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
  • Cyrenians delivers over one million meals during covid19 outbreak

    8th June 2020

    Cyrenians FareShare depot quadruples output due to increased demand, delivering over 419 tonnes of food – approximately 1 million meals worth of food – since March Making use of FareShare produce, the Community Cook School, having been converted into a production kitchen, is cooking roughly 5000 healthy, freezer-ready meals a…

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  • COVID-19 leads to one-third of Scotland have less money in their current accounts 

    8th June 2020

    One-third of Scots have less money in their current accounts since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect, according to new research by PwC, while one-quarter (24.3%) have more in their current accounts while 43% have the same. PwC’s latest UK Economic Outlook also reveals that almost two-thirds of Scots believe…

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  • Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, Dundee Appoints Ryden and Westport Property as Marketing and Leasing Advisers

    8th June 2020

    Ryden and Westport Property are delighted to confirm that they have been appointed by Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) as marketing and leasing advisers. The appointment will commence immediately, now that Michelin have ceased tyre production from the facility which extends to 65,000 sqm (700,000 sqft) on a site of…

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    Top 5 Local Directories for SEO in 2020

    8th June 2020

    As search engine optimisation (SEO) consultants, we are always looking to find the best links and citations we can for our clients. Directories are one place where it can be helpful to be listed. There are some good directories and some bad ones. What do I mean by “good”? Well, these…

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  • BCC responds to TheCityUK’s recapitalisation report

    8th June 2020

    Commenting on TheCityUK Recapitalisation Group’s interim report on recapitalising UK companies following Coronavirus, published today (Monday 8 June 2020), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:  “This report is an extremely welcome contribution as we look to restart, rebuild and renew the UK economy. “Many businesses have taken out loans to…

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  • Pinsent Masons rolls out Mindful Business Charter across its Scottish offices

    8th June 2020

    Charter to protect workforce wellbeing in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic Multinational business Pinsent Masons has rolled out the ground breaking wellbeing initiative, the Mindful Business Charter, across its Scottish offices as it ramps up efforts eradicate negative working practices that can impact mental health and wellbeing. The Mindful Business…

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  • Burges Salmon advises Gladman Developments in landmark Scottish planning case

    5th June 2020

    The firm’s Scottish Planning team has acted for Gladman in its successful appeal to the Court of Session. On Wednesday 3 June, the Court of Session handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Gladman Developments Limited v Scottish Ministers in which it upheld the use of the ‘tilted…

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  • Brand refresh for WJM as law firm gears up to help clients post Covid

    5th June 2020

    A Scottish law firm has unveiled a new look brand identity that underlines its commitment to delivering a quality service for clients in the face of the current pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak Wright Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) carried out extensive research with staff which has shaped a…

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  • Scottish software firm Sharktower AI adds key leadership hires to their team as they prepare for ambitious growth plans

    5th June 2020

    Edinburgh based software company Sharktower AI has announced the appointment of Brendan Waters, who joined the business on the 1st June. These new appointments are part of ambitious plans to scale the company’s growth. The team aims to expand to 50 employees next year with further investment plans to support…

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  • Vidatec to develop app with the University of Stirling for Scotland’s informal carers

    5th June 2020

    Platform will support carers during the Coronavirus pandemic Mobile app developer Vidatec is working on a new platform that will support informal carers during the Coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is headquartered in Stirling and has additional offices in Edinburgh, has partnered with the University of Stirling on a project…

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