News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • ScotRail train carries cornflower in support of MND Scotland

    ScotRail train carries cornflower in support of MND Scotland

    13th June 2018

    The ScotRail Alliance has unveiled a train carrying the MND Scotland logo, as part of its ongoing support of the charity.

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  • Glasgow 2018 British Diving Squad announcement

    Glasgow 2018 British Diving Squad announcement

    12th June 2018

    Britain’s Glasgow 2018 Europeans Squad will be announced on Thursday.

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  • BCC: Labour market remains robust, but earnings slowdown concerning

    BCC: Labour market remains robust, but earnings slowdown concerning

    12th June 2018

    Commenting on the labour market figures for June 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

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  • Usher Hall and Castle Terrace Restaurant announce enticing new partnership

    Usher Hall and Castle Terrace Restaurant announce enticing new partnership

    12th June 2018

    One of Edinburgh’s foremost dining experiences, Castle Terrace Restaurant and Edinburgh’s world class concert venue, the Usher Hall have announced a new partnership offering residents and visitors to Edinburgh an entirely new way to enjoy two of the city’s leading cultural and culinary experiences.

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  • LUX Assure Appoints Brazilian Agents to Initiate Growth in South America

    LUX Assure Appoints Brazilian Agents to Initiate Growth in South America

    12th June 2018

    LUX Assure, a specialist in the provision of chemical monitoring and management solutions, has appointed two Brazil-based export agents

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  • Thorntons signs up seven new stars of the future

    Thorntons signs up seven new stars of the future

    12th June 2018

    A leading Scottish law firm has continued its investment in future legal talent with the appointment of seven newly-qualified solicitors.

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  • Edinburgh landlord conference doubles capacity after surge in demand

    Edinburgh landlord conference doubles capacity after surge in demand

    12th June 2018

    A special conference being held in Edinburgh to help landlords deal with the biggest shake-up of Scotland's letting industry in 30 years has increased the places on offer after a spike in demand.

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  • One in three turn to internet over a GP for medical advice, Diabetes UK survey reveals

    One in three turn to internet over a GP for medical advice, Diabetes UK survey reveals

    12th June 2018

    New online research from Diabetes UK, to mark the start of Diabetes Week 2018 (11 – 17 June), has revealed that almost one in three people in Scotland (30 per cent) would seek advice online first over talking to a GP about a health concern.

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  • Freelance Opportunities with National Galleries Scotland

    Freelance Opportunities with National Galleries Scotland

    11th June 2018

    National Galleries Scotland (NGS) deliver a year round programme of activities for school groups of all ages. The education team are currently reviewing the programme and are inviting freelance educators to help bring about change.

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  • BCC comments on trade figures

    BCC comments on trade figures

    11th June 2018

    While there was a slight monthly pick-up in construction output, the longer-term trends confirm continued weakness, and together with the widening in the UK’s trade deficit and weakening industrial output, point to a bleak start to the second quarter

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