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Harvey Nichols Reopens in Edinburgh
8th July 2020We are delighted to announce that from Wednesday 8th July, the doors of Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh, will open to customers once again. This follows the Knightsbridge store in June and the Leeds store earlier this month. Edinburgh is the third in what will be a phased reopening of the rest…
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Hart Builders to deliver affordable homes on former Edinburgh school site
8th July 2020Hart Builders to deliver affordable homes on former Edinburgh school site Edinburgh-based developer Hopefield Partnership has appointed Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group, to deliver a multi-million pound new housing development at the former Hunter’s Tryst Primary School in Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh. Due to begin as soon as construction restarts…
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Thousands share their suggestions for walking, cycling and wheeling improvements
7th July 2020More than 4100 suggestions made for creating more space Plans to create over 30km of segregated cycle lanes Next phase of measures to focus on local shopping areas Edinburgh residents have made more than 4100 suggestions for creating more space to walk, cycle and wheel during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.…
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BCC responds to the government’s £3 billion of green investment
7th July 2020Commenting on the government’s £3 billion package of green investment to decarbonise public buildings and cut emissions, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “This scheme is a first step toward supporting livelihoods and achieving important carbon emissions targets. “Our business communities across the UK have called for an economic recovery that prioritises jobs and supports our net-zero…
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Social entrepreneur joins Edinburgh Napier Business School as a Visiting Professor
7th July 2020International Fintech leader Christine Bamford has been appointed a Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier Business School. Professor Bamford describes herself foremost as ‘a social entrepreneur’; inspired by Muhammad Yunus, “Banker to the Poor”, and her own experience working in the Middle East, she founded the Women’s Coin Fintech (and Education)…
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Trustpilot launches global R&D Hub in Edinburgh to develop cutting-edge technology to protect trust online
7th July 2020New R&D Hub will receive co-investment with £1.8m from Scottish Enterprise, supporting new technology innovations, 30 highly skilled jobs initially and local partnerships over the next 3 years. Trustpilot today announced the creation of a new global R&D and Innovation Hub in Edinburgh, Scotland, to develop new, world-leading technology that proactively…
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Cruden Building strengthens team with new Construction Director
7th July 2020Cruden Building, part of the Cruden Group, has announced the appointment of Colin Kennedy as their new Construction Director. Colin has been part of an extensive process to find a top calibre replacement for their current Construction Director, David McEvoy. David had originally planned to retire last month, however, in…
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Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Opening the taps
7th July 2020The rolling back of restriction means trips to the pub and holidays are back on the agenda. But things can change, and rather quickly. Localized flare-ups in the US have resulted in reimposition of lockdown measures. Leicester is a story closer home. The long road to recovery will be a…
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Celestia UK secures new office space at Heriot-Watt University Research Park in Edinburgh
7th July 2020On behalf of landlord Cromdale Ltd, Ryden has signed up high-tech start up company Celestia Technologies Group UK Ltd (Celestia UK) for the 4,880 sq ft upper floor at Livingston House, 43a Discovery Terrace, Heriot-Watt University Research Park in Edinburgh. This move for Celestia UK comes after securing a £2.5…
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BCC responds to government’s plan for local lockdowns
7th July 2020Commenting on the government’s five-step plan for imposing local lockdowns in the case of coronavirus spikes, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said: “Businesses will welcome the announcement of a considered approach to local lockdowns, which could pose further challenges for operational and consumer confidence in the weeks and months ahead.…
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