significantly enhance the experience of those travelling on foot or by bike on streets connecting the two destinations, improving public realm and…

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FarrPoint announces appointment of new non-Executive Director and new Principal Consultant

29th May 2019 – Edinburgh-based FarrPoint has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Director and a new Principal joining its digital workplace team to work with clients to ensure they are gaining the most from their investment in digital technology. John Denholm, who takes up the position of non-Executive…

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Scots increasingly pessimistic over personal finances as Brexit nears

Three-quarters of Scots believe Brexit will increase the cost of living, according to new research by PwC, which also found that the number of Scots who believe they will be better off over the coming year has fallen. PwC’s latest Consumer Sentiment survey shows that more than a third of…

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