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BCC: Time to put political games to bed

Commenting on the confidence vote in the Prime Minister, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “With news that the Prime Minister remains in place, business communities will hope that these political games can finally be put to bed. Westminster must now focus all…

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Tom Kitchin’s the Bonnie Badger, a pub with rooms, opening on Wednesday 12th December

On Wednesday 12th December, Michelin-starred, award-winning chef Tom Kitchin and the team behind Kitchin Group will open the doors to The Bonnie Badger, a pub with rooms in the village of Gullane on Scotland’s East Coast. Located a stone’s throw away from the world famous Muirfield golf course and just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh, the hotel dates back…

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SCC Comment on Draft Scottish Budget

Commenting on the draft Scottish Budget for 2019 – 20, published today by the Scottish Government, Liz Cameron OBE, Director & Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Much weighs on the mind of Scottish business, amongst the midst of Brexit uncertainty and a lack of stability in Westminster. Today’s…

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PwC response to Draft Scottish Budget

Comments by Sharon Blain, Senior Tax Manager Income tax  “The gap between the income tax liability of middle earners in Scotland and the rest of the UK will widen further following Derek Mackay’s decision to freeze the higher income threshold at £43,430 from April while the UK threshold increases to £50,000. “The…

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Edinburgh Chamber Scottish Budget Briefing

FORECASTS The Scottish Fiscal Commission has forecast that GDP growth will be 1.2% in 2019, falling to one per cent in 2020 and 2021, 1.1% in 2022, and 1.2% in 2023, given the uncertainties of Brexit, falling productivity growth and a shrinking working age population. BREXIT Derek Mackay has claimed…

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Employee Ownership, the key to succession for many Scottish businesses

Anderson Strathern provided legal expertise to the owners and employees of The Priory Hotel in Beauly in their transition to employee ownership, working closely with the family run business based in the Scottish Highlands. The hotel attracts guest from all over the world and is a well-known meeting place for…

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Putting growth back on the agenda

Growth. It’s a word that seems to be largely missing from the current business vocabulary as we look towards 2019 and Brexit. Currency fluctuations, stalled investments and wobbly share prices have affected many markets in Scotland and beyond. But growth needs to be back on the agenda for everyone and…

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Facilities Managers Key to Circular Economy

Sandy McNaughton is uniquely qualified to advocate the enormous benefits of businesses prepared to unlock the potential of the circular economy… As the Scotland Chair of the Institute of Workplace & Facilities Management (formerly known as British Institute of Facilities Management) he heads the professional body that promotes excellence in…

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Judges announced for 179th Royal Highland Show

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has announced the judges for next year’s Royal Highland Show, held on the 20-23 June 2019. The job of placing the country’s top sheep, horses, cattle and goats will be down to 113 highly experienced names in the judging world, spanning…

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BCC: Westminster should be focused on needs of the country

Commenting on the news that the Prime Minister will face a vote of no confidence, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “At one of the most pivotal moments for the UK economy in decades, it is unacceptable that Westminster politicians have chosen to…

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