News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • LNER celebrates St Andrew’s Day 2020 with unique stag face mask

    30th November 2020

    London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has revealed the latest design in the regionally-inspired face mask collection, featuring a unique hand-illustrated stag to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. The new design is the sixth addition to the already popular collection, and all have been artistically crafted to celebrate some of the most…

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  • John Lewis Plans to Reopen Shops in England with New Steps To Deliver Fuss-Free Shopping to Customers this Christmas

    27th November 2020

    Customers offered bookable shopping slots and virtual queuing in shops Shops to be given flexibility to extend trading hours   Click & Collect car park collections available at over 30 locations, self check-in collection available at 98 Waitrose shops. John Lewis has announced measures to ensure customers can shop safely and…

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  • HMRC and ASA launch new action to disrupt promoters of tax avoidance schemes

    27th November 2020

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have launched new action to cut out misleading marketing by promoters of tax avoidance schemes. The joint enforcement notice aims to disrupt the activity of promoters and protect people from being presented with misleading adverts which may tempt them…

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  • Accounts Commission report praises Council ambition and leadership while calling for more work to fulfil its potential and deliver best value

    26th November 2020

    “The City of Edinburgh Council is an ambitious council that needs to do more to maximise its potential”. So reads one of the opening lines of the Accounts Commission in its report endorsing of the Controller of Audit’s Best Value evaluation of the Council. In a press release to mark…

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  • Fazenda at Home Experience

    26th November 2020

    South American restaurant Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Edinburgh has launched a brand-new concept, bringing its famous cuts of meat to your front doors. The Fazenda team have launched an online shop, offering hand-picked specialities from independent farmers across the UK and overseas. You can now browse the shop and create your…

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    Should you leave DIY to the experts?

    26th November 2020

    It seems like only yesterday that we emerged from our lockdown bunkers ready to face the world again. Some of us were sporting once-in-a-lifetime lockdown tans and others had hair that wouldn’t have looked out of place in a Bee Gees tribute band. Now, with the country experiencing a second…

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  • Demand remains strong in Scotland’s industrial and logistics market despite the pandemic

    26th November 2020

    Scotland’s industrial and logistics commercial property market has seen strong demand throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and this performance is expected to continue, according to a new survey. The latest industrial and logistics research from property and investment firm Colliers International on the third quarter of 2020 covers both the west…

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  • Let Us Do Your Shopping For You!

    26th November 2020

    Harvey Nichols launches Virtual Concierge service Luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols, is launching its first ever Virtual Concierge service. Due to current Government guidelines, and the lockdown in England and the Republic of Ireland, Harvey Nichols Edinburgh is currently the only physical store trading in the UK and ROI. Yet whilst…

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  • Non-executive board positions available now across Hillcrest Homes, Futures, Enterprises and Maintenance.

    26th November 2020

    Hillcrest is looking for potential non-executive board members to bring their skills, knowledge, creativity or inspiration to our company boards to help play a key role in driving these companies to even greater heights. We have positions available across all of our Hillcrest companies: Hillcrest Homes, which provides social rent…

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  • New funding to support collaboration between business leaders and academic research

    25th November 2020

    The Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, with the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS), are releasing new funding for academic researchers to work with businesses to navigate industry uncertainty and inspire change. The funding is provided through the Accelerating Business Collaboration (ABC) scheme. Designed to support new and productive…

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