Santander to Host Leadership Event

Santander, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce members, are hosting an interesting event for up to 20 senior leaders next month on Thursday 17th September at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Suitable for ambitious leaders and delivered by both Santander and the Ambassador Group (owners of the Playhouse and over 40 other venues worldwide),…

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Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Annual Summer Party

What a roaring success our Annual Summer Party was last Thursday at Edinburgh Zoo. With over 150 delegates attending from a wide range of sectors and companies, the Zoo was the perfect venue for one of the sunniest days of the year. Starting off in the Budongo trail, members heard…

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Scc Welcomes Fall In Scottish Unemployment

Commenting on the news that unemployment in Scotland fell by 13,000 in the three months to June, Liz Cameron, Director and Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “It is good news that unemployment in Scotland has fallen again, with our overall unemployment rate of 5.6% matching that of…

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Lets Cook Scotland Recipes To Inspire Your Tastebuds

Bring classic Thai street food into your kitchen with these spicy and moreish fish cakes. Great as a canape or as a starter. Just one of the many authentic recipes we do on the Taste of Thailand Cookery Course, Saturday 26th September 104 £110. For more information, on let’s Cook…

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Last Chance to See – Fully Fashioned: The Pringle of Scotland Story

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh ADMISSION FREE This week marks the last chance to see Fully Fashioned: The Pringle of Scotland Story at the National Museum of Scotland. The exhibition, which finishes this Sunday (16 August)  marks the 2015 bicentenary of Pringle of Scotland and traces its evolution…

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Take a walk on the cultural side with Maggie’s Culture Crawl Edinburgh

Maggie’s, the charity which provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends, is delighted to announce that following 10 successful years in London, its big fundraising event, Maggie’s Culture Crawl, is coming to Edinburgh. Part night-walk, part cultural adventure Maggie’s Culture Crawl…

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Premature interest rates increases could derail the recovery

Commentating on today’s interest rate decision announced by the Bank of England, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The MPC has shown composure and sound judgement in keeping rates unchanged. “It would have been imprudent to push through a rate rise at this moment when…

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University to stage national debate on the future of public sector HR

The future of human resources in the public sector will be debated by some of Scotland’s leading industry professionals at Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, on Tuesday 1st September. The 6th Annual Human Resources in the public sector event will address the challenges facing human resources professionals in the age…

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Leading family law team joins Brodies LLP

One of Scotland’s largest and best-known family law teams has joined Brodies LLP from Simpson & Marwick, bolstering the service to clients needing advice on complex and high-value family issues, as well as matters with an international dimension. Partners Shaun George, Richard Smith and Lisa Girdwood and are all accredited…

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Standard Life Produces Half Year Results

Focus on fee business driving growth and performance  Fee based revenue, including Ignis, up 17% to £761 m with 95% of income now fee based  Assets under administration1up to £302.lbn (FY 2014: £296.6bn; H1  2014: £223.9bn) in volatile markets, driven by increased demand for our investment solutions and acquisition of Ignis…

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