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UK road and rail networks not meeting business needs 

Business satisfaction rates fall, underlining need for parties to make good on infrastructure  promises UK businesses are even less satisfied with UK infrastructure than they were a year ago, according to research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Stagecoach. The survey of 1,200 business leaders finds…

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Scots economy set to slow, but will nudge ahead of UK in 2019

Economic growth in Scotland will remain subdued in 2019 and 2020, but slightly ahead of the UK overall this year, according to PwC’s latest UK Economic Outlook. The report projects growth of 1.3% in Scotland this year, down 0.3 percentage points from July’s projection, but ahead of the 1.2% expected…

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Edinburgh’s commercial real estate sector is still hampered by Brexit risk. 

By Graeme Pollock Like Banquo’s ghost, the spectre of endless Brexit hangs over the commercial property market in Edinburgh and its immediate hinterland and, until it is banished, the feasting will necessarily remain subdued. There has certainly been a tail-off in activity since the first Brexit deadline was missed in…

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Back to basics: #2 Employees rights when being dismissed

Let’s get ‘Back to Basics’ and strip back Employment Law in a series of short but informative blogs.  In this blog, I will cover the rights of employees when they are being dismissed. Sorry Lord Sugar, you can’t just say “you’re fired” to all your employees. An employee gains a…

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British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto  

In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said:    “While the Conservative manifesto strikes some of the right notes, business communities across the UK will be looking to see more substantial measures to boost growth, enterprise and investment from the Prime Minister…

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Barclays toasts to Isle of Arran Distillers

Barclays has provided a £25m funding package to whisky producer Isle of Arran Distillers. The financing has helped the ambitious company to develop its second distillery on the island in the village of Lagg, which officially opened its doors in June this year. The funding provided by the deal supports…

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Jazz Nights at The Edinburgh Grand Extended

To get the Christmas spirit into full swing, revellers can sip a Singapore Sling in style as The Edinburgh Grand extends its Jazz at The Register Club sessions until the end of the year. For three hours every Thursday and Friday renowned artists from Scotland’s thriving jazz scene will perform…

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AM Bid posts rapid growth for fifth year running

AM Bid, Scotland’s largest bid and tender specialist, is pleased to report further rapid growth during its fifth year of trading. Turnover to the year end September 30, 2019 was up £169,000 to sit at £898,000, an increase of 23% (net profit remains positive). The company is happy to note…

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Two awards for Edinburgh College at CDN Awards 2019

Two awards for Edinburgh College at CDN Awards 2019 Edinburgh College scooped two honours at the sectors major awards ceremony last night – celebrating the talent of both its students and staff. Dean Clark, a 32-year-old HND Retail Management student, was named Student of the Year for the positive impact…

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Ten reasons why it pays to get your tax return done early

January is a busy time for the self-employed and HMRC are in the thick of it with Self-Assessment Tax Return season. It was reported that 2.6 million people still had not completed their Self Assessment Tax return by 29 January this year, just a mere 2 days to  beat the…

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