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Australia-UK FTA enters its third round

The second round of negotiations on the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held virtually from 21 September to 2 October, with substantial progress made in over forty sessions. The third round is scheduled for 23 November to 4 December. Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK, the Hon George Brandis…

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Tiny Wonders opens a miniature window onto the natural world

CBeebies viewers will be treated to stunning close-up views of the natural world when new series Tiny Wonders launches next week (Monday 9 November 2020). The series, made by Scottish indy FREAK PRODUCTIONS, combines macro film footage with animated characters to offer viewers a unique close-up perspective of nature. Each…

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Edinburgh to remain in tier three

The First Minister has confirmed that Edinburgh will remain in tier three of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 restrictions framework. Edinburgh was first placed in the third level of Scotland’s new five-tier system on Monday, 2 November, following recommendations from public health officials. This aims to limit the spread of the…

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Shepherd and Wedderburn recognised as a Top 75 employer in UK-wide Social Mobility Employer Index

Shepherd and Wedderburn has today been ranked a Top 75 employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020, demonstrating the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The index, operated by the Social Mobility Foundation, assesses UK employers across seven key areas: their work with young people,…

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The imperative for, and assistance with, growing your business activity with China

Demographic and economic trends have shifted the centre of gravity of the global economy to Asia. The Asian economy is now larger than the rest of the world combined. China is central to this growth, by 2023 it will contribute over 28% of global growth. Supported by world-leading technology and…

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SCC respond to the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework

On the First Minister’s speech today outlining the outcomes of the first review of the Covid-19 Strategic Framework, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses and communities will be greatly relieved that a national lockdown has not been imposed across Scotland. However, as soon…

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Emerging Markets Student Consultancy Project – a free opportunity for your business

Is your business interested in exploring emerging market opportunities? Our postgraduate International Business students work with businesses on projects focused on emerging markets such as market scoping, export strategies, partnership development and more. This opportunity is free and the output is a practical report providing the team’s research, analysis and…

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SCC respond to Q3 2020 ONS Labour Market Statistics

Commenting on the ONS labour market statistics for the three months up to September 2020, published today, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “As we see official statistics catch up and start to reflect the real impact on unemployment and job losses, it is…

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Lighting Healthcheck

The current Coronavirus pandemic has presented businesses with a number of challenges, particularly around how to make the workplace a safe and secure environment for you and your staff. A major part of the workplace environment in any business is the lighting and this is an area where a health…

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Edinburgh Tech Company Win Big In Sustainable Innovation Fund

Edinburgh Tech Company Win Big In Sustainable Innovation Fund £130 Million Awarded To Companies Tackling Business Issues Brought By COVID ClearSky Logic has won a £100,000 grant to create My Booking Hub, a platform that will help SMEs generate revenue during COVID. The grant has been awarded by Innovate UK…

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