Balfour Beatty pledges its allegiance to veterans and reservists by re-signing the UK Armed Forces Covenant

Balfour Beatty pledges its allegiance to veterans and reservists by re-signing the UK Armed Forces Covenant

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has re-signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant, marking nearly a decade of dedicated support for veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and their families since the company first pledged its commitment in 2015.       The Armed Forces Covenant provides a framework for businesses…

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DWF employment expert comments on Scotland labour market stats

Ann Frances Cooney, employment expert and partner at DWF, has commented on the latest labour market figures in Scotland. I have placed the commentary below and attached an image of Ann Frances for your use. — The latest Scottish labour market figures for July to September 2024 show continued strength…

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Employment Cost Pressures Loom Large for SMEs

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data published this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy said: “The small uptick in unemployment and decline in payrolled employees suggests some further loosening of the labour market. Businesses will welcome a further fall in the rate of inactivity. “Despite some easing,…

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Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports

• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business over the next 12 months, but…

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Granton Gasholder reaches next milestone

The scaffolding has been removed from the iconic Granton Gasholder as works to refurbish the structure now known as ‘Gasholder 1’ are complete. The public park being created within the gasholder frame is also on track to be finished by the end of the year. The work, part of the…

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Airport seeks feedback on future noise management plans

Draft Noise Action Plan for 2024 to 2028 has been published. Edinburgh Airport is seeking feedback from communities on how it plans to manage and mitigate noise caused by aviation operations. The airport, now part of the VINCI Airports network, has launched its draft Noise Action Plan (NAP) for 2024…

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Over £2.4m raised by the STV Children’s Appeal in 2024

Friday’s STV Children’s Appeal Show highlighted the efforts of fundraisers and told of the charities supporting families up and down the country who are affected by poverty. The programme was presented by host Lorraine Kelly, alongside STV’s Laura Boyd, and broadcast from Glasgow Kelvin College’s Springburn Campus, with involvement from…

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CHARITY ‘BLOWN AWAY’ BY ABERDEIN CONSIDINE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AS £20,000 TARGET SMASHED IN JUST FOUR MONTHS

Colleagues from across the firm raised over £25,000 for Friends of ANCHOR in memory of colleague Fiona Wildgoose North East Scotland cancer and haemotology charity Friends of ANCHOR has said it was “blown away” by the fundraising efforts of Aberdein Considine employees after the firm beat its £20,000 target in…

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SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets

Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets. The survey, by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, shows around half of firms with more than 50 employees say they have a recycling…

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BDO promotes 70 in Scotland

70 people promoted across Scotland at BDO Firmwide, BDO has promoted over 2,400 of its people, including 36 new partners. Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has announced the promotion of 70 people across its Scottish offices. BDO’s has promoted 40 people in its Glasgow office, with a further…

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