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
  • Landlords be prepared for the new rules…the countdown is on!
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    Landlords be prepared for the new rules…the countdown is on!

    31st March 2017

    Ahead of the forthcoming changes facing private residential tenancies and letting agents, landlords should note these key updates.

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  • ISA Inertia? You’re not alone

    ISA Inertia? You’re not alone

    31st March 2017

    ISAs have been around since 1999, and despite increasing levels of awareness and understanding, particularly for cash ISAs, there are still numerous reasons why millions of savers are failing to take advantage of this valuable tax-break, according to independent research commissioned by Barclays.

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  • New look Motherwell Station business case outlined

    New look Motherwell Station business case outlined

    31st March 2017

    Motherwell Station redevelopment takes a major step forward this week as the ScotRail Alliance, in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, submits a business case to Transport Scotland outlining its plans for the station’s new look.

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  • Dundee pupils explore legal career opportunities

    Dundee pupils explore legal career opportunities

    31st March 2017

    One of Scotland’s largest full service law firms is supporting a Law Society Scotland initiative aimed at inspiring and encouraging senior school pupils in Dundee to pursue a career in law.

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  • Bid Specialists pedal up their support for Josh Quigley, The Tartan Explorer

    Bid Specialists pedal up their support for Josh Quigley, The Tartan Explorer

    30th March 2017

    It’s startling to learn that two people die in Scotland every day because of suicide and that it is the biggest killer of men under 35. To tackle this, a global suicide prevention movement has been initiated by Josh Quigley, The Tartan Explorer.

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  • Historical Adventures with the Family this Spring

    Historical Adventures with the Family this Spring

    30th March 2017

    Cairnpapple Hill in West Lothian is one of more than 30 historic sites preparing to open its doors once more for the summer tourist season. On 1 April, castles, cairns and brochs across Scotland will welcome visitors as the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology gets into full swing.

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  • NetThings launches world-first building management system

    NetThings launches world-first building management system

    30th March 2017

    Edinburgh-based technology business NetThings, launched the world’s first web-enabled monitoring and control system designed specifically for smaller commercial and residential properties at the global 2017 Niagara Forum in London this week.

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  • Refurbs to dominate Glasgow office market in 2017

    Refurbs to dominate Glasgow office market in 2017

    30th March 2017

    The Glasgow office market, in line with the UK’s other big regional office markets, will become increasingly reliant on refurbished property as supply fails to keep pace with demand.

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  • Adverse weather delays completion of the Queensferry Crossing

    Adverse weather delays completion of the Queensferry Crossing

    29th March 2017

    The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has today discussed with Transport Scotland the delayed completion of the Forth Replacement Crossing (Queensferry Crossing).

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  • Scottish Chambers of Commerce Response to the Triggering of Article 50

    Scottish Chambers of Commerce Response to the Triggering of Article 50

    29th March 2017

    There has been enough speculation and talk. Entering the process of detailed negotiations will ultimately reduce business uncertainty.

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