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Queen Margaret University celebrates real Living Wage commitment
4th November 2016Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh has joined a growing roll-call of Scottish universities making the real Living Wage commitment by becoming an accredited Living Wage employer.
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Green Light for Business Stream in English Market
2nd November 2016Business Stream has today received its supply licence from Ofwat, paving the way for it to compete in England’s non-domestic water market when it opens in April next year. Already the market leader in Scotland, Business Stream is set to be the third-biggest operator in the combined Anglo-Scottish market, having purchased the non-household customer base of Southern Water during the summer.
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Airport Expansion – It’s Time To Deliver
26th October 2016Commenting on the UK Government’s decision on Airport Expansion in the South East of England, Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) have called for the process to be accelerated to ensure that Scotland and the UK benefits from the investment as soon as possible.
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TenTel secures £500,000 funding through Barclays Innovation Finance
30th August 2016Edinburgh based TenTel has agreed a £500,000 loan to be provided by Barclays Innovation Finance, which will help the company invest in new staff and IT services following a period of accelerated growth.
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Tee off for Alzheimer Scotland!
12th July 2016Inspired by this year’s Open at Royal Troon? Why not get together with friends or colleagues and tee off for dementia. Alzheimer Scotland are hosting a Charity Golf Day at the prestigious Dalmahoy Golf Club on Tuesday 27th September. Get in touch at corporatefundraising@alzscot.org or call 0131 243 1453 for…
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ScotRail hosts royal visit to commemorate DofE Diamond Anniversary
8th July 2016HRH The Earl of Wessex today met ScotRail staff – including Midlothian resident – at Fort William railway station to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). The event, hosted by ScotRail Alliance Managing Director Phil Verster, was also attended by the Lord Lieutenant Donald A…
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The winners of Scotland’s food and drink Oscars
7th June 2016Last week, 800 guests from across the Scottish food and drink industry gathered at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) to celebrate business excellence, innovation and best practice at this year’s Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards.
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University puts ‘Person-centred Practice’ at the heart of education
3rd June 2016A Scottish university is putting ‘Person-centred Practice’ at the heart of education in an effort to make positive and lasting changes to the country’s health and social care sector. Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, which already has an internationally renowned Division of Nursing, has launched Scotland’s first Masters degree in…
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UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH LETS THE PUBLIC IN ON INNOVATION ACHIEVEMENTS AT ‘INSPIRE LAUNCH GROW’ SHOWCASE FINAL
2nd June 2016Inspire Launch Grow Awards for Enterprise 2016 includes free Innovation Exhibition showcase allowing the public to see ground-breaking ‘alumni’ businesses who make a profound impact through innovation Participants include anarkik3d, pureLIFi, Robotical and Skoogmusic The University of Edinburgh is among the most successful in the UK at creating high-value…
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Armed Forces Day 25th June 2016
30th May 2016Armed Forces Day, on Saturday 25 June, is the big day in a week of celebrations honouring the amazing contribution of the UK’s Armed Forces. The week is a great opportunity for businesses to show what they are doing to support our nation’s brave men and women. One of the…
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