BCC Economic Forecast: Rising Business Costs to Hit Wider Economy

BCC Economic Forecast: Rising Business Costs to Hit Wider Economy

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has revised down growth expectations for 2024, but marginally improved GDP expectations for 2025 and 2026.     Increased government spending is likely to boost GDP, however business investment and trade are likely to suffer in 2025 – through the impact…

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DECEMBER AT VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH

COMMONS CLUB: Chefs Table Great Britain – December (every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm) Join us in December, when Chef de Cuisine Emma Hanley presents a Great Britain menu, where each course has been crafted to honour tradition while embracing creativity, ensuring a memorable dining experience that connects you…

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates 75 Years with an exhibition at St Andrews Square

Take a stroll through the proud and inspiring 75-year history of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as it celebrates this special landmark with a free gallery installation at St Andrews Square, Edinburgh opposite the Edinburgh Tram stop. From Monday 2 December to Monday 16 December, locals and visitors to the…

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Christmas Lunch at Trump Turnberry

Join with loved ones for a delicious Christmas Lunch in the welcoming surroundings of The Duel in the Sun Restaurant. View the full menu: turnberry.info/christmaslunchmenu To book, please visit: turnberry.info/christmaslunch

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Legal Due Diligence in Private Equity Transactions – Best Practices

Private equity (PE) transactions generally involve significant financial investments in portfolio companies. These infusions of financial support can enable rapid business growth and diversification. However, they are not without risk, as investors take significant equity in a new portfolio business. Risk mitigation requires robust planning and execution. One of the…

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EICC CEO Marshall Dallas to step down from role next year

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre’s long-standing CEO, Marshall Dallas, is to step down from his role during the first half of next year.  The decision was intimated to the EICC board earlier this week.   Marshall Dallas took up the CEO role at one of the world’s top conference centres in…

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SCOTLAND JOINS HOSPICES’ CRY FOR SUPPORT

Thousands of people from across Scotland have made their voices heard by writing to their local MSPs to add their support to Scottish Hospices as they face a £25million funding black hole.   In less than a week almost 5,000 members of the public from across the country have sent a letter to…

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Council supports 16 Days of Activism 2024

The City of Edinburgh Council is once again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism campaign. This is an international movement aimed at raising awareness, driving advocacy, and sharing knowledge to combat gender-based violence. Running from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, through to…

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Early bird tickets available now for Scotland’s largest outdoor event, the Royal Highland Show!

Those looking to gift an experience for their loved ones this Christmas, or those just looking to be ahead of the game, can now purchase early bird tickets for Scotland’s largest outdoor event, the Royal Highland Show 2025. Taking place across four-days in June next year, from 19th to 22nd,…

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Documentary series The Firm to return for second series on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer

A second series of The Firm, following lawyer Aamer Anwar and his team, has been commissioned by BBC Scotland and will return to screens in 2025. The 3 x 45’ series, produced by STV Studios, sees cameras revisit the offices of Aamer Anwar & Co. – one of Scotland’s most…

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