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Graduate Apprenticeships: Business Management webinar

Find out how our Business Management GA degree programme builds the management and business skills necessary in a professional organisation. About this Event As the modern business world becomes increasingly dynamic, understanding the way businesses and organisations operate and how they make key decisions, is crucial. In our Business Management…

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Which Visitors Scotland Should Target to Rebuild Tourism Economy

A major data-crunching project led by academics at the University of Edinburgh Business School is providing Scottish tourism with a key plank of its recovery plan by showing which visitors are most interested in coming here, and most likely to be able to afford it. The project, in association with…

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Agenor Technology and Voice Of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL) Agree Partnership to Support Carers in the Community

We are pleased to announce that Agenor Technology and Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL) are working in partnership to support unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian. As a ‘Carer Positive Employer’, a Scottish Government funded initiative, Agenor are committed to ensuring a supportive workplace for carers, providing a variety…

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BCC responds to ONS GDP figures

Commenting on GDP figures for Q2 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:   “The UK suffered an historic contraction in economic activity in the second quarter as the coronavirus closed large parts of the economy. The dominant services sector suffered particularly badly in…

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Letter from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to Exporters

As discussed on our recent CEO call, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove MP has written to businesses moving goods between the UK and the EU and between GB and NI, to help them prepare for the new trading relationship with the European Union following the end…

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BCC responds to ONS’ August labour market figures  

Commenting on the ONS labour market figures for August 2020, published today, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:   “While the headline data continues to lag behind the reality on the ground, the decline in the number of employees on payrolls and hours worked is further evidence of the damage being done to the UK labour…

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Move-in ready: Buy Miller Homes’ stunning Ferrygate Meadow showhome

In the highly sought-after seaside setting of North Berwick, Miller Homes’ Ferrygate Meadow is the perfect place to find a forever home. And househunters are being offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy the breath-taking five bedroom Chichester showhome with its stunning décor, stylish furniture and modern fixtures…

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Edinburgh launches new initiative to support the hard-hit tourism and hospitality sector

ForeverEdinburgh encourages residents and visitors to share what they love about Edinburgh and invites them back into the city Campaign is a joint initiative from Edinburgh Tourism and Action Group, City of Edinburgh Council and industry partners Tourism and hospitality industry is one of the worst hit by the COVID-19…

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BCC responds to investment for Northern Ireland traders

Responding to today’s announcements of £200m for a new Trader Support Service the BCC’s Director of Trade Facilitation Liam Smyth said: “Whilst the funding announcement for the Trader Support Service is welcome, we need to remember that the GB/NI Border model impacts businesses on both sides of the Irish Sea.…

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Harvey Nichols Edinburgh Store Launches Summer Dining

Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh is delighted to announce the launch of their much-loved summer dining menu. The exclusive menu offers customers three sun-worthy courses and a refreshing cocktail for £25 in the Forth Floor Brasserie and runs until the end of September.  Highlights from the menu include thai fishcakes served with…

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