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
  • Take part in the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator

    Take part in the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator

    10th March 2017

    The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, conducted in conjunction with Strathclyde University's Fraser of Allander Institute, is Scotland's longest running business survey of its kind and regularly provides an accurate and authoritative picture of the health of the Scottish economy and the issues facing businesses across various sectors.

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  • Awards success for Scott-Moncrieff

    Awards success for Scott-Moncrieff

    9th March 2017

    Accountancy and business advisory firm Scott-Moncrieff last night triumphed at the UK MPF (Managing Partners’ Forum) Awards for Management Excellence 2017, winning the award for ‘Best Strategy Implementation’.

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  • Leith Tram Depot to become Community Hub

    Leith Tram Depot to become Community Hub

    9th March 2017

    Part of the old tram depot on Leith Walk is to be brought back to life as a community and business hub, thanks to a £1.3m funding injection from the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council.

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  • 2017 Edinburgh Community Resilience Week

    2017 Edinburgh Community Resilience Week

    9th March 2017

    The City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce the programme of events for the 2017 Edinburgh Community Resilience Week being held from Tuesday 18 to Wednesday 19 April.

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  • Reunion marks 10th anniversary of Events degree at QMU

    Reunion marks 10th anniversary of Events degree at QMU

    9th March 2017

    On the 10th March 2017, the University will hold a reunion for events graduates to mark the 10th anniversary of the BA (Hons) Events Management programme at Queen Margaret University.

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  • SCC Response to the Spring Budget

    SCC Response to the Spring Budget

    9th March 2017

    “With many of this budget’s key announcements having been trailed in advance, this was a budget which contained few surprises. From a business perspective, there were both positives and negatives but the Scottish Government has a major opportunity to put the £350 million additional funding from this Budget to good use in growing the Scottish economy.”

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  • Quote from Brodies LLP on Budget announcement to review decommissioning tax issues

    Quote from Brodies LLP on Budget announcement to review decommissioning tax issues

    9th March 2017

    Clare Munro, Head of Energy and Infrastructure at Brodies LLP, said: “I strongly welcome the Chancellor’s announcement of a review of decommissioning tax issues, and reports that an expert panel will be established to examine these matters.

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  • Former Scotland rugby star backs charity golf day

    Former Scotland rugby star backs charity golf day

    9th March 2017

    Barnardo’s Scotland’s annual golf tournament, which has been running for close to a decade, is aiming to raise even more money for the charity on Thursday 1st June 2017 at Archerfield Links, East Lothian.

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  • Extra train capacity for Celtic v Rangers

    Extra train capacity for Celtic v Rangers

    9th March 2017

    The ScotRail Alliance is advising customers heading to the Old Firm game at Celtic Park on Saturday that they will be doubling the number of carriages on key services passing through Bridgeton.

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  • Budget 2017 Commentary by David Walker, Managing Partner at Thomson Cooper

    Budget 2017 Commentary by David Walker, Managing Partner at Thomson Cooper

    8th March 2017

    In this, the last ever Spring Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, sprang few surprises.

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