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Scottish economy predicted to grow in 2024, but remains subdued according to latest PwC UK forecast
19th July 2024• PwC UK’s latest UK Economic Outlook predicts growth of 0.9% for Scotland in 2024, compared with 2023. • Scotland’s growth is expected to remain subdued compared with the fastest-growing regions – London and Northern Ireland. • The UK’s real GDP is predicted to grow by 1.0% in 2024, up…
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DWF employment expert comments on Scotland labour market stats
19th July 2024Ann Frances Cooney, employment partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. I have placed the commentary below and attached an image of Ann Frances for your use. “The Scottish Labour Market figures for the period March to May 2024 indicate that over the quarter…
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Thorntons data protection lawyer comments on UK Government technology proposals
19th July 2024A leading data protection expert at full-service legal firm Thorntons Law has reflected on the UK Government’s plans to introduce digital verification to help the public share details about themselves. The proposals form part of a new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, introduced as part of the King’s Speech…
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THE RESIDENT ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ITS FIRST SCOTTISH HOTEL
19th July 2024A very short walk from both Princes Street and Charlotte Square in the heart of the capital, The Resident Edinburgh combines the heartfelt hospitality The Resident is known for with a distinct Scottish warmth, evoking the brand’s connections with Scotland. The Resident Edinburgh will be open to guests from 1st…
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Delivering On Skills Must Be A Priority
19th July 2024Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to cool but high wage growth is still bearing down heavily on businesses. Our research shows labour costs…
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King’s Speech: Industrial Strategy Can Release Business Ambition
19th July 2024Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we use it to make green innovation…
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‘DATA FOR GOOD’ PIONEER RELOCATES TO HISTORIC HUB FOR INNOVATION
19th July 2024The University of Edinburgh has welcomed its first commercial tenant to the new Edinburgh Futures Institute in the capital’s historic Old Royal Infirmary in Lauriston Place. Smart Data Foundry has moved from the nearby Bayes Centre to a state-of-the-art workspace in one of the converted Nightingale wards in the A-listed…
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Michelin star chef on the menu aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel
18th July 2024A Michelin star chef will be stepping aboard Scotland’s luxury floating hotel in Edinburgh for three consecutive nights of exclusive fine dining events from 23-25 August. Conor Toomey, formerly of the Michelin star Condita restaurant in Edinburgh, will be bringing his culinary flair to Fingal with a special set…
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Inflation Holding Steady
18th July 2024Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s data indicating a 2% increase in the CPI rate shows the UK is exiting its three-year inflation crisis and makes a bank rate cut more likely. “Our own indicator, tracking…
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Scottish startups urged to apply to Royal Bank of Scotland Accelerator programme
18th July 2024Call comes after five Royal Bank of Scotland Accelerator Alumni win a share of £1.5 million at the 23rd Scottish EDGE awards Closing date for applications is 16th August Scottish entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses are being urged to apply to join one of the UK’s leading accelerators,…
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