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Scottish independent schools provide £51 million in fee assistance this academic year

Figures released by the Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS) have revealed that Independent Schools in Scotland have provided in excess of £51 million in fee assistance during the current academic year (2018 / 2019). The data, collected from SCIS’s 74 member schools, shows that 24.6% of mainstream pupils (7204)…

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Budget 2018: Full BCC reaction to Autumn Budget and OBR forecast

Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget 2018, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by delivering a Budget that supports investment and…

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Hollywood actor Michael Sheen gives 20/20 Productions a five star review

Hollywood actor, Michael Sheen dropped in on Edinburgh-based 20/20 Productions this week to film the latest in a series ofCarnegie UK Trust films. “Speaking Out for Fair Credit”, presented by Michael Sheen and produced by video production agency 20/20 Productions, has been filmed to support the Carnegie UK Trust’s Affordable credit work. Michael was so…

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Private and third sector leaders appointed to advise on Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal

The Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal has appointed a group of experts from the private and third sectors to its Regional Enterprise Council (REC). The REC is comprised of a number of individuals from small, medium and large organisations across the region who will advise the Deal’s decision-making…

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BCC welcomes Chancellor’s support package for UK high streets

Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns, at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’re delighted that the Chancellor has heeded our calls to abandon the uprating of business rates for the high street…

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How to avoid being tricked this Halloween

For many employers the realisation that Halloween falls mid-week will send a shiver down the spine. While the annual fright fest can bring out the ghoulish side of even the best-behaved employee, there’s no need to ban celebrations altogether. A workplace party can be a great way of helping celebrate…

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Alba SEO Services

We are conducting a survey into the use of digital marketing by Scottish SME’s. We are looking at how digital marketing is being used by small businesses in Scotland, what forms of digital marketing are most popular and what kind of return on investment businesses expect and are actually seeing.…

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This cannot be ‘business as usual’ Chancellor

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on Monday, the British Chambers of Commerce is urging the Chancellor to take bold measures to bolster business investment, competitiveness and productivity in the face of Brexit headwinds. The leading business group, which represents almost 75,000 companies employing six million people across the UK, is…

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Keep your business in shape and save a few pounds

-SMEs could save up to £8,000 a year by installing energy efficient measures – Up to £100,000 interest-free loan available with 15% cashback Every year, small Scottish businesses are faced with rising fuel bills, but Zero Waste Scotland is here to cool them down. Together with the Zero Waste Scotland, the…

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Edinburgh College wins Sustainable College crown at CDN Awards 2018

Edinburgh College’s green credentials have been recognised at Scotland’s largest celebration of College achievements this week. The College’s Sustainability team picked up the Sustainability Award at the College Development Network (CDN) Awards Ceremony held at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow last night (Thursday 25 October). The award celebrates the leadership…

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