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Urgent action needed to decarbonise Scotland’s homes: Changeworks unveils plan to accelerate cross-sector solutions
29th April 2025New polling shows that half the population in Scotland believe the transition to net zero will have positive economic impacts 71% of people in Scotland support renewable and sustainable energy for home energy use 65% of people in Scotland are concerned the UK is not investing quickly enough in sustainable…
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The Battle, a new stage play based (mostly) on real events lands at the Festival Theatre on 21 April 2026 as part of its UK Tour
29th April 2025Written by John Niven Directed by Matthew Dunster the battle that rocked the nation – UK tour opens at Birmingham Rep, Feb ‘26 World Premiere – Prior to the West End Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep co-present The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events. Reliving the heady…
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Agilico simplifies procurement with new purchase order processing solution
29th April 2025Leading workplace technology solutions provider Agilico launches a smarter, more integrated approach to procurement and cash flow management. Crafted with user experience at its core, Agilico’s new cloud-based purchase order processing solution enhances supplier management and ensures employees – regardless of their financial expertise – can effortlessly create, approve, and…
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Stumbling Blocks Remain In Employment Rights Bill
29th April 2025Ahead of the committee stage of the Employment Rights Bill starting in the House of Lords, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a critical stage in the process and the window of opportunity to get the right balance in…
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Aberdein Considine supports disadvantaged children and young people with 2025 fundraising challenge
29th April 2025Staff at law firm Aberdein Considine from Peterhead to Manchester will be swapping their suits for active wear as they take on a series of fundraising challenges in aid of the firm’s 2025 charity partners, Cash for Kids and the Russell Anderson Foundation (RAF). Following successful fundraising activities in previous…
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Balfour Beatty VINCI’s HS2 Curzon Street site features on BBC’s Great British Railway Journeys
28th April 2025Balfour Beatty VINCI has been featured on the BBC’s Great British Railway Journeys, showcasing the work taking place at the Curzon 3 site for HS2 in Birmingham. Curzon 3 is one five landmark viaducts that will bring high speed trains into Birmingham’s new Curzon Street station. In the interview Jonathan…
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Summit held to make housing more accessible
28th April 2025An event held last week (Tuesday 22 April) at the City Chambers brought together the Council and partners to take steps toward building, adapting, and finding accessible homes across the Capital. Hosted by the City of Edinburgh Council, the Accessible Housing Summit convened representatives from the third sector, housing associations…
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Scottish mid-sized businesses target new international trade routes despite tariff uncertainty
28th April 2025International growth a top priority despite tariff uncertainty, as nearly a quarter (22%) plan to export more this year, to territories including the EU and Asia. Scottish businesses remain ambitious, calling for Government support to cut red tape and help unlock exports. Expanding or exporting overseas is a top priority…
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Installation of state-of-the-art security scanners complete Liquids and electricals to stay in bags as security hall at Edinburgh Airport transformed.
28th April 2025All passengers passing through Edinburgh Airport can now keep liquids and large electricals in their bags, thanks to the completion of a multi-million-pound project to install new security scanners. Eight new scanners have been installed, transforming the security hall by adding an additional two lanes. This completely modernises the process…
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Edinburgh to Beijing service to go year-round Hainan to operate route throughout the year as it continues Edinburgh growth.
28th April 2025Scotland’s only direct service to China will now operate year-round as Hainan Airlines continues to extend its presence at Edinburgh Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network. The airline’s current March to October service between Edinburgh and Beijing will now continue throughout the year, improving connectivity between the two capitals.…
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