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
  • Flybe Launches 2018-19 Winter Schedule form Edinburgh

    Flybe Launches 2018-19 Winter Schedule form Edinburgh

    21st March 2018

    Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has announced its Winter schedule from Edinburgh Airport earlier than ever this year with its 2018 programme featuring up to seven flights a day to Birmingham and four a day to Belfast City and London Heathrow.

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  • Diabetes Scotland appeals for fundraisers to register for the Kiltwalk

    Diabetes Scotland appeals for fundraisers to register for the Kiltwalk

    21st March 2018

    Put a spring in your step next month and combine a walk to the bonny banks of Loch Lomond with fundraising for Diabetes UK in the Kiltwalk 2018. Or sign up for one of the walking challenges in Aberdeen, Dundee or Edinburgh later this year.

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  • BCC comments on labour market statistics

    BCC comments on labour market statistics

    21st March 2018

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

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  • Why law graduates should work in a firm pre traineeship …
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    Why law graduates should work in a firm pre traineeship …

    21st March 2018

    For many, graduating from University is a long-awaited milestone. Having secured my traineeship, with Blackadders LLP, two years in advance I graduated with over a year to ‘spare’ before starting my traineeship.

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  • New Azuma trains arrive at UK port ahead of passenger services starting later this year

    New Azuma trains arrive at UK port ahead of passenger services starting later this year

    21st March 2018

    Virgin Trains’ on-board crew and drivers will use the new arrivals for training. Azuma trains will enter passenger service from December 2018 offering greater peak time capacity, faster and more frequent journeys.

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  • IT Centric provided ICT consultancy for the Lighthouse Business Centre
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    IT Centric provided ICT consultancy for the Lighthouse Business Centre

    20th March 2018

    Last week the Lighthouse business centre opened its doors, bringing new flexible co-working office space to North Berwick.

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  • Monthly House Price Index statistics for January 2018 published

    Monthly House Price Index statistics for January 2018 published

    20th March 2018

    The latest publication of the monthly UK House Price Index (UK HPI) shows that the average price of a property in Scotland in January 2018 was £148,512 – an increase of 7.3 per cent on January in the previous year and an increase of 1.4 per cent when compared to the previous month.

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  • BCC Comments on Inflation Figure

    BCC Comments on Inflation Figure

    20th March 2018

    Commenting on the inflation statistics for February 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

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  • Lord Forte Foundation Supports Hospitality and Events Management Students in Achieving Their Career Goals

    Lord Forte Foundation Supports Hospitality and Events Management Students in Achieving Their Career Goals

    20th March 2018

    Six lucky students from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh have been given an outstanding package of support that will help them excel in their final year of study and prepare them for entering the hospitality, tourism and events industry.

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  • Potential New Laws to Protect Cyclists

    Potential New Laws to Protect Cyclists

    20th March 2018

    Caroline Kelly, a partner and Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law at Thorntons solicitors in Dundee, backs potential for new laws to protect cyclists. She was speaking after it emerged that The Department for Transport is reviewing proposals for new road rules to introduce a minimum distance for cars when overtaking cyclists.

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