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
  • ECC summarise key announcements from Chancellor’s Spending Review

    25th November 2020

    Speaking in the House of Commons earlier this afternoon, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined the UK Government’s spending priorities for the coming year. Here is a snap summary of key announcements from the spending review that relate to Scotland: The Chancellor announced that Scotland will receive £2.4bn of new funding…

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  • London & Brighton compostable packaging collections featured in Ellen MacArthur Foundation guide

    25th November 2020

    Paper Round’s collections composting Vegware disposables is featured in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new Upstream Innovation guide, released today 19 November. Highlighted as a circular economy solution for plastic, the collaboration is London and Brighton’s first large-scale collection service for compostable packaging. Paper Round is a total waste management company,…

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  • Edinburgh College to showcase free training courses for businesses at virtual event

    25th November 2020

    Edinburgh College’s Training and Development team is holding an event to showcase the free training and development opportunities available to thousands of businesses across Edinburgh and the Lothians. The virtual event will give businesses an introduction to the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) – a fund which levy-paying businesses across…

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  • BCC responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review  

    25th November 2020

    Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spending Review, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:  “This spending review comes at a critical time as business communities are fighting for survival in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.   “The launch of the National Infrastructure Strategy is an important step in overcoming the longstanding infrastructure deficit. We’ve spent long…

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  • Support your staff to look after their health and wellbeing this winter

    25th November 2020

    As winter sets in and coronavirus lingers on, businesses should encourage their staff to focus on their health and wellbeing. The benefits of being physically active, especially in strange times like these, are endless. It has been proven to reduce stress, improve mood, increase productivity, boost immune systems, improve sleep…

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  • Microcredentials Questionnaire

    25th November 2020

    Edinburgh College are conducting a piece of research to understand employers want and need for ‘Microcredentials’. For the purpose of this research, ‘Microcredentials’ are identified as short courses or training programmes between 10- 60 hours, which would result in recognition of a particular skill. It is also proposed that a…

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  • University Challenge: Securing Scotland’s universities post-COVID-19

    25th November 2020

    Scotland’s 19 universities have been dealt a severe financial blow by COVID-191. Unfortunately, the easing of lockdown restrictions has not ended the pain. Campus environments, students gathering in lecture halls and at social events and the global travel associated with international students are all factors in spreading the virus and…

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  • Public Covid screening facility opens

    25th November 2020

    Next day results as first airport site in Scotland opens. The first public Covid screening centre at in airport in Scotland has opened at Edinburgh Airport with people able to receive fast and accurate PCR swab tests. The ExpressTest site will be located in front of the terminal in the…

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  • Corporate and Festive Gifting from Harvey Nichols

    25th November 2020

    Recognised as the destination for international fashion and exclusive beauty launches, the Harvey Nichols food, wine and hospitality offering sets an equally impeccable standard. Whether itʼs to wow a client or reward your team, our dedicated Corporate Team are here to help you find the perfect gift. From our best-selling…

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    Bluestream Research and Development Ltd

    25th November 2020

    My name is Kenneth Redmond, and I started a business in 2018 called Bluestream Research and Development Ltd. Bluestream is based on Research and Development and progressing Innovations. I offer a 3-month initial R&D service with emphasis on producing a patent, where I ask companies to consider a one-off payment…

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