BCC: Productivity decline sign that wage growth can’t be taken for granted

Commenting on the labour market figures for May 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

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Royal Bank of Scotland and Talent Spark Sponsor the 2018 Converge Challenge Kickstart Award

Royal Bank of Scotland and Talent Spark announced their sponsorship of the Converge Challenge Kickstart Award with a cash prize of £10,000.

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The Prince’s Trust Get Hired Recruitment Event

Youth charity, The Prince’s Trust is currently looking for potential employers with entry level job opportunities in Edinburgh to take part in a ‘Get Hired’ Event on Thursday 14th June at Standard Life House on Lothian Road, 12:30-4pm.

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Virgin Trains builds Pendolino sand sculpture ahead of train’s historic first visit to Blackpool

Virgin Trains has recreated its iconic Pendolino train on Blackpool beach to celebrate its first visit to the seaside resort today.

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ScotRail Alliance marks 10th anniversary of Alloa line reopening

The ScotRail Alliance is marking 10th anniversary of the official reopening of the Alloa to Stirling railway line on 15 May.

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Shepherd and Wedderburn announces stellar line-up of industry speakers for Scotland’s premier property conference

Shepherd and Wedderburn has unveiled a prestigious line-up of industry speakers for Property 2018, Scotland’s premiere property conference, which will be held in Edinburgh on 14 June.

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Llyods banking group launces £2BN clean growth finance

£2bn of new funding to help UK businesses invest in a more sustainable future and increase productivity has been announced today by Lloyds Banking Group. The Clean Growth Finance scheme aims to deliver the most inclusive UK green funding in the market by providing the incentive of discounted lending to help business

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It’s playtime in Edinburgh! Street closures pilot set to become policy

It's an image which harks back to a bygone era when there was less traffic on our roads and parents felt safer letting their kids play outside.

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Sodexo wins Glasgow 2018 European Championships contract

Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has won the contract to deliver catering for the Glasgow 2018 European Rowing Championships and European Triathlon Championships at Strathclyde Country Park – part of the new multi-sport Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

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Industry and researchers to join forces over energy challenges

Industry leaders with an interest in the energy sector can join forces with University of Edinburgh researchers to address business challenges and build new partnerships.

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