News & Blog

Edinburgh College ready to welcome prospective students during January and February Open Days

Edinburgh College is ready to welcome those considering starting a course in August 2024 to its four open days this January and February. At the open days, prospective students will be able to find out about the various courses they can apply for, meet lecturers, explore the College’s facilities, as…

Read Story

Stafffinders CEO recognised by Family Business United

In a recent initiative by Family Business United, the invaluable contributions of women in family firms across the UK are being celebrated through a dedicated campaign. This initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of women, both family members and non-family members, who are making a significant…

Read Story

Two weeks to go before new experiential events showcase comes to Edinburgh

In two weeks EXPERIENCEit, the new initiative designed to support the growing market for experiential events in Scotland and across the UK, will showcase its debut event in Edinburgh. Organised by EVENTIT, this unique event will take place on Thursday 8 February 2024 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).…

Read Story

Muckle Media bolsters corporate team with two senior hires

Creative communications agency Muckle Media has welcomed two new employees, Michael Scobbie and Hannah Blackford, following a period of continued growth. The pair will join the agency’s B2B, crisis and corporate communications specialist team, with Scobbie joining as Head of B2B and Corporate Communications and Blackford being appointed as Senior…

Read Story

SCC QUARTERLY ECONOMIC INDICATOR

INFLATIONARY CONCERNS EASE BUT REMAIN HIGH: Concern over inflation has fallen to 52% for this quarter – compared to 75% in the last quarter – and this is the lowest that concern from inflation has been in all of 2023. 52% is still 20 percentage points higher than the 32%…

Read Story

Edinburgh Napier University appoints Lynne Cadenhead as Entrepreneur in Residence

The Women’s Enterprise Scotland chair brings a wealth of experience to the role Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) has announced serial entrepreneur, experienced tech sector leader, and chair of Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) Lynne Cadenhead as its newest Entrepreneur in Residence. The move, which is part of an effort to foster…

Read Story

Common Sense Approach To Product Marking Welcomed

Responding to the Government’s latest announcement on conformity assessment marking, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said:    “Business will welcome this common-sense approach to showing that products sold in Great Britain have met safety, health and environmental rules. Crucially, it will help keep costs down for firms and…

Read Story

ZAG Conference 2024: A Non-conformist gathering for a more generous tomorrow

Following the sold-out success of the inaugural Non-Conformist Conference in Edinburgh last year, ZAG returns on February 8th, 2024. Centred on a theme of “Generosity in a time of greed,” the dynamic and thought-provoking session will feature speakers who’ve selflessly taken action to make a better world.    Panellists include…

Read Story

Major report reveals rise in litigation cases – 25% of respondents’ expect to appear in Scottish courts in 2024

A major survey conducted by law firm Shoosmiths has revealed that litigation cases are on the rise, with over 25% of in-house legal teams expecting that they will be dealing with claims in Scotland in 2024. The major trends report, that surveyed the views of 360 general counsel / senior-in-house lawyers working…

Read Story

ESPC announces free ‘buy-to-let’ event for aspiring investors

Leading Scottish property portal ESPC has announced a free Buy-To-Let event on Thursday 8 February, targeted at aspiring property investors and landlords. The event will be held at ESPC’s Property Information Centre on Edinburgh’s George Street from 6-8pm on 8 February and will allow those thinking about beginning a property…

Read Story