EICC Launches the Impact Network

EICC Launches the Impact Network

Today, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre launches the EICC Impact Network, an initiative designed to extend the impact of conferences beyond the venue and into the wider community.  Aligned with the five pillars of the UN SDGs – People, Planet, Prosperity, Partnership and Peace – this network provides the connections, resources, and support to turn ideas into…

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Two-way traffic returns to North Bridge ahead of schedule

Northbound traffic will return to North Bridge from Friday 28 March at 10am. The northbound closure in mid-February has allowed for essential resurfacing works to be carried out on both the southbound approach to the bridge (both lanes outside Waverley Gate toward Princes Street) and the southbound departure of the…

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Inflation Eases But Volatility Ahead

Reacting to the latest inflation data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing the CPI rate slowed to 2.8% in February is good news, but it’s too early to be certain on the direction of travel.…

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MELDRUM HOUSE WINS BEST PREMIUM HOTEL AT SCOTTISH GOLF TOURISM AWARDS

Latest news aligns with ongoing investment programme at the luxury venue Meldrum House, the historic country hotel & golf course, in Aberdeenshire, has won the prestigious ‘Best Premium Hotel’ award at the 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards, which took place in Aberdeen for the first time last Thursday 20th March.…

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AAB SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS BRITISH BUSINESS AWARD

Leading UK and Ireland professional services firm, AAB, has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in this year’s British Business Awards, which celebrates and recognises trailblazers across the UK business community. AAB is the only company which combines both financial and professional services to feature in the shortlist for…

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Turner & Townsend calls for focus on retention and retraining as skills shortage challenge keeps construction costs high

Turner & Townsend cautions construction firms not to let skills go to waste and to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with a shortage of skilled workers.  Construction costs remain stubbornly high, with global disruption and uncertainty unlikely to alleviate. The global professional services company’s Spring 2025…

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Spring Statement Must Offer Olive Branch To Business

Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:    “Businesses are feeling battered and bruised by the heavy cost pressures looming within days. The Chancellor must use her Spring Statement to offer some respite.    “From next week, firms face an…

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Balfour Beatty features in Civil Service World discussing the importance of collaboration

Balfour Beatty has featured in Civil Service World discussing the critical role of collaboration in delivering successful public sector construction and infrastructure projects. In the article, Mike Reade, Work Winning Director at Balfour Beatty, explores the importance of early contractor involvement in infrastructure projects, explaining how bringing contractors in at…

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QMU runs free event to support inclusive practices in organisations

The often polarising debate of inclusivity will be the hot topic for discussion at a free event to be held at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. As part of the University’s work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, the Queen Margaret Business School will host a free symposium to look at the…

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QMU’s commercial food team recognised as Knowledge Exchange Hero

QMU’s Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation (SCFDI) team has been named a Knowledge Exchange Hero at the Interface Awards 2025. Despite being up against very stiff competition, the team took home the top prize ‘Knowledge Exchange Heroes Award’ in the 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards run by Interface.…

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