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Two-year high for ScotRail train and station facilities
11th January 2019New figures published today (Friday 11 January) reveal that ScotRail train and station facilities have improved to their best level for two years. The Service Quality Incentive Regime (SQUIRE) released by Transport Scotland has shown that ScotRail’s train and station facilities for Period 9 (11 November – December 8) had…
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Leading housebuilder offers Moving Essentials package which allows buyers to customise their incentives
11th January 2019To help get you moving in the new year, Miller Homes is offering fantastic incentives on selected three bedroom homes at two of its most popular developments in the east: South Gilmerton Brae and Manor Wood. Combining both peaceful surroundings with all that the city of Edinburgh has to offer,…
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Chile: A partner in Latin America
11th January 2019With exports valued at more than $68 billion USD, and leading the exports in more than 20 products, Chile is the top country of the region in the business and competitive environment, and therefore an important platform and an excellent destination for Scottish businesses. This country in the South East…
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New Foreign Direct Investment Law published in the UAE
11th January 2019The President of the UAE recently issued Decree-Law No. 19 of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (the “FDI Law”), which represents the next step towards enabling 100% foreign ownership of UAE companies outside of freezone areas. This has been widely anticipated since last year’s amendments to the UAE Commercial Companies…
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Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) 2018
11th January 2019Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, Florida 17th & 18th October, 2018 The Made in Britain Trade Centres represented by their CEO, Christopher GEORGE, attended the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE) 2018 during a two month business trip to the USA to find export opportunities for…
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The best way for your company to enter the Technology Hub of China
11th January 2019If your company wants to go to China, a city here may require your attention – Shenzhen. Why Shenzhen? It is not only a place home to 500 companies’ headquarters such as Huawei, Tencent, but the frenetic heart of China’s tech industry. Shenzhen, was rated as the technology hub of…
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Global Game Jam event comes to Merchiston
11th January 2019Creatives get the chance to produce computer game in 48-hour competition Creatives will get the chance to potentially produce the next big computer game when a global competition comes to Edinburgh later this month. Hosted by the Games Technology Group within Edinburgh Napier’s School of Computing, the Edinburgh leg of…
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Dalry reopening date confirmed for iconic Victorian pool
11th January 2019A reopening date of Wednesday, 30 January 2019, has been confirmed by Edinburgh Leisure for the reopening of Edinburgh Leisure’s iconic Victorian pool at Dalry, which has been undergoing some major renovations. Dalry Swim Centre closed on 13 July 2018, with a planned reopening of early December 2018, but this…
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Reap the rewards by booking holiday clubs early
11th January 2019Be an early bird and book by 31 January 2019 to receive a 10% discount on weekly Holiday Club places at Edinburgh Leisure for the February 2019 half term. Enrol your kids in the biggest club in town for reliable and fun holiday activities. Edinburgh Leisure’s Holiday Clubs run Monday…
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3 Top Tips for Employment Contracts
10th January 2019There are many things to check and get into place when a new employee starts with an organisation. The contract of employment is one such priority. A recent case has highlighted the possible consequences for an employer failing to issue a written ‘statement of particulars’. It is particularly important therefore…
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