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LATEST NEWS: Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election candidates announced
15th October 202412 candidates will stand in the upcoming Council by-election Residents have until Tuesday 29 October to make sure they are registered to vote on Thursday 14 November The candidates standing in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead Council by-election have been confirmed. Twelve candidates have been nominated to stand in the by-election, which…
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Champion of Scotland: Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild wins national award for showcasing Scottish food and drink
14th October 2024The Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild has been crowned Best for Scotland by a panel of the country’s most high-profile and influential industry leaders. The popular food hall received the prestigious accolade in the Best for Scottish (independent) Business award category at Wednesday’s Scotland Food and Drink Awards in…
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Geopolitics remain the biggest risk to business for UK CFOs
14th October 2024Sentiment among UK CFOs has edged lower this quarter, but is running at above average levels; Concern about the risk of a US ‘hard landing’ has increased; CFOs expect to raise spending on digital technology and assets such as software, IT and AI, both over the next 12 months and…
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Fewer Firms Recruiting
14th October 2024The proportion of firms attempting to recruit new workers falls to its lowest level in three years at 56%. There are significant sectoral differences with transport (73%), hospitality (70%) and construction (67%) most likely to be attempting to recruit. Of those attempting to recruit 76% faced difficulties, up from 74%…
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LATEST NEWS: Annual poverty findings point to a fresh start
14th October 2024Efforts to tackle poverty in Edinburgh have put almost £24 million into the pockets of residents who need it most, according to a report published today (Friday 11 October). Edinburgh’s latest End Poverty Annual Progress report looks at how partners are responding to the recommendations put to the city by the…
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Industrial Strategy Must Give UK A Competitive Advantage
14th October 2024Reacting to news of the launch of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “An industrial strategy is a key plank of the UK’s growth agenda; it is vital in securing the long-term stability that businesses need to plan ahead and invest. “But…
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Loan Move For Lia Tweedie
14th October 2024Hibernian Women striker Lia Tweedie has joined Queen’s Park on loan until 1 January, 2025. Tweedie started playing for Hibs Girls Academy at the age of 11. She then was provided with the opportunity at First Team level to make her debut aged 16. Throughout her time at the Club, Lia…
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Top 5 AI tools to improve efficiency in small businesses
11th October 2024Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to innovative and productivity-enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to improve their businesses. With the Autumn Budget looming, many are calling for the UK government to dedicate incentives to empower growth, and now may be a perfect time to consider AI as part…
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News/Champion of Scotland: Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild wins national award for showcasing Scottish food and drink
11th October 2024Champion of Scotland: Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild wins national award for showcasing Scottish food and drink The Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild has been crowned Best for Scotland by a panel of the country’s most high-profile and influential industry leaders. The popular food hall received the prestigious…
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DWF named Responsible Business leader by Lamp House Strategy
11th October 2024DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has been recognised as the leading law firm for Responsible Business by Lamp House Strategy, a consultancy providing insights on the legal sector. Lamp House has published its second annual global review of law firms’ responsible business activity. The report…
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