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Construction clients must focus on adaptability despite inflationary pressures easing, says Turner & Townsend

With a General Election only weeks away and a mixed outlook for the construction industry, Turner & Townsend is urging businesses to prioritise adaptability in their approaches to long-term projects and programmes to set them up for success. In its Summer 2024 UK Market Intelligence report, the global professional services…

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Burges Salmon appoints first Dispute Resolution partner in Scotland

Firm appoints Magnus Miller as the first partner in its Dispute Resolution team in Scotland Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointment of Magnus Miller as a partner in its Dispute Resolution team, based in Edinburgh. Magnus joins Burges Salmon from Davidson Chalmers Stewart. Magnus is a seasoned litigator…

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Scottish tech businesses urged to apply for Deloitte’s 2024 Fast 50 Awards

Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest growing technology companies across the UK; Scotland has ranked 143 times over the awards’ history, including two top spots; Awards to highlight excellence in various categories, including Women in Leadership, CleanTech, Regional, and Rising Star; Last year’s Fast 50 companies generated a combined revenue of £801…

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AAB RAISES OVER £100K AT SECOND AABIE CHARITY BALL

FPM, an AAB Group Company, hosted over 450 guests at the AABIE Charity Ball, held for the first time in Newry on Saturday night (June 8) Held in the city’s Canal Court, the Ball raised a remarkable  £100,369 for the AABIE Charitable Initiative (known as ‘AABIE’) with all funds going…

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Candidates for Edinburgh’s five UK Parliamentary constituencies confirmed

The full list of candidates standing in Edinburgh’s five constituencies for the UK Parliament General Election on 4 July has been finalised. Applications closed at 4pm this afternoon. The nominated candidates for each constituency are listed below and on the Council website. Edinburgh East and Musselburgh: Scottish Liberal Democrats – DUNDAS, Charles…

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Social enterprise behind Pitt Market secures £500,000 investment to complete the move to the Granton Waterfront

The Granton Project CIC (GP CIC), a social enterprise set up by two of the former Pitt Market directors to support new and emerging food traders, has secured a £350,000 investment from the Catalyst Fund and £150,000 from Foundation Scotland to operate a larger version of the market at a…

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Deloitte in Scotland promotes three former graduates to partner

Deloitte in Scotland has announced the promotion of three of its directors to partner, all three of whom started their careers as graduates with the firm. They have been promoted alongside 11 of the firm’s people to directors, and 215 promotions across Scotland in total. Claire Robb, Alex Armstrong and…

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SUMMER INDULGENCE

RATES START FROM  £619 PER NIGHT This summer, immerse yourself in unrivalled coastal luxury at the iconic Trump Turnberry, where exquisite accommodation awaits. Enjoy a generous £200 daily resort credit, designed to enhance every moment of your stay. Challenge yourself on world-renowned championship golf courses, indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments,…

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Trading Update & Institutional Site Visit

Total Advertising Revenue up in Q1 with momentum continuing into Q2 Total Advertising Revenue (TAR) up 5% in Q1 and expected to be up 15-20% in Q2 driven by Euro 2024 Overall, H1 TAR expected to be up around 10-12% Current orderbook of secured future revenues in STV Studios of…

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BCC Economic Forecast

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast has slightly upgraded growth expectations for 2024 and 2025, following a stronger start to the year. However, the forecast for 2026 remains unchanged. UK Economic Outlook   The UK economy is expected to continue its recovery after the short recession at the…

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