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
  • £3.4 million investment announced for Borders railway corridor

    £3.4 million investment announced for Borders railway corridor

    17th November 2017

    Major funding packages totalling £3.4 million have been secured to revitalise the centre of Gorebridge and turn a disused building at Newtongrange railway station into a community space and bistro.

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  • The time is now for Scottish manufacturers to invest in smart tech, says Barclays Corporate Banking report

    The time is now for Scottish manufacturers to invest in smart tech, says Barclays Corporate Banking report

    17th November 2017

    New research from Barclays Corporate Banking shows 76% of manufacturers in Scotland are confident about Britain’s ability to compete in the international marketplace over the next five years, mirroring the findings of the Made Smarter report published earlier this month.

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  • In the Spotlight with Smart PA

    In the Spotlight with Smart PA

    15th November 2017

    Learn all things Smart PA with Managing Director, Sarra Bejaoui...

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  • Make small talk and you could save a life

    Make small talk and you could save a life

    15th November 2017

    New campaign encourages public to intervene to help prevent railway suicides

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  • WJM Joins International Alliance

    WJM Joins International Alliance

    15th November 2017

    Scottish Independent Law firm, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has joined one of the world’s largest multi-disciplinary networks of lawyers, accountants and tax advisors.

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  • CARBON Financial Partners Expanding South of the Border

    CARBON Financial Partners Expanding South of the Border

    15th November 2017

    Managing director Gordon Wilson has targeted the London market and has opened a new office in the capital’s Bloomsbury Way.

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  • activpayroll Singapore win first award

    activpayroll Singapore win first award

    15th November 2017

    activpayroll, the global payroll and tax compliance specialist headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland was delighted to see its Singapore office win its first award.

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  • Barclays bolsters Scottish agri-team in drive to support sector

    Barclays bolsters Scottish agri-team in drive to support sector

    15th November 2017

    Barclays has announced two key appointments to its Scotland agricultural team as it continues to extend its on-the-ground support for the Scottish agriculture sector and invest in the future of farming.

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  • SCC Comment on October Inflation Figures

    SCC Comment on October Inflation Figures

    15th November 2017

    The latest UK inflation figures for October show that consumer price inflation has held at its highest level since April 2012, with the CPI rate holding at 3.0%.

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  • Cyrenians Recovery Hub records over 6300 visits this Alcohol Awareness Week

    Cyrenians Recovery Hub records over 6300 visits this Alcohol Awareness Week

    14th November 2017

    It has been well documented by health and social care professionals, as well as debated in Parliament, that Scotland as a nation has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

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