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Why law graduates should work in a firm pre traineeship …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Getting ready for the property ladder

With recent announcements that first time buyers save a significant amount of money compared to renters, it’s no surprise that many people are jumping at the chance to get on the property ladder.

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Virgin Trains names train after Scottish cultural icon Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Virgin Trains has named one of its trains after one of Scotland’s most famous cultural icons in celebration of its role in serving Glasgow.

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Business Welcomes Milestone Agreement on Brexit Transition Period

Commenting on the agreement of a ‘status quo’ transition period by UK and EU27 Brexit negotiators, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

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