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Clothing brand takes the honours at enterprise awards event

Bright Red Sparks winners revealed A FORMER student who launched a clothing brand with products made from recycled tents was the big winner at the third Bright Red Sparks awards. Media companies and initiatives set up to tackle child poverty and drive student enterprise were also among the winners at…

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Technology company helps care home residents stay connected

Press release issued on behalf of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership Eleven iPads have been donated to Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership care homes throughout the city to help residents to stay in touch with family and friends. Danny Brown from technology company Zonal had the idea…

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Preparing a Will yourself is a potential DIY disaster

There has been reports of people rushing through the process and in some cases preparing a Will themselves but leading Scottish law firm Thorntons is advising caution, stating it is vitally important to get the correct advice and assistance for your circumstances. Graeme Dickson, Private Client solicitor at Thorntons, said:…

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Revolve backs appeal to stop pre-loved items going to waste

Revolve stores across Scotland have come together to ask members of the public not to leave donations outside their doors, or by clothing banks, while lockdown restrictions are in place. Shopping second hand is usually a way to stop pre-loved items from being wasted, but with all stores currently closed…

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Burges Salmon Pensions team shortlisted for ‘European Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ accolade

The firm has been named as a finalist at the European Pensions Awards 2020 in recognition of its trusted international reputation. Burges Salmon’s Pensions practice has been shortlisted to win ‘European Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ at this year’s European Pensions Awards. The nomination comes shortly after the firm’s…

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Suspending the housing market is unprecedented, but it is temporary. Be assured, it will start again

By Eric Curran Property professionals who have been in the front line for a long period of time tend to become slightly battle-hardened and take the view that, whatever crisis comes around the corner, they have seen it all before. Well, not this time. Recessions and downturns have come and…

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BTO Offers Free 20 Minutes Consultation for Technology and Media Companies

In an attempt to help address some of the many challenges and difficulties posed currently by the Coronavirus pandemic, BTO’s Intellectual Property & Technology Team is offering an initial 20 minute consultation free of charge. This free service is aimed at technology and media companies and businesses or organisations with…

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Execspace launches new service to assist clients transitioning to virtual events

ExecSpace, one of the UK’s leading venue finding agencies has today announced that they will be adding a new service to their portfolio, specifically dedicated to supporting meeting and event planners transition seamlessly into the world of virtual events. The decision to innovate their product offering is a direct response…

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Scottish agent bolsters investment fire power with new hire

Scotland-headquartered property firm Graham + Sibbald has supplemented its capital markets offering with a senior strategic hire. Peter Fleming, who moves from GL Hearn, has joined as an Associate in Graham + Sibbald’s Edinburgh-based investment team. The agent has been growing its capital markets offering across Scotland, after Stuart Low…

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ExecSpace launches new service to assist clients transitioning to virtual events

ExecSpace, one of the UK’s leading venue finding agencies has today announced that they will be adding a new service to their portfolio, specifically dedicated to supporting meeting and event planners transition seamlessly into the world of virtual events. The decision to innovate their product offering is a direct response…

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